Lights · Planted LED

Fluval Plant 4.0 59W

Adjustable mounting range 46¼–61 in; maker publishes PAR through 18 in depth.

Current-generation app-controlled full-spectrum planted LED rated at 4,700 lm.

Consider: Operation depends on the app. Check phone compatibility before purchase, then measure the tank span against its 46¼–61 inch mounting range.

US version, item 16888. Check what’s in the box before you buy.

Spans a 48¼ in long tankDrawn to scale on a 33 gallon long (example). Published span 46.25–61 in; the dashed line is how far the brackets extend.
Drawing of an aquarium light (not a photo of the Fluval Plant 4.0 59W)

Fixture span

46.25 to 61 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
46.25 × 2.5 × 1 in (L × W × H)
Published fixture size range
46.25–61 in
Light reaching the plants (PAR)
750 at 3 in · 320 at 6 in · 140 at 12 in · 90 at 18 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 and tank depth.
  • Compare published depth-specific PAR with plant demand.
  • Confirm phone compatibility before depending on app-only controls.

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 brackets
  • height-adjustable riser brackets
  • power supply

Plan for the routine work

  • Keep the fixture and connectors within manual placement limits.
  • Use a consistent photoperiod and observe plant and algae response.

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