I use the fluval 306 canister AND the fluval aquaclear 30 as a HOB filter on the opposite end. I don't like a strong current, and I like having access to the HOB media (purigen mostly) without having to open my canister as often.
I also have a tank similar to your size (60 gallon) and I wanted decent lighting but for the cheap price. Most of these guys will tell you go to for the LED's. Satellite, or finnex are 2 names that are atop of their class as far as plant growth goes... they are energy efficient and you never have to change our their bulbs or anything. Those bad boys should last you a lifetime.
But I went a cheaper route. T5HO (high output) lights. If you look online, you can find some of them that are pretty pricy as well. At their price, you might as well pay the $40 difference to get LED.
But I went to home depot.... $30 for t5ho. Get some bulbs and I was set.
I took it a bit further and built a box for the light fixture and got HVAC reflective tape and lined it inside so I can maximize the lighting that is going toward my plants. $50 for t5ho if you do some work.
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