Fluval 3.0 LED Light Review!

[@CorvusOscen]

If you feel like checking these lights out in your own fish room, check the link! bit.ly/2FKRWNc

[@johnnyaguilarjr.9920]

Could I use two 36 inch on a 125 72 inch tank

[@devon582]

That’s what about to put on my 125 I already own one and the other one is it’s way both on them together fills out the 72inch mark

[@F0RUM155]

Will these grow more difficult plants?? I haven't really seen any high tech systems using them? I currently have one in tandem with a hygger plant light and my plants aren't really responding well...also have co2 injection.

[@aarondavies8486]

what is the width of the light does any one know

[@CorvusOscen]

It's 2 5/8" wide

[@aarondavies8486]

@@CorvusOscen thanks ill Google translate to real measurements only kidding about 75mm then

[@CorvusOscen]

78° Fahrenheit

[@camel1219]

Hi! Is posible to run two or more with the app? One can be slave? How? Because i need 2 o 3 and obviously need to run together

[@mickcarson8504]

Nine months ago, did you get a reply ever since. Fluval 3.0 Plant has just been released and the App can control 6 or more of these Fluval 3.0 Plant lights, simply by adding more and then change their names.

[@-8_8-]

This thing is a bad ass. What I'd like to know is what people are doing with the light schedule and color preferences I have mine set to ramp up 100% over the course of 3 hours. 8 hours later, sunset starts, 3 hours later I'm at 5-0-9-0-5 (percent per color) for night time viewing for 3 hours, and then full dark for 7.5 hours. My tank is recently finished cycling. Still trying to figure out if I should further tweak the lights. What are y'all doing?

[@BentleyPascoe]

I have 3 now, love them. Especially love that if I'm not running the light at full blast, I can still video tanks without a weird flicker like the old 2.0s did. App has had a couple updates since launch which is very promising for potential future upgrades in the software/controller side. Nice review Joel!

[@Aquaman-wy3mg]

Just noticed that flicker on my 2.0 the other day when I was cleaning the lens. Contacted Fluval for a warranty replacement. The service was great, but they don't have any 2.0's. So they're sending me a 3.0. I don't know how to feel about it though. I like my 2.0 haven't had any issues besides that flicker I noticed. It doesn't affect the performance or anything. The 2.0 is a lot stronger I feel from what I've complied.

[@CorvusOscen]

My experience with the two different models? You'll certainly like the 3.0 better. More useable light, has controller and WiFi built in. Plants grow better under it. Mainly cause I can dial the light temp to what I want. Remember PUR over PAR.

[@Aquaman-wy3mg]

Corvus Oscen thanks for responding! I’m nervous and VERY hesitant about it. I’m still learning about all the lighting stuff. I’m slightly familiar with PAR. What’s PUR and how does it differ to PAR?

[@eugeniovazquez7444]

I also got the Fluval 3.0 but I operate it through Bluetooth , how do you connect to your Wi-Fi network?

[@veemonnguilmon]

I have a 55 gallon tank, 48L x 13W x 20H, it will be heavily planted by medium light plants and trying to grow a medium light carpet plant. Would the fluval 3.0 48inch be enough or too much?

[@austingutierrez7250]

Would two 36” work for a aqueon 220 gallon (72x24x29)??

[@tiphmiller_sacred_ink]

Just measure your tank across the top, the light has extensions either side by a few inches So when I got mine it was a 39-45” or something like that Measure your tank across and check the options when purchasing :)

[@hankfuchs7132]

Will this light work well with a 90 gallon planted discus tank?

[@CorvusOscen]

For sure! I've got one on a 120 gallon.

[@davidzale8421]

Should you run this with a canopy? Or does it run hot

[@CorvusOscen]

Canopy no problem! It's only hot if you lay your arm on it for a long time.

[@brianzambotti4510]

I don't have plants in my tank, could i still use this or is there a better option for non planted tanks?

[@CorvusOscen]

I think this is a great light for the adjustability in light color for fish viewing. That said, certainly not necessary for a non planted tank there are lots of cheaper options for ya

[@brianzambotti4510]

@@CorvusOscen lots of cheaper options that allow for sunrise and sunset timer options?

[@CorvusOscen]

Fluval has a standard bright led that shouldn't grow algae. I forgot the name though. I'll check

[@jojomuji8337]

Hi Corvus, I have a question relating to this light fixture. I’m having a 140 gallon African Cichlid tank with some low to medium light plants. The tank is 5 ft long and 2 ft wide, 2 ft deep, and I want to mount it above aquarium. How many fluval 3.0 I need? Thanks

[@iamjangoballs6662]

Jojo Muji only need one light as it spreads round the whole tank and don’t put plants with cichlids as they will eat them and more importantly it will lower the ph and they love high ph.. just whack a load of ocean rock in the tank so it highers the ph and gives them hiding spots to hide and breed

[@rifraf6135]

@@iamjangoballs6662 umm... plants do not lower pH!

[@Robo082]

Could anyone send me a colour setup sample for a low tech? Do I have to increase red and keep blue down for a low tech tank with easy plants?

[@VoidFish]

I need help in deciding for a light. I have a TON of red plants in a 46 bowfront, like limnophila aromatica, ludwigia cuba, ludwigia super red, scarlet temple....just a ton of crazy awesome plants.....been using a metal halide but i want to go into leds. Not looking to buy something like a kessel...but would either the fluval 3.0 or the finnex planted+ cc be able to grow this stuff?

[@CorvusOscen]

I've had more success with the fluval. I think either would be fine though!

[@AS-zn6wp]

Just got this light a few days ago after running 4 shop lights over my 55gallon heavily planted low light plants aquarium (anubias nana, java fern, java moss, jungle val, and some others) for about 5 years Any suggestions on a good setting for this set up? Any suggestions on what percentage to run pink, blue, low, high lights at??

[@CorvusOscen]

Start very low, this light is going to grow algae in that tank if you're running it 100% right out the gate.

[@kishdogg1594]

Keep the Blue light at about 5-8 percent

[@kdr1048]

Would you say the Finnex 24-7 CC is as good? Trying to decide between the 2 for my 20 long

[@CorvusOscen]

If you're on a budget it's a great option.

[@73Mooner]

Would you consider a 48" one over a 55 gallon to be high light?

[@CorvusOscen]

I would consider it adequate lighting for most plants. It is a really effective light source for photosynthesis!

[@softaco3088]

Have the 3.0 sitting with an aquasky. Plants are going nuts with the co2 and my otos love me for it.

[@misterbgs1]

Do you think it’s worth the $ compared to just an average light and a timer?

[@CorvusOscen]

So far, yes. I really do think they are worth it.

[@Tiger420Oscar]

Im really interested in getting this light for my new 110 gallon (high) (48 7/8 in. x 19 in. x 30 3/4 in.)planted tank setup. Would this be a good light for it? Anyone have any experience with using this for the same tank? I would be using the 48 in. Light.

[@CorvusOscen]

I'll be using these on the new 120 gallon tanks.

[@Tiger420Oscar]

Corvus Oscen my only concern is the light not reaching the plants. i plan on keeping medium to high light plants. will you be using one fluval 3.0 per tank?

[@CorvusOscen]

I will be using two, mainly for the filming aspect though. One will work well for plants. LEDs are confusing, as we see them as dimmer with our eyes, more so than they actually are.

[@tonyturner6948]

I love these lights and have two of the largest ones. You can set individual colours through the day. So for example, I am getting some red parrot cichlids soon so can bump up the red spectrum to emphasise the colours. If you have Frontosa, then you can increase the blue. My planted tank looks super as I can tune the colours just how I like them.

[@jjskn93]

I’v been after one of these 4 a while, but fluval isn’t selling them in the uk until the later half of the year.

[@estomago10westbikerz85]

Is it Bluetooth or Wi-Fi?

[@CorvusOscen]

Both.

[@mickcarson8504]

It's not that great really. I set mine to light my aquarium tank and each time a blackout happens, I have to switch it on again via the FluvalSmart App. It doesn't retain the memory to switch the light back on after a blackout. So, the tank is left in the dark all day, or until I notice the blackout and the tank light is not on when everything is back to normal. I though that after a blackout the light returns back on. But, most blackouts happen at night and in the morning the light is off. I check the App and see that it should have switched on at 7am. Instead it's off until I reset it by the App. Not that good, is it? If I go away for a couple of days and there is a blackout, the tank will be left without a light until I return home.

[@CorvusOscen]

So, the big issue is power outages? How often does your power go out?!

[@mickcarson8504]

@@CorvusOscen Three times in these last two weeks. I don't care about power outage but it does leave the tank without light next day and I have to reset it with the App when I see there is no light.

[@iamjangoballs6662]

Mick Carson well that’s not the equipments fault you shouldn’t be having regular power cuts these days

[@spencer5082]

I love the app however I REALLY think you should be able to access your light schedule while away from your light. I'm not talking about accessing the light itself. But it would be nice to work on some "pro" settings while on the potty, at work, at doctor's office, wherever! That's my only issue I've had with it. And I own THREE!! Two 48-60's and one Nano 3.0. Thanks Corvus. Much Appreciated.

[@DamianBloodstone]

Hi, great vid on the light as usual for your vids and content. I have a question about it though. Does it still lose the settings after a power outage? I'd heard it only comes back on full/max and won't return to cycling mode unless reprogrammed by your Bluetooth device again. I have quite a few power blips here at times is why I ask.

[@toriless]

You keep saying WiFi but isn't it Bluetooth?

[@CorvusOscen]

It operates through bluetooth, is easy to network to wifi.

[@brentmckinney7066]

@@CorvusOscen How?

[@herbiknows8339]

nope, its not, it just operates through bluetooth and thats better than wifi

[@-8_8-]

@@herbiknows8339 As a network tech, I'm going to go ahead and disagree. Both would have been really nice, and really surprising. Personally, I don't enjoy the reliability problems I get from Bluetooth. On literally every device. I haven't worked with a Bluetooth headset that's actually reliable for calls, for instance. Also, if I'm in another state next month and forgot to set the light back to automatic, I could log in to my home from another state. I can't do that with Bluetooth. WiFi can be problematic, but usually that's architectural and configuration. Blame the vendor who is loaning you the router, and yourself for picking a bad spot to emit from. What Bluetooth does have is less security, less range, less speed, and easier to connect. Generally speaking. I'm just concerned because it operates via a phone, and nothing else. I worry about updates. I mean, my other fixtures still work, they just need bulbs. If we lose the app, we lose control. A PC dashboard would be nice. It would make me feel more secure in the expense. It would also probably add cost for them to have both and maintain both.

[@frankallen3634]

Bottom out the blue and the algae almost stops completely. The 3.0 is so much better than the 2 for hard to grow plants. Don't know about how fish like it since I'm sick of fish after 45 years of aquariums. The ballast gets warm not the lights, just as with any pack light

[@catfishcave379]

I have two on my 180 and I adore them - finally a decent sunrise/set option! Moon.... or no moon - Yay!!

[@CorvusOscen]

Totally! I am hoping to get the 240 completely on them at some point.

[@-8_8-]

Are you planted? What are you doing with the schedule and parameters?

[@Shelzbells]

Nice....glad you did this video

[@P0HTAT0]

I'm trying to weigh the cost of these things verse the running cost of my T5 setup. The 4 I'd need would be an up front cost of around $740 and the running cost would only drop about a third for me. Nice lights but unfortunately not for me.

[@demacherius1]

P0HTAT0 you dont need to replace it every half year and the light they make is imo way better. also you have to look at lumen not watt or so. I dint regret changing 8 yeras (or so ) ago

[@P0HTAT0]

I have to replace 4 4-foot fixtures 2 of them only using a single 54watt bulb so I would not be saving on power over those two tanks. The savings in power would be over a tank I fist set up with 2 4-foot 4 bulb fixtures that I run 2,3 or 4 bulbs in depending on what is in the tank. I also do not bother to replace a bulb until it burns out rather than follow the trend of it's lost it's spectrum I must change it! That's just a waist of money. In both my single bulb fixtures I use a 10K light that has no problem keeping my Low tech if you go by that scale tanks more than happy. If this was 4 years ago and we knew just that little more about lights the way we do now I doubt I would have any florescent in my house at all.

[@kdr1048]

Just bought this for my 75 Blackwater from aquarium co op 😁 i know its overkill but i couldn't resist

[@CorvusOscen]

I wouldn't call it over kill as it is fully adjustable. That's really one of the HUGE features for me.

[@kdr1048]

@@CorvusOscen true, I'll have to just see how bright I like it and what colors look good for biotope and fish 👍

[@aquariumplantman]

Good morning from Western Australia, cheers for the vid. I’m hoping to get the 3.0 but can’t find any available here yet. I’m tying to find a release date for Australia but so far my enquires have gone unanswered. Keep the good vids a coming 🤙

[@mickcarson8504]

Hi Peter. I am from Melbourne. Hope you got the Fluval 3.0 Plant light now. I have purchased mine at $500. Got a discount but still is too expensive. Cheers 😎👍

[@albertsrour8687]

Are these lights dangerous for turtles eyes?

[@-8_8-]

I am unsure about turtle eyes. The blues do not appear to be uv. So that's one thing an herp might consider. The other is that you have control over 5 lights: pink, blue, and three whites. With this you can control the strength of the LEDs, and timing for changes in spectrum. In my vivarium, I use the zoomed reptisun leduvb. It has LEDs for red and blue, white for viewing, and a uvb florescent tube for herps that need it. You don't get a timer, or full control over your spectrum. White and red are on together, when red it on. Blue has an independent switch, and so does the UVB.

[@albertsrour8687]

@@-8_8- thanks! I have a 75g planted turtle tank and I already have the land area with UVB and UVA lights. I need something for the aquatic area and I have been thinking on either this one or the nano fluval (using 4 of them). The only question that remains is if they are safe for turtles but at this point I think they totally are.

[@richaschreiber]

If it has Bluetooth built in, yes you can use a WiFi hub, however it clearly states on the box, in the manual and actually using it on my own tank setups, it really meant to be used exclusively using a Bluetooth connection which almost any cellphone or tablet using iOS or Android have built in.

[@CorvusOscen]

Richard Schreiber Yes, as I said it uses Bluetooth. Thanks. Get a WiFi hub to connect them all.

[@toriless]

I am confused does it have BT or WiFi or both??

[@sploekgriffy1402]

I only subscribed because your goatee forced me to at gun point

[@baldanddangerous1572]

forgot to say ,they are not out in the uk yet,but going by the prices here for the 2.0 we will pay as usual a lot more for the 3.0 than you have .......

[@davidwayneprins]

the app communicates with the light via Bluetooth, not WiFi.

[@baldanddangerous1572]

a bit out of this old boys price range lol,but looks to be a great bit of kit,great review as usual......all the best...........dougie

[@dansquires2713]

Working on a cheap alternative Dougie. Will let you know if I succeed =)

[@baldanddangerous1572]

thanks dan,got tank ordered coming next week led`s prob not up to much .the tank is the aqua one aqua aspire 130 ,swapping out the in tank filter for a canister as well

[@KGcichlids]

I need one!

[@CJBlack265]

Good info, Right now I'm on an Aquaneat budget, but I see one or two Fluval LEDs in my future- Thanks for the review #Fluvalstripping

[@CorvusOscen]

Nice! They really are fantastic lights!

[@mjweismann111]

Get some Kessils and/or Radions on your tanks!! I'm sure those companies would give you the stuff.

[@CorvusOscen]

I certainly would try them out. Last correspondence was less that awesome from them lol.

[@faucetcouch9591]

Weezy do think AI Hydra 26 Hd would be good for plants?

[@mickcarson8504]

It's a nice unit but there are false facts. One, the light housing in my Fluval Plant 3.0 is starting to come apart at one side. Two, the claimed range that the Bluetooth can connect is false. 7-8 metres is the most it can transmit/connect. Three, you can only use the mobile to connect to the Fluval 3.0 LED light with Bluetooth. There is no Wi-Fi feature so that it connects with my Network and switch the light or or off if the power cuts out (power outage), using the internal security camera to monitor the tank and then connect with the unit from anywhere. I got a call from my missus, saying that she's had a power outage and didn't know how to switch the unit back on. So I tried to connect with my mobile 24 kilometers away, only to find that there was no Wi-Fi or network app. I was disappointed. There is no Wi-Fi, only Bluetooth connectivity.

[@Ad_Astra_321]

Smokin arms n' Rummy-nose disco fish review, thanks ;)

[@peteroneill2390]

I believe you will find it is Bluetooth not wifi.

[@CorvusOscen]

Yes it's bluetooth. I had everything configured into a raspberry pi to wifi control at the time.

[@ryanmohler216]

That thumbnail thoooo!!! ,❤🤘🤙

[@bbardy3924]

These lights might be cool but in Aus they are about double the price of what you pay in US.

[@CorvusOscen]

Hmmmm, seems like that is something governmental?

[@bbardy3924]

Corvus Oscen it might have something to do with population of aus

[@Sshooter444]

Tariffs

[@shesellsfish]

Great review. #Fluvalstrippin

[@NightFlight1973]

I got this light strip to cut the amount of heat I'm producing in my living room in the summer. I'm in SHOCK how little lumen out put this bar outputs, especially for the money. I just went from 4x FF54H0/T5/865. The T5 tubes output 4500 lumens each and cost around $2 per at the local electrical supply. Cost me $50 build a light cabinet with more than 4x light output. I also had 10K led strip with about another 3000 lumen output as well just for kicks. The Fluval cost $329 CAD + TAX. I'm NOT impressed at all. It leaks light all over the place what a total POS. The value in this light is total crap. None of these features are required. Light on/off is all you need. The rest is total BS. All you need is a timer. I'm going from around 21,000 lumen on my 90Gal that is 24" deep to 4500 lumen for 7x the price. Yikes.

[@richaschreiber]

It’s uses Bluetooth not WiFi connection.

[@CorvusOscen]

If you have a wifi hub near it, you can connect it.

[@AlexRoyster]

#Fluval'sUnclubbable Sweet looking light they made though!

[@CorvusOscen]

Basically indestructible. Even though it was broken, that was fixed and works great!

[@ReisebueroHofer]

It was not a good choice for me to buy this lamp. The app has little setting options. For example, it is not possible to set a lunch break. Since then, I have been struggling with algae again. Even with a timer, it is not possible to make a lunch break, as the lamp does not turn itself on again by itself; you have to activate the app again on the phone! Also, the sunrise and the sunset is not infinitely simulate. The lamp will only turn on or off at a previously set light level. A complaint to Fluval remained unanswered until now! Bad lamp control, bad customer service..adieu Fluval!

[@bigtexstanks1880]

U said along those lines lol

[@CorvusOscen]

You're right! If it was along those lines of saying along those lines. I should start a band called "Along those lines."

[@rifraf6135]

@@CorvusOscen yeah, it sure is along those lines, because i heard someone say something along those lines.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Ayyy first?

[@grimmreapo655]

so its basically a gimmick. a $400 gimmick. i'll stick with the $50 Nicrew thnx lol

[@CorvusOscen]

No. They are 180, and they work great. Leaps and bounds better than the Nicrew.

[@toriless]

Less then $150.

[@iamjangoballs6662]

Nicrew are a poor mans light

[@oma.arre.140]

First hahahahahahaa