Lights · Planted LED

Fluval Plant 3.0 22W

Adjustable mounting range 15–24 in; maker publishes 1,450 lm and PAR at several depths.

Programmable full-spectrum planted-tank LED with app and touch controls.

Consider: App control is part of the setup. Check that your phone supports the Fluval app, then measure the tank span against the 15–24 inch mounting range.

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US version, item 14520. Check what’s in the box before you buy.

Spans a 20¼ in long tankDrawn to scale on a 10 gallon (example). Published span 15–24 in; the dashed line is how far the brackets extend.

Fixture span

15 to 24 in

Choose your tank to see where it falls.

Check it against your tank →

Specifications that affect fit

Power
22 W
Supply voltage
120 V / 60 Hz
Dimensions
15 × 2.5 × 0.75 in (L × W × H)
Published fixture size range
15–24 in
Light reaching the plants (PAR)
442 at 3 in · 227 at 6 in · 80 at 12 in below the light, by Fluval’s figures. Check it at your tank’s depth →

To see what it costs to run, enter the watts on its label and your daily hours in the electricity cost calculator.

Before choosing this model

  • Match fixture span to tank rim width.
  • Use depth-specific PAR rather than wattage alone for plant planning.

A light that spans your tank can still be too weak for demanding plants: see how to choose one.

Check it against your tank → Something not working? See the troubleshooting guide.

Included items & upkeep

  • light fixture
  • extendable mounting legs
  • power supply

Plan for the routine work

  • Keep the fixture and connectors within the manual’s placement limits.
  • Use the timer to keep a consistent photoperiod.

To budget for replacement media and supplies, use the first-year cost calculator. For how often and how to clean it, follow the maker’s manual.

Manufacturer instructions

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