The Fluval Plant 3.0 Spectrum can be used to provide adequate lighting for your planted fish tank. You can take a look at this guide from Aquarium Blueprints to see what accessories you can use with this aquarium light fixture.
Fluval Plant 3.0 Mounting Clips
If you want to mount the Fluval Plant 3.0 from inside of a cabinet, if you have room to do so above your fish tank, then you can pick up the Fluval Cabinet LED Mounting Kit.
This kit comes with two clips along with four screws that will help you attach the clip to the cabinet. You can then use the clips to hold on to the Fluval Plant 3.0.
If you are interested, you can purchase the mounting kit on Amazon with the following link:
- Fluval Cabinet LED Mounting Kit(#CommissionsEarned)
If you have a lot of space above your fish tank, then you should get the Fluval Suspension Kit instead.
This product includes two 55″ cables to go along with mounting nuts and clips so that you can hang your Fluval Plant 3.0 above your fish tank.
You can purchase the kit, if you are interested, on Amazon via the following link:
- Fluval 55″ Suspension Kit for Plant Spectrum & Marine Spectrum LEDs (#CommissionsEarned)
To see how you can install the Fluval Plant 3.0 Spectrum on the suspension kit, you can check out the official video below:
It is important to note that the Fluval Plant 3.0 will become less effective, when it comes to growing plants, if it is higher above your fish tank. Therefore, you want to keep it close enough so that the fixture will be able to give plenty of light for your aquatic plants.
Fluval Plant 3.0 Cleaning Kit
Fluval recommends that you clean the LED cleans on a weekly basis to prevent the buildup of algae, minerals, dust particles and other containments that may end up blocking the lights from hitting your fish tank.
The company does have a universal lens cleaning kit, which includes bottle of cleaning solution that is designed to for the acrylic lens of the Fluval Plant 3.0. Furthermore, a washable and reusable lint-free soft microfiber cloth is also included to help wipe the light fixture clean.
You can buy the cleaning kit, if you are interested, with the following Amazon link:
- 4 fl oz Fluval Lens Cleaning Kit(#CommissionsEarned)
Compatible Smartphone or Mobile Device
If you want to control the Fluval Plant 3.0 by using your smartphone or mobile device, then you need to make sure that the controlling device is compatible with the fish tank light fixture.
The FluvalSmart App requires an Android operating system version of over 4.3 or an iOS version of over 8.0. Furthermore, your phone or mobile device must also support Bluetooth.
You can download the FluvalSmart App from the Google Play Store if you are using an Android device. If you are using an iPhone or iOS device, then you can down FluvalSmart from the Apple App Store.