u/AnotherContingency

I am new to this, wanting to set up a small aquascape mainly, might add a snail or a few shrimp later on but mainly here for the plants.

Trying to decide on a light and I’m stuck on the timer. Is it more beneficial to have a timer that has more setting options than fewer? Like having an option for 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours rather than just 4, 8, 12? I thought of considering an external timer but i like the lights that fade in and fade out for a softer wake and sleep cycle.

Am i thinking too much about this? I have a tendency to do that.