What Light Settings Should I Use? | Fluval Bluetooth LEDs

[@BentleyPascoe]

Straight forward, but with the perfect amount of detail. I love seeing the settings used at the office and especially appreciate the focus on encouraging people to tinker with their settings. Thanks for the shout out Team Fluval and keep up the great products and videos!

[@edstaart8548]

Pretty cool Bentley, worldfame might come your way , have a great weekend

[@annalee7403]

@@edstaart8548 lol

[@fluval]

Thank you Bentley! 😊

[@RikoStan]

Bentley was the one that convinced me to buy a 3.0 too. His indepth review of the product and it's capabilities as well as the great info on proper basic settings for different scenarios really helped me dial it in too. You're very lucky to have somebody like Bentley take the time to give us such in-depth info!

[@dcime1]

Excellent! You hit on EVERYTHING. You are more educated than previous.

[@bobmennel137]

I had 2 of the Planted 2.0's and after seeing Bentley's series on the 3.0 I purchased one for a tank I was setting up. Glad to see he was recognized on the content of his videos. I am a Fluval fan!

[@plantsandfish5512]

Good stuff Fluval! Bentley is an honest reviewer of products and a huge asset for anyone looking to learn more about planted aquariums. Also, is that a Thievery Corporation track at the end of your video? Love those dudes!!

[@sleepinggiant807]

I love the marine 3.0, the light is strong, and easy to use

[@chrisdavidson3180]

You should have BP on the payroll. I bought no questions asked based on his vids. 😉

[@TechJWaffleStomp]

That was exactly what I was looking for - yes I agree that this is a complicated subject to cover in a helpful guide like this, however well said and explained but kept in mind the key points. For myself, I am starting a new freshwater living aquarium and had no idea about any advice on what color of the RGB spectrum to focus on more (would not have guessed red). I gave this a like, comment, and subscribed! Just got my Fluval Aquasky 27 watt kit and ready to set my pro-mode up :)

[@fluval]

We're so glad the video was helpful! Thanks for the positive feedback! 😊

[@GAMINGMATRIXXX]

I don’t have any real plants in my aquarium but installed the Plant 3.0 Light as a heat source for my Reeve’s Turtle. She seems to be enjoying it and she is finally basking. Installing the Plant Light under my aquarium lid, sparred me from having to make a hole on my aquarium lid, for an exterior Reptile Lamp.

[@marcus1970]

Bentley P rocks 👌🏻... So does Aquasky lighting 👍🏻

[@kennethsharples7703]

An excellent video with well balanced advice.

[@fluval]

We're glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@wingspantt]

Great app but I wish there was a desktop version. Dragging the little nubs around on a phone screen trying to get exact times or percents is not always easy. Or instead of dragging, also allow you to just input/write in the time or percent.

[@frankvisler9596]

I think me and others missing info on how to set and use the various color possibilities - why do the guy in the video refered to say 5 % for blue.. what is the reason for blue so low and so on. Which colours is affecting which besides colours we all can see

[@CyberWolfVR]

I have this light and it’s great! Very impressed! Love this app!

[@fluval]

Glad to hear that, Alnero! Don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions!

[@ElderPinto254]

Bentley is a awesome guy!!!!

[@fluval]

We couldn't agree more! 😄

[@ChetJennings]

We need a lighting calculator!

[@paullehane603]

Where can I get PAR readings for the marine 3.0?

[@taverntimes6806]

Why is no-one showing the app and different numbers of the colours and how they look adjusted..

[@johnhenry3052]

Why PINK instead of RED? Is the PINK spectrum available?

[@karennation3580]

I would like to know that as well! Never seen an led with pink and his sample shows it at 100 pecent! I sure hope he answers me since he didint answer you! Makes no sense and now wishing I had not of bought these and past the return date!

[@karennation3580]

I have the nano sea so is that the same as the marine 3.0. The pink setting concerns me. I never saw a led with pink besides yours and you have it at 100%. Is the pink like a red setting? What would happen if i tuned down? Would it not be in the right spectrum for a reef tank? I always hear to tune the red way down! Sure wish I had not of bought these lights! Makes no sense!

[@grahamkirk5974]

As an absolute beginner I found this video next to useless. Just some basic how to was all I was looking for.

[@fluval]

Hi Graham, we're sorry to hear about this. As we mention in the video, if you're a beginner and you're looking for basic tips, we recommend starting with a preset profile (or any of the ones shown in the video) and then making modifications over time to best suit your tank and maintenance schedule. If you're looking for a more comprehensive guide about the use of our Bluetooth LEDs, we have several other videos about that topic.

[@toughie2007]

I am also an absolute beginner. Watched several videos and am no wiser now. I can slide all I want but how do I START the auto mode selection? I can set the times and in auto mode but no matter what the lights don't change. I have now wasted several hours!!! not happy after spending my hard earned $s! By the way.... I can't believe I bought a unit that doesn't even have an on / off switch! I have to unplug it if I don't have my phone? WTFH?

[@bizzy519]

Lol wait what? It has a power button on the opposite end of the cord on top...​@@toughie2007

[@kingofrannoch]

That escalated quickly. He 100 percent disliked the video 😂

[@Scott-cy6zv]

That light you have behind you Bentley can you tell us which model it is?

[@keytv2666]

That’s a Fluval Flex tank, it comes with a built-in led light

[@MrsBMusic]

My aquasky light is too warm/yellow. How do I get a cooler tone?

[@fluval]

Try reducing the red light and adding more blue! 👍

[@JuAn-vt6ue]

I have a fluval evo 13.5! And fluval marine 3.0! What percentages and hours do you recommend me for the settings?

[@fluval]

Here's the settings we use! 😎 Sunrise: 8:00 - 9:00 Daylight: everything at 100% except for Cold White (35%) Sunset: 16:30 - 17:30

[@TemporaryRelased]

I bought fluval aquasky 33W recently . It is 33 watts , two bars of LED , I thought it's 33 watts in two of them but now I start to wonder ,maybe, each of them is 33 watts ???

[@fluval]

Hi there, the entire unit is 33W, hope this helps! 😊

[@TemporaryRelased]

@@fluval Thanks . That what I was certain at first but then I thought maybe is one of them ? I'm in peace now , don't have to think it over and over 😂

[@thetinggoBOP]

can the marine lights grow corals??

[@fluval]

Absolutely! The Marine 3.0 LED can grow everything from soft corals and mushrooms to LPS and SPS! 👍

[@R1CLUTCHUP]

100% you can grow coral. i have a 3.0 and a 2.0 on a 5 year old reef.

[@Cransridge2288]

I don't have any plants in my tank, only fish, can I leave the RGB off and only use white light? Will this prevent algae growth?

[@fluval]

Hi Rich, algae can still easily grow with just the white LEDs on! We recommend instead dimming the LED so there isn't more light in the tank than there needs to be for viewing purposes. Also, be sure to not leave the lights on for too long!

[@amplifiedlarry5449]

Please help me with my 3.0 settings..I keep hearing conflicting info…135 g..24 deep…Val swords Anubis jfern..no co2 just low tech..atm I’m battling what looks like staghorn algae…any help would be greatly appreciated

[@demetrisag81]

Bentley always has his pink lower than the whites but you show pink way much higher than whites. Big difference. Why is that?

[@karennation3580]

Never saw pink on any led but this and he has it at 100 percent! Seems crazy and totally turning me off. I always hear to tune red down!

[@kymmcwinnie1024]

I have purchased the Pant Spectrum LED for Fresh and Plant Aquariums. Can you tell me what the different light colour s mean on the light switch please, I cannot find this information anywhere

[@fluval]

Hi there! Red means the light is off, white / yellow means manual mode, blue means blue LEDs only, and green means app mode. You can find this information on the product packaging, and you can watch this video to learn more about your light: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6nIkpKvapmUiq8

[@loadedgullloadedgull2991]

Is the marine light in the fluval flex behind you in the video the (specifically 750mm) marine 3.0?

[@fluval]

Hi there! The light is this one: fluvalaquatics.com/us/shop/product/marine-3-0-bluetooth-led-for-flex-saltwater-aquarium-kit-32-5-us-gal-123-l

[@loadedgullloadedgull2991]

@@fluval hi sorry for the late reply. Ok thank you that’s brilliant, going to order another 2nd light for my flex marine. Cheers, much appreciated.

[@etienneavignon8337]

Can I use the marine light for fresh water planted tank?

[@fluval]

Hi Etienne, yes you can although the color spectrum and light intensity vary between fresh and saltwater tanks. You may notice an increase in algae growth by using a marine light on a freshwater setup. 👍

[@insidejob8309]

What are the settings to turn off the lights on SAT and SUN and on for M-F. Mine don't seen to have it nor does its clock survive a power loss which is crazy.

[@fluval]

Hi there! It's not possible to set different schedules for different days of the week.

[@james-jn9ui]

will I be able to use any of these lichts for a 118 cm corn snake terrarium?

[@fluval]

Hi James, yes you can! The 36-48" (91-122cm) light would be the prefect size for our setup.

[@Sean3D2Y]

Would I be able to use two 27 watts for my 125 gallon planted tank?

[@fluval]

Absolutely! You can use the same lighting profile on them so they operate in unison, too. 👍

[@laurahouston4844]

I have a 6ft scaped tank and am thinking of running 3x 3.0 led nano plants on it. Could i run these in series? Or are they all individually hard wired?

[@fluval]

Hi Laura, each of the LEDs is individually wired, but you can create a profile for one LED and export it to the others so the three lights all run simultaneously, with the same settings! 👍

[@keithstie]

How do you save and use the settings?! I've got a couple pros renamed and saved, but it won't recall those settings when I export. 😢

[@fluval]

Hi there! If you're having trouble exporting your saved profiles, please send an email to [e-mail]. Our app team will be happy to help you! 👍

[@keithstie]

I figured it out. It's not straightforward. You have to change the settings, from the presets, then save, then save as and rename. Somehow, you don't alter the original presets. Then it works.

[@COJY06]

What % of blue is good to start with? I’m on 20% at the moment

[@fluval]

It depends on your tank, but 20% is definitely a good starting point! 👍

[@COJY06]

@@fluval will see how it goes, I have a fluval shaker 252 tank with tetra complete substrate with tetra active substrate on top and about 3/4 inches of sand capping that. I’m not running Co2

[@tmanning4usa]

I love fluval products they have some of the best filters on the market and the fluval marine lights are nice and have some great features but that still justify the Ridiculous prices they are asking for them price per watt is extremely overpriced .

[@TheManinair]

I have purchased a 407 canister, within two months while cleaning the ceramic shaft it got broken. I have emailed fluval customer care four times but unfortunately, no one is interested to reply or help me to buy a new one. I have tried my level best to purchase one but could not succeed. I request fluval to kindly advice me that where can I buy a ceramic shaft of fluval 407 canister filter in India.

[@fluval]

Hi, we are sorry to hear that you are having some trouble with your impeller shaft. Please send us a message on Facebook or Instagram so that we can assist you with this! 😊

[@carlkinsella7540]

My LED is this has only one strip of lights is that why my tank isn't lightning up bright its very dark?

[@fluval]

Hello! Depending on the width and depth of your aquarium, along with the ambient lighting in the room, the way in which the tank is aquascaped, and the plant / coral species kept, a second LED may be necessary.

[@witkidone]

Any chance you guys can update the app for the Aquasky 2.0 so that manual mode can have sliders for each of the 4 colors and allow for 1% increment changes for each??? That would bring it close to the other 3.0 offerings control wise and you already have the code for that kinda control because it’s how you control the 3.0s in manual mode. The weather controls could still stay because those are pretty cool but just in the color section of the screen it could be 4 sliders instead of the up and down buttons for each color with 20% increments. Those just make the manual mode feel a little clunky when it could be very easily refined to be so much more dynamic and adaptable. Please please make this already great light even more amazing for all of us loyal customers.

[@fluval]

Thank you for your comment! We've passed your suggestion along to our app team. 👍

[@mrjc12]

Best light to buy? First tank, fake plants, fake rocks, freshwater, planning on angelfish. Best light for my tank please? I’m confused with Aquasky and Marine. Thank you!!!

[@fluval]

Our Marine LED is designed for saltwater aquariums. Based on your description of your aquarium, the Aquasky would be the best option.

[@mrjc12]

@@fluval thank you soooo much!! I’m sold!!! It’s in the mail.

[@AquariumAficionado]

@@mrjc12 sheeeesh you overspent by so much if you don’t have a planted tank I would just use a cheappppp led light That’s what I do for my goldfish I have a fluval 3.0 tho and I love it so far It is way better than the corallifesea led bar Far more customizable and user friendly

[@un69perron]

How many lights I need for a 36 gallons tank I have red plants and another plants of high requirements

[@fluval]

Hello, thank you for your comment! One Planted 3.0 is more than capable of growing high-demanding plants although, depending on the amount of plants and the species of plant in question, two LED units may be a better option for you as it would provide a more even spread of light. Please reach out to us on Facebook or Instagram if you would like to discuss this further! 😊

[@un69perron]

@@fluval oh I forgot mention to a have variety of fish in it so planted light work too?

[@fluval]

@@un69perron Yes it would!

[@anitamcentofanti3277]

I can't get my remote to make any sense at all. Can't use it to turn lights on or off. It doesn't respond appropriately.

[@fluval]

Hi there, we're sorry to hear about this. We encourage you to send an email to [e-mail], our app team will be happy to help you!

[@davidjennings7656]

Could i use the 18 version on a lps tank and have succes??

[@fluval]

Sure! Marine 3.0 LEDs are capable of growing everything from mushrooms and polyps to LPS and SPS!

[@davidjennings7656]

@@fluval ty so much

[@johnchambers1573]

the only thing people in reef2reef moan about is the par at the sandbed. I'm with a 60x24x24 and working out at 19 inches is at the bare minimum par for lps. I'm hoping fluval make a strong led bar for those who have rimmed and hooded tank's.

[@JonathanTheBast]

Can the planted lights grow high light plants?

[@fluval]

Hi Andrea, yes the Planted 3.0 can grow high light demanding plants!

[@RebekahInspires]

Is it possible to change the times that this light turn on and off, and if so how do I do that? I currently work nightshift and work 12hours then total drive time is 2 hours. So I turn my aquarium lights on right before leaving for work and they end up staying on for about 14hours. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can have this light or any light turn on later in the night while I'm at work and turn off not long after I get home? Whenever I'm not working, I like having my aquarium lights to be on when I'm up so I can enjoy my fish tank instead of my fish being on the opposite sleeping schedule than I am on. I would prefer for my fish tank to be running on the opposite schedule to my current time zone.

[@fluval]

The FluvalSmart app (which controls all of our Bluetooth LEDs) allows you to set exactly when you want the lights to turn on and turn off! You have full customization and control available at your fingertips. 👍

[@stoneysscapes7544]

Hey Rebekah So I just wanted to know if you or your fingertips were able to program the light to your preferred times ? I hope you get the best of both worlds and the fish and if you have plants in your aquarium or anything else will be happy to get a set schedule with the most important a healthy and dark schedule and the peace and quiet 🤫