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 Fluval Plant 4.0 32W
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)
Both fit by the makers’ ratings.
- Fluval Plant 3.0 32W: Spans a 30¼ in long tank.
- Fluval Plant 4.0 32W: Spans a 30¼ in long tank.
What changes for you
- Fit: the Fluval Plant 3.0 32W spans 24 to 34 in, the Fluval Plant 4.0 32W 23 to 35 in. Measure the tank's rim before choosing.
- Light at the plants: 12 in below the light, the Fluval Plant 3.0 32W gives 107 PAR and the Fluval Plant 4.0 32W 120, by the makers' own figures.
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Fluval Plant 3.0 32W
Fluval Plant 4.0 32W
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Fluval Plant 4.0 32W
Adjustable mounting range 23–35 in; maker publishes PAR through 18 in depth.
Side by side
| Published figure | Fluval Plant 3.0 32W | Fluval Plant 4.0 32W |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 32 W | 32 W |
| Dimensions | 24 × 2.5 × 0.75 in (L × W × H) | 23 × 2.5 × 1 in (L × W × H) |
| Mounting span | 24–34 in | 23–35 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 →