Not sure about the Maxi-jet being too much or too little, hopefully someone else can help you there.
IME with our single H. duster I dont believe light is much of a factor. A low current will suffice, I dont think think they like direct or high flow: they may not filter efficiently/sufficiently.
As far as sand or rock, I've seen both. I would say if the sand base is sufficient enough to support the stalk it would be fine, if not wedging it in rocks will be fine. We have a CC base and buried the base, but in time it moved enough to attach itself to some base rock. I believe they will move if they are not happy, but ours has stayed put other than it twisting and positioning itself. HTH.