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Fluval Plant 3.0 Bluetooth LED (32W) vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) is cheaper at $279.88. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Fluval Plant 3.0 Bluetooth LED (32W) Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)
US price $279.88
BrandFluvalAqua 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).

What's the difference between the Fluval Plant 3.0 Bluetooth LED (32W) and Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Use case: Fluval Plant 3.0 Bluetooth LED (32W) planted vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) reef
  • Fits length range (in): Fluval Plant 3.0 Bluetooth LED (32W) 24-34 in vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light)
  • Wattage (W): Fluval Plant 3.0 Bluetooth LED (32W) 32 vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) 59
  • Spectrum: Fluval Plant 3.0 Bluetooth LED (32W) full vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) tunable

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