Lights · Planted LED
Fluval Plant 3.0 59W
Adjustable mounting range 48–60 in; maker publishes 4,250 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 48–60 inch mounting range.
US version, item 14523. Check what’s in the box before you buy.
Fixture span
48 to 60 in
Choose your tank to see where it falls.
Check it against your tank →Specifications that affect fit
- Power
- 59 W
- Supply voltage
- 120 V / 60 Hz
- Dimensions
- 48 × 2.5 × 0.75 in (L × W × H)
- Published fixture size range
- 48–60 in
- Light reaching the plants (PAR)
- 545 at 3 in · 288 at 6 in · 136 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.