Fluval Plant 3.0 22W
Adjustable mounting range 15–24 in; maker publishes 1,450 lm and PAR at several depths.
Fluval Plant 3.0 22W vs Fluval Plant 4.0 22W
What changes for you, from the makers' published figures. Neither is "better": the right one is the one that fits your tank and how you look after it.
For a 20 gallon long (example)
Neither fits by the makers’ ratings.
- Fluval Plant 3.0 22W: Spans 15–24 in; this tank is 30¼ in long.
- Fluval Plant 4.0 22W: Spans 15–24 in; this tank is 30¼ in long.
What changes for you
- Fit: the Fluval Plant 3.0 22W spans 15 to 24 in, the Fluval Plant 4.0 22W 15 to 24 in. Measure the tank's rim before choosing.
- Light at the plants: 12 in below the light, the Fluval Plant 3.0 22W gives 80 PAR and the Fluval Plant 4.0 22W 110, by the makers' own figures.
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Fluval Plant 3.0 22W
Fluval Plant 4.0 22W
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Fluval Plant 4.0 22W
Adjustable mounting range 15–24 in; maker publishes PAR through 18 in depth.
Side by side
| Published figure | Fluval Plant 3.0 22W | Fluval Plant 4.0 22W |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 22 W | 22 W |
| Dimensions | 15 × 2.5 × 0.75 in (L × W × H) | 15 × 2.5 × 1 in (L × W × H) |
| Mounting span | 15–24 in | 15–24 in |
| In the box | light fixture, extendable mounting legs, power supply | light fixture, extendable brackets, height-adjustable riser brackets, power supply |
Figures as published by each maker; see each model’s page for its sources. Open this pair in the full comparison tool →