Fluval Plant 3.0 32W
Adjustable mounting range 24–34 in; maker publishes PAR at 3, 6, and 12 in.
Fluval Plant 3.0 32W vs Finnex Planted+ 24/7 CRV-36
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)
Only the Fluval Plant 3.0 32W fits by its maker’s rating.
- Fluval Plant 3.0 32W: Spans a 30¼ in long tank.
- Finnex Planted+ 24/7 CRV-36: Spans 36 in; this tank is 30¼ in long.
What changes for you
- Power: 32 W against 35.8 W, which changes the running cost.
- Fit: the Fluval Plant 3.0 32W spans 24 to 34 in, the Finnex Planted+ 24/7 CRV-36 36 to 36 in. Measure the tank's rim before choosing.
- Light at the plants: Fluval gives 107 PAR at 12 in below the Fluval Plant 3.0 32W; Finnex publishes no PAR for the Finnex Planted+ 24/7 CRV-36.
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Fluval Plant 3.0 32W
Finnex Planted+ 24/7 CRV-36
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Finnex Planted+ 24/7 CRV-36
Fixed 36-in fixture model; fit depends on the supplied legs and tank span.
Side by side
| Published figure | Fluval Plant 3.0 32W | Finnex Planted+ 24/7 CRV-36 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 32 W | 35.8 W |
| Dimensions | 24 × 2.5 × 0.75 in (L × W × H) | Not published |
| Mounting span | 24–34 in | 36–36 in |
| In the box | light fixture, extendable mounting legs, power supply | light fixture |
Figures as published by each maker; see each model’s page for its sources. Open this pair in the full comparison tool →