Fluval
Fluval Plant 3.0 Bluetooth LED (32W)
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Best Aquarium Lights · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) is cheaper at $279.88. Every spec and price links to its source.
Fluval
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Aqua Illumination
$279.88
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $279.88 |
| Brand | Fluval | Aqua Illumination |
| Released | — | — |
| Use case | planted | reef |
| Fits length range (in) | 24-34 in | 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light) |
| Wattage (W) | 32 | 59 |
| Output par or lumens | — | PAR 100 µmol/m²/s @ 24in depth |
| Spectrum | full | tunable |
| Control | app | app |
| Programmable schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Mounting | — | — |
Sources — Fluval Plant 3.0 Bluetooth LED (32W): walmart.com (verified 2026-08-19). Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef): shop.aquaillumination.com (verified 2026-08-19).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.