I would love to have to have the 48'' light to compare with the micmol aqua air AA 1200 series that I perched! Right now the micmol light is an awesome light! Setting it up was a little time consuming but the sunsets are beautiful! I will be making a video of this soon
Bentley, Thank you so much for sharing all of this. Your excitement/passion on this keeps me me motivated to keep pressing on through my own on-going, everlasting battle with algae. I'm convinced I don't have nearly enough faster growing plants to out compete it. So, that's my mission now. Just waiting for them to take off and show me the results I'm hoping to see! I'm totally using your steep sunrise settings on my 90. 2 lights! We'll see! Well done man! Again, much appreciated! One day, I'd like to get in touch for some plants and/or an exchange or something as I'm local.
Certainly glad to help and once I get plants regrown (I just did a swap meet, so I'm pretty cleaned out) - I'd be happy to work out a time to have you come over and we can get you set up! Algae plagues us all, I still get my fair share, so just be diligent and you'll get it in check!
Now Fluval needs to make a automated Smart C02 System that links up and works with the Fluval 3.0 Plant Light that will feed C02 based on the light settings and intensity. How cool would that be?
Fluval should add some presets; call them Bentley CO2, Bentley lowlight, Bentley late red etc. Thanks a 186,000m/s2 I loved the intro. Will be trying your settings pronto!
as i mentioned in joels live stream this is one of the best videos i have seen hands down on the updates in addition to being a great source of information on all the features of this fluval line. I hope they take notice because the time and care in scripting, cutting and overall production is evident - appreciate the labor of love, the hobby is better for it!
@@BentleyPascoe not at all sir, just giving credit where credit is due! the hours of production work needed to put out something 30min long is no joke and the information top notch. @fluvalaquatics should take notice :)
Hi! So after 4 years which setting is your favorite? I just got my fluval light 3.0 and will have it on a 110 with plants. Im leaning towards the even?
I don't have the 3.0's yet currently running Aquasky 2.0's. I've avoided using Promode but I think I will soon have to give it a try. Hopefully this coming month I can start switching to the planted 3.0 lights.
Can't wait to see your follow up video. I was looking to simulate a more realistic day time light cycle and found exactly that in your video. Thank you for sharing so much detailed information about your planted tank wizardry. Are there any modifications that you would make to the natural day setting for a medium light, non-co2, double dosed Excel tank?
No I think the setting is fine as long as the tank itself is not shallow. Update is in the works! If you need more details on settings, shoot me an email: bentley.pascoe@gmail.com
@@BentleyPascoe I definitely wasn't expecting a reply that quickly. I really appreciate that, thank you. I'm about to input your settings and give it a go for a month before I think about making any changes. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing what else you put out.
Your vids are helping me lol I just ordered this light from Petco with my reward points and promo code.. I bought the 32 watt and got it for 105 with my discounts. Felt like it was a steal.
How cool it would be that in the app you could tune the sunrise color, duration, etc and sunset so that the app actually mimic the sunrise and sunset time from the weather app... like many other apps do or based on my phone gps like Siri or Alexa do for many other stuff!!! 😎 that would be really cool.
I'm glad I could contribute to a video :-) These lights are so close to what I'd consider perfect for the price point. I wonder what the 4.0 version will have. I'm hoping LEDs across the full length. And maybe auto-recovery from a power outage although in practice power outages are rare for me and I've always been around (i.e. not on vacation) for them.
I love this light. When you break down the features, quality, and the lifespan of this light (50,000 - 5 years), the $200 (for the 48") is really cheap. $40 a year.
I am in awe that they actually update the app like they promised. I am looking forward to simulating the edges of a river in a rainforest. A place where days are long, but plants are in shadow for much of the day, with a short peek of high intensity light in the middle of the day. Great work on the video!
You recommend to turn the blue light down low. Do you have any evidence that low blue light limits algae growth? We know that plants use blue and red light for growth and don't have much use for white light. Plus algae have adapted to all growing conditions.
@@dmartinx white light is all light, so saying it doesn't have much use is counter-intuitive. In regards blue light, it's based on years of personal experience. You want more blue? Use more blue!
I'm wondering if I should get this light or the aquasky for a Walstad aquarium I'm setting up for a 10 gal. I would also be taking commercial quality video for my work and am concerned that the aquasky won't be bright enough. What do you think Bentley?
Bentley I have a 75 gal heavily planted tank. Should get one or 2 Fluval 3.0 for it ? I’m concerned about the spread since they lay flat on the top of the tank as well as just one may not be enough light for my tank. What’s your opinion ? Thanks.
I would say this depends on the light demands of the plants in your tank. If you have mostly a really easy plants that typically only need lower medium light, you could get one of the hanging kits and raise it up off of the glass of the tank and help with the spread and use only a single light. If you have some higher demand plants like some of the cool rotolas or you know any of the red plants that aren't super simple, then I would probably look again two lights and just spreading it out and maybe determining whether you need to have them at slightly less power and conjunction or at full power for both of them the whole time
I use a single 48" light on my guppy mansion, which is a 5 foot tank. You will have a little dimmer areas at the edges, if you're fine with that like I am, it does a great job. If you want high light on every inch of your tank, you'll need two lights.
I want to program a siesta as a means to reduce algae(brown diatom in particular). So the intensity gradually builds automatically between two periods in Pro mode? No need to manually create sunrise and sunset intervals for each hour before/after full intensity?
Just set a 0 point, then max however long after for sunrise, another max for how long you want day, then a 0 however long after you want to complete sunrise. Repeat after siesta
Thank you for your reviews. I started with your AquaSky review, asked for advice for a 75g (which I don't have yet), which you kindly dispensed. THEN I WATCHED THIS. Holy crap. I currently have a 36g corner bow that is using two 24" Current lights. I turn on moonlight at 4:00 AM then full daylight when I feed a half hour later, then shut off when I go to work at 7:30 AM. I turn the lights back on on my lunch hour at about 1:45 PM then at 6:00 PM turn the moonlight on for a 1/2 and hour then off. This was a bit tiresome as sometimes I'd forget something at some point. I didn't want to get into timers - that's just me. I was looking into the Satellite Pro, but found the programming cumbersome and there was no way to program a siesta. Now with this, I don't have to shut the lights totally off but program to dim and avoid smacking the fish awake with the light. What a blessing. I just ordered the 48" Fluval Plant 3.0 from Co-op as my local independent only had 36". I can't wait to program this !!!! Thank you Bentley for some of the most informative videos I've run across.
They do have much more LED's per 48" than my yescom...but my yescom was $40..with 156 LED vs Fluval's 210 something. I used to have the exact numbers..forgot them. Two Yescoms are say $90 with tax?..maybe three aree $130,$140?...People have some options. But, also cant say the budget light has as nice a color as Fluval. Never seen a Fluval used in person. Just something for people to think about. If it's the best you want and no fuss..go Fluval. I guess. I doubt that even brighter LED's..as sold for indoor plant growers..have as nice a spectrum. But..for mega tanks..?
Thank you so much for this video! I’m a newbie with a cycling planted tank. Was wondering how to work my Fluval Nano 3.0 smart app with my new plants and 10g cube. Your information is easy to follow and super helpful. I liked and subscribed. Glad I found you! Keep up the great work!
Super! :) Albeit I don't have any lol! ;) I could be wrong, but I just don't see (understand/buy) the need for all these "bell and whistles" LEDS b/c well... I just can't see advantages for myself personally. Maybe someday? :)
I feel as if I did not give you enough information up front. It is a fluval spec 3. I am using the fluval plant nano. I have been using your "Day sim red late" bur getting lots of algae. Seeing the tank is only about 10" tall, should I be reducing the total power from 100% of white down to 50% max. It is a pretty heavily planted tank and I am using CO2. I realize the values that you give are for the fluval Plant 3.0, which I'm sure is a higher wattage then the plant nano.
i just got the fluval 3.0 nano light. jesus... this is like the game changer of lights. Imagine simulating a day of a human life into a fish tank. Yup, this light does it. Oh my gawd. It's a must buy if you have a planted tank and a fish you love as a pet.
Looking at buying this next week and obviously doing research. How much better is this over Aquasky and does it contain storm mode in its settings? I have a Fluval Roma 240 Angelfish tank but really getting into plants. They are all growing and shooting new foliage but old leaves look terrible. I'm thinking light i have is maybe not penetrating deep enough for them? Ps...loving your channel. Regards from the UK
Hi Bentley, I just received a 125gallon long tank it’s 6’ long. It does not have a rim around the top and I noticed yours doesn’t either. Should I be worried about it bursting the side seems or eventually blowing out? The glass is almost 1” thick. Thank you!
Bro I got new tank syndrome. Not my tanks but me.. I got me a new breeder and built me a DIY stand. I'm soaking my driftwood as of now and getting supplies for my soon to be stellar tank...
My iPhone apps auto update, so I was totally confused last week. I opened the app to connect with my light and it prompted me for a password!! I thought I was losing my mind. After the firmware update I went from WTF to OMG! I was so excited I went out and replaced my little 10g betta tank light with a new Fluval Nano.
Game changer! Immediately upgraded seconds into your video......I just love this update!!! Going to spend some time playing with this for sure! I have two Fluvals, going to get more for sure.
One thing you didn’t mention is how much of a pain in the ass it is to use the timeline on pro mode because any tiny micro move completely screws your shit up💯😡🙄😒
@@BentleyPascoe Really enjoyed the content. Gave me the courage to edit mine in pro mode. Got my Bichir tank with two 1200mm Sky lights dialed in. I think my Bichir's will appreciate my plants getting full blast for 2 hours with long ramp ups and quick "sunsets"/dark afternoons into evening. I programmed the back light to go 4% Blue only, front 5% blue and 5% white for about an hour before "sundown" then my blue ramps up to 10 before having a "moonset" before sunrise. I think my Bichir's and y low light/low tech plants will love it.
You should know that Fluval is an ok brand but never was the best for aquarium lights.....neither they are now! so you should not call it best got better :D Kessil, ONF, Daytime matrix, Twinstar, ADA etc etc
I mean, if you want to spend $500 in lighting go for it. The $200 fluval does a great job, and bang for the buck I don't feel Kessil, uns, ada, onf can touch it.
@@BentleyPascoe if you calculate how much you are paying per lumen for the fluval they are not cheap either. They are actually underpowered to be honest :D For 'aquascaping purposes' you at least need 2 of them to have enought juice.Turns out that the previous 2.0 version had better PAR readings, Aquarium coop measured that a while ago. It is a good and user friendly light for the simple user with a simple aquarium, that I cannot argue about :D
@@ogricpatrik A majority of users aren't pushing for insane lumen. Also, if we want to argue the Kessil, you'd need 2 Kessils to get similar lumen to a UNS Titan. As a plant person, who just grows a LOT of plants - you're paying too much. You can build better for far cheaper if you truly want to go that route. I have a Titan, it's very nice, do not get me wrong, but I would much rather have the level of control and quality of life side in software - its personal choice. Cheers!
I like the Fluval 3.0 however it is strictly a shallow aquarium low light level system. The par on this light system is only 25. That’s not good for heavily planted aquariums with medium to high level light plants and the aquarium being more than 12” tall.
@@BentleyPascoe How much PAR does it produce? I saw a video of a guy on TH-cam with a PAR meter testing the 3.0 and he said it was between 25 & 27. I have a 75 gal tank that is 48”L x 21”T x 18”D. I cannot get my Amazon Swords to grow or my Java Moss. I’ve used root tabs and CO2 injection with liquid macro and micro nutrients once per week. Tiger Lotus is growing off the hook but the other 2 are just hanging in limbo. Ph is 6.8 and temp is 84*F. It’s a Discus tank. I have some Red Ludwigia stem plants and they are only producing leaves near the top of the plant.
@@charleskimsey6684 without knowing the exact setting you're using or the depth of the tank the guy metering things used I can't say for certain. Moss can struggle over 80F, swords prefer longer duration of light and the stems most likely are struggling some in the higher temp. That's purely guessing though
Hi I have had to send 2 of these back because they stop working on iPhone x after a few days. 3rd party apps? Interested if anyone else had same issues please? What a great product but wondering if it will work off a laptop instead of an iPhone? thank you, Andy
Bentley Pascoe it’s an apple Issue some people have said but I don’t have an android phone. I love the light but a little reluctant to buy a third. Luckily the supplier replaced first time but had no more stock so sent me a full refund
Here's something from Fluval: light LED Firmware Update Troubleshooting In anticipation of the questions to follow from consumers and the trade, our team has created 2 videos to help answer most queries: FluvalSmart app V1.03 firmware update:th-cam.com/video/wlHolCZew0g/w-d-xo.html FluvalSmart app v1.03 new features: th-cam.com/video/YtbO88yC3L0/w-d-xo.html The updated App instruction manual can also be referenced at www.fluvalaquatics.com/fluvalsmart/ Customer has issue connecting after update: 1. When connecting your mobile device to the FluvalSmart App, please use the following sequence: Open the app → Plug in the light unit → Find the light unit using the app. 2. If you own a Fluval Plant Spectrum or Marine Spectrum Bluetooth LED, make sure the touch-switch on the light unit is illuminated in green. If not, continue pressing the touch-switch until it does turn green and then re-attempt to connect the light to your mobile device using the FluvalSmart app. 3. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled within your mobile device settings. 4. Make sure that Location Services is turned on in your mobile device settings. 5. If you are encountering a connection issue while adding the light unit to the FluvalSmart app, ensure you first select the white box next to the light’s name, and then the red circle with the white check mark at the bottom of your screen. 6. If you have experienced a power failure or have unplugged the light unit, you must reconnect the light with your mobile device to re-establish the correct clock time as the light unit will otherwise default to midnight. 7. If you see several Bluetooth devices appearing on your device, try turning them off and reconnecting to your light unit. 8. If you are being prompted for a password or PIN# for Bluetooth connection, enter 000000 (six zeros). 9. Try connecting another mobile device to your LED to determine if the issue lies with your mobile device or its operating system. Although many mobile devices have been tested with the FluvalSmart App, it is possible that newer operating systems are not yet compatible. 10. If none of the above tips help, uninstall the app from your mobile device and then reinstall the most current version available from Google Play or the App Store. Customer’s light does not power on after update: Swipe left on light in app. Click Upgrade Customer has several lights on app, but only some are updating: Remove updated lights Update remaining lights Add previously updated lights back to app Customer unable to install update: Try another device Customer does not know what the password is: The factory default password is 000000 (six zeros), as indicated on the Login screen. If you do not manually change the password, it will remain as the factory default. Please ensure that you have tried entering the factory default password (000000). If you subsequently still cannot log in, please let us know, and we will provide you with a password recovery key. We encourage you to consult the following videos: th-cam.com/video/wlHolCZew0g/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/YtbO88yC3L0/w-d-xo.html A small minority of consumers may have actually changed their password and somehow managed to already forget it. In those cases, please advise the consumer to select “Forgot password” on the Login screen and carefully follow the on-screen instructions - this will lead to them contacting us and we’ll be able to provide them with a password retrieval key. iOS firmware update solution: Advise the users who claim failed firmware update, let them try with below link to get APP forced to upgrade the firmware via testflight testflight.apple.com/join/74j34HG2
I'm running a fluval Spec III. Only about 10" tall. I've been using your day sim for about a month. LOTS of green stringy algae. Seeing the tank is shallow, should I not be using these high white settings? Whats the highest value I should use? 75%? 50%? Less? I was thinking I would use the "Day Sim Red Late", and cutting all the values in half. Not going over 50% white. Would you agree?
I would start at 50. Remove all the algae you can and monitor for two weeks. If you're getting less, we're on the right track. From there if still getting algae go down to 40 and monitor. This will be a process, but we can dial it in.
Thanks pal. Also wanted to let you know I'm using co2. (Heavily planted)About 20 bubbles a minute. Too much? Not enough? It is on a timer. Going on an hour before the lights and shutting off with the lights
Would having more blue lights on later in the day rather than early in the morning cause any issues? I have set like that right now and love the way my cardinal tetras look later in the day under the blues. 😍
Nope, you could very much invert my red/blue timing and be fine. I have noticed if you push too much blue too long, algae tends to flourish though. So just watch for that.
I haven't personally tried it, but I would imagine you can as long as you can install the app. That may require an Android or iOS emulation of some form.
Hi I just got the 36" fluval plant 3.0 led fixture and was wonder what % brightness do you recommend I should have my lights at for a 25 inch deep tank? its a 45 gallon tall. 36 inches wide, 25 inches tall, 13 inches wide. Tropical community tank with sand substrate with low-med light plants. Swords/Crypts/Roseafolia, java fern. I have some small vals I would like to grow too.
If the tank is well established I would try 100% whites at your max, 80-85% red and 5-10% blue at Max. If using pro mode, slowly work toward those or try any of the steep sunrise/sunset or day Sim settings, which ever looks most appealing to you. Even curve is also good just to monitor algae at first.
HiBentley, Sorry, new to planted tanks. I’m sure you gave a recommended setting for new tanks set ups in your video’s, it cant find it. Can you please tell me video it’s in. Many thanks Jamie...
This depends pretty heavily on how the tank is planted and the tanks dimensions - shoot me an email and I'll help you out in detail: bentley.pascoe@gmail.com
Hello Bentley 👋. I'm waiting for my first Fluvel 3.0. I ordered from Aquarium Co-Op. Thank you so much for all your information. I'm new to the hobby and its people like yourself that are helping it be a successful hobby. Thank you for all your putting into helping noobs like me along.
Thanks, you have the best Fluval 3.0 Plant light review videos. Instead of 86'ing your previous video, can you update it without losing it's viewer statistics? Consider adding an overlapping text message with link to this video. And reach out to Fluval marketing, maybe they'll send you future products to review!
The only one that is kind of 86'd is the hacking to get a siesta, the first review still stands as important, I'll just link in an annotation to this video to get folks pro mode as well.
With your Day sim setting, pretty much 12 hours of light, do you also run your co2 for 12 hours? I know you said you've got an update video in the works, hopefully that will get addressed as well. *edit* I don't know why I keep saying 12 lol, it's 13.5 hours. Same question though lol
Bentley, about to take the plunge and set up my aquarium. I will be purchasing the fluval 3.0. I have another question about your setup. In this video, I don't hear an air pump that is powering your Ziss. What type air pump do you use? Also did you use the media that was included with the Ziss or use another brand? I have just subscribed and look forward to your vlogs. Thanks
I'm using this pump here: amzn.to/2Hh6kj8 - I do use a bit of audio editing to reduce the background sound some. For the one in this tank, it's just straight out of the box, I do have some testing I'm planning on doing with a replacement media to do a side by side that is currently being tested.
Hi there, I just got my Fluval 3.0 and I concern about heat which is much higher then Beamworks has during the day! So my question is is that normal for fluval to get hot so much?
Bentley, Thanks so much for your review on the Fluval 3.0, and all you fish keeping tips and expertise. I like my new 3.0 light, but I can’t get the 24 hour program to work correctly. I have woke up two days in row at 4:00 am to check on the light only to find it was on a daytime setting. Any help will be appreciated!
Make sure the led power button is glowing green. Then go into your program, change one thing very minorly (like turn blue off) and save. Back out to the device list, then go back to the device and return the setting you changed. Save again. This should get it synced and on track
Coming across this video solidified my decision. I was bouncing back and forth between This and a Competitor who just Offered a bunch of Bells and whistles where this is Fantastic and it's All about Pro Mode. Just ordered it. Thank you for the review
I'll go with the basics here: Because the light from the sun is a spectrum of color, we use various colored LEDs to provide a similar spectrum to our plants. Pink light is reflected off red plants, but they absorb a lot of the whites and some blue. Green plants will pull in that pink hue as well as whites. It's all about trying to create a more balanced light spectrum similar to nature.
Wow 12 hours of light a day! Everybody always saying to cut your hours of light down to 8 or even 6 if you're getting algae. This guy knows his plants and does 12. That's some food for thought.
Thanks for the great information. I really like the idea of the pro mode. I have a question about the pro mode. Is the pro mode as bright as the auto mode? My pro mode at 100% is only about 40% as bright as the other modes.
Great content! Thank you for your help! I have an aqueoun 36g bow front with stock lid. Should I use this light with no hood or is it safe to place it on top where the original light went? There is a thin layer of glass/plastic.
I just picked up the light myself and love it. Do you have feedback on your settings yet? You said you were going to run it for a month and see how things went. Thank you for sharing, I appreciate you taking the time to do so!
Coming very soon! I have some of the footage in my queue, just need to finish filming it and it goes into the editing queue fully - short version - all of them do great, some are just a little bit better for certain set ups. Cheers!
If you have an iPad you can connect via the app and set your lights up that way as well. Much easier to control and set the tiny sliders on a larger screen. That said, You can only connect the lights to one device.
I would use an auto mode setting. 90 minute sunrise. 90 minutes sunset. 6 hours of daylight set to cool white. 100% warm white. 100% sure white 100% pink 95% blue 15%. This is what I would use as a starter point monitor for algae. Make sure that you're not getting excessive amounts of algae. A little bit of glass algae or surface dust. Algae is okay but we just want to see too much like hair allergies or black beard, algae, etc. If we're seeing big outbreaks of algae, we want to dial the light down to 80% all the whites, 75% pink, 10% blue. If everything goes fine, leave the settings as is and you should be set.
@@BentleyPascoe I had my light on auto mode almost all cranked up I began to see browning or yellowing and curling and twisting of my ludwigia Cuba leaves ? Does this mean im burning it ?
@@willsexotics984 I would dial in using auto before trying pro. Get a feel for what your tank needs and it's balance before digging into a more complex light scheme
Hi Bentley, I have a question about these lights regarding spread. I recently acquired a 180 Gallon Acrylic and I am planning on using CO2 for a planted Rainbow Tank. Do you think 2 36" lights would be sufficient given the 24" width of the tank? Thanks in advance, and I am really enjoying your videos.
A single 48" covers my 60" long 21" front to back guppy mansion pretty well, if you can suspend them, to get them off the tank, that will do well. Otherwise, you may need two lights front to back for each section you're covering (so 4 lights in this case). Depends mostly on how you plant and what light level you are targeting.
It depends on what you want to define as better. I think they are far more cost efficient for similar light quality. If you want a little more power and that "shimmer" then Kessil is really the only light with that effect.
@@BentleyPascoe Great info thanks. I run Nicrews on all my tanks and want to start upgrading to more "premium" lights. I will probably try both Kessil and Fluval. Shimmer doesnt matter much to me, more concerned with plant healthiness and growth. the huge cost difference is a factor as well
@@BentleyPascoe thanks :) also I got a fluval 3.0 getting delivered tomorrow but cant help but notice all of the bad reviews that it has now, apparently there is connectivity issues with the bluetooth feature, is yours still working well mate? Thank for reply:-)
I just bought the Fluval Nano over the weekend. I like it. My 10g is full of anubius, busaphalanda, and crypt wendtii, so I don’t want a lot of light. This new app upgrade is so nice!
Fluval needs to hire you, Bentley!!! I am contacting Fluval to recommend you!! You also taught me about the blue light setting causing algae! I turned down my blue light and my sudden algae bloom disappeared! THANK YOU SO MUCH, BENTLEY! I would not have known about this app upgrade, if I wasn't Subscribed to you ~ I had wondered why the 3.0 had a price increase ~ I have a Finnex Stingray and I hate it ~ the Finnex lights reflect into the glass lid and are bright and distracting ~ the Fluval 3.0 lays lower and doesn't do that ~ Does anyone have a solution for this?
I don't use too many glass lids, so I see that reflection less, but you could try pulling the risers off the finnex and try laying it more flat like the fluval to help out. I really appreciate the compliments and am happy I could help out!
@@BentleyPascoe Thank you for replying, Bentley ~ I have taken the risers off the Finnex and even lying flat, the reflexion is still a super, blindingly bright red, white and blue. It doesn't matter if you are close or across the room ; it is distracting and TERRIBLE!!! I have laid a piece of black PVC pipe in front of it, which looks hokey, but it helps. I have a Fluval 3.0 on my 29 gallon and 55 gallon and they don't reflect like this. Funny, but I haven't read about anyone else complaining about this problem and the Finnex gets great reviews. It is also 20", so is 1/2" too long for a 10 gallon and it has to sit canted. (but I've tried it flat on my 29 and it is still blinding) Personally, I hate the Finnex!! I wish there was an 18" Fluval 3.0, for 10 gallon tanks! ~Thank you again, for you help ~~~ and let me know if you ever hear of a solution
Greetings, Bentley. I'm late to the party, only just found your channel. This has awesome information, I am your newest subscriber. I'm looking to upgrade my lighting but not sure exactly what I'm going to need. My tank is home built at 75 inches long and maximum water depth of 15 inches between water surface and the top of the substrate. My current light, a cheap Chinese LED is just not cutting it, Java Fern and Java Moss growing well on driftwood near the surface but swords, vallisinaria, tiger lotus lily etc planted in the substrate all struggling despite root tabs, ferts and CO2. Looking at the tank behind you it appears very similar in size to mine? The Fluval 3.0 comes in 3 sizes, the largest is 48 inches, I assume that is what you have on your tank? Is that one 48 inch light going to be sufficient for my 6 ft. 3 inch tank? My other option is buying two 3 foot lights to cover the whole length. If I am right you are using a 4 foot Fluval 3.0 on a 6 foot tank, does that provide sufficient light? I would appreciate your opinion on this. I'll buy the two 3 foot lights if necessary but if I can get away with the one 4 foot that will be considerably cheaper.
I would look at 2 of the 36" light personally. My tank behind me is a 75g long, so 60" long then 16x16 for height and width. I've found a really good balance for this tank, but it is using co2 in a small dose to help keep up with the light. Email me and I can give you more details bentley.pascoe@gmail.com
@@BentleyPascoe I did e-mail you a couple of days ago and you did reply with the same advice which I took. I have ordered two 36 inch units, they are in the post. Thanks.
Well done Bentley, I have only just got the Fluval 3.0 Plant and am setting it up for a new tank. I could not have found a better or easier to understand video if I tried. Amazing stuff! As an older, (66), technophobe, I could never have set the light up without your great instructional videos. I can't thank you enough. From a grateful Scot. P.S. Are there any groups or forums where you can share setting with other owners, as that would be fantastic. Many thanks, Alan...
I don't get much time for social media outside of TH-cam. So unfortunately I don't actively chat in Facebook groups or forums, but I do use TH-cam to share as much as I can.
Hi Bentley! Great video - we're happy to hear you're enjoying the app's new features! Please check your email, we've sent you a message.
I would love to have to have the 48'' light to compare with the micmol aqua air AA 1200 series that I perched! Right now the micmol light is an awesome light! Setting it up was a little time consuming but the sunsets are beautiful! I will be making a video of this soon
Bentley,
Thank you so much for sharing all of this. Your excitement/passion on this keeps me me motivated to keep pressing on through my own on-going, everlasting battle with algae. I'm convinced I don't have nearly enough faster growing plants to out compete it. So, that's my mission now. Just waiting for them to take off and show me the results I'm hoping to see! I'm totally using your steep sunrise settings on my 90. 2 lights! We'll see!
Well done man! Again, much appreciated! One day, I'd like to get in touch for some plants and/or an exchange or something as I'm local.
Certainly glad to help and once I get plants regrown (I just did a swap meet, so I'm pretty cleaned out) - I'd be happy to work out a time to have you come over and we can get you set up! Algae plagues us all, I still get my fair share, so just be diligent and you'll get it in check!
Now Fluval needs to make a automated Smart C02 System that links up and works with the Fluval 3.0 Plant Light that will feed C02 based on the light settings and intensity. How cool would that be?
That would be very cool!
Sounds like an Arduino project.
Fluval should add some presets; call them Bentley CO2, Bentley lowlight, Bentley late red etc. Thanks a 186,000m/s2
I loved the intro. Will be trying your settings pronto!
That would be quite the legacy to have my settings as default available presets from Fluval - glad you enjoyed the video!
I’m getting two 36 inch ones for my 125
Nice! Let me know how you like them
as i mentioned in joels live stream this is one of the best videos i have seen hands down on the updates in addition to being a great source of information on all the features of this fluval line. I hope they take notice because the time and care in scripting, cutting and overall production is evident - appreciate the labor of love, the hobby is better for it!
Thank you, you're too kind Robert!
@@BentleyPascoe not at all sir, just giving credit where credit is due! the hours of production work needed to put out something 30min long is no joke and the information top notch. @fluvalaquatics should take notice :)
@@copasetico I could not agree more, Sir!
This is a life saver! Fluval so loved the world that they sent Bentley.
You got me at "hallelujah" new subscriber.
I just updated by firm ware and am playing with the settings in pro mode. Thanks for the video tutorial! It was a fun video to watch :-)
Hi! So after 4 years which setting is your favorite? I just got my fluval light 3.0 and will have it on a 110 with plants. Im leaning towards the even?
I don't have the 3.0's yet currently running Aquasky 2.0's. I've avoided using Promode but I think I will soon have to give it a try. Hopefully this coming month I can start switching to the planted 3.0 lights.
Can't wait to see your follow up video. I was looking to simulate a more realistic day time light cycle and found exactly that in your video. Thank you for sharing so much detailed information about your planted tank wizardry. Are there any modifications that you would make to the natural day setting for a medium light, non-co2, double dosed Excel tank?
No I think the setting is fine as long as the tank itself is not shallow. Update is in the works! If you need more details on settings, shoot me an email: bentley.pascoe@gmail.com
@@BentleyPascoe I definitely wasn't expecting a reply that quickly. I really appreciate that, thank you. I'm about to input your settings and give it a go for a month before I think about making any changes. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing what else you put out.
Your vids are helping me lol I just ordered this light from Petco with my reward points and promo code.. I bought the 32 watt and got it for 105 with my discounts. Felt like it was a steal.
How cool it would be that in the app you could tune the sunrise color, duration, etc and sunset so that the app actually mimic the sunrise and sunset time from the weather app... like many other apps do or based on my phone gps like Siri or Alexa do for many other stuff!!! 😎 that would be really cool.
Great video. Thank you for sharing! - Little Bobby
I'm glad I could contribute to a video :-) These lights are so close to what I'd consider perfect for the price point. I wonder what the 4.0 version will have. I'm hoping LEDs across the full length. And maybe auto-recovery from a power outage although in practice power outages are rare for me and I've always been around (i.e. not on vacation) for them.
I love this light. When you break down the features, quality, and the lifespan of this light (50,000 - 5 years), the $200 (for the 48") is really cheap. $40 a year.
What I would love to see is a pendant style (Kessil) light for square tanks.
I am in awe that they actually update the app like they promised. I am looking forward to simulating the edges of a river in a rainforest. A place where days are long, but plants are in shadow for much of the day, with a short peek of high intensity light in the middle of the day. Great work on the video!
Loved the intro bit. This new upgrade looks really awesome. Can't wait to get my hands on a 3.0.
Goedeavond Bentley, TOP video, iam learning and one day :-)
Even curve set!! Thanks for the breakdown Bentley. Can’t wait to see how the new settings work out for us both!!
So these lights come with brackets to hang to a t8 bulb setup
I'm getting this light. The sunrise settings will be my alarm clock!
Yes we talk about the siestas before I just bought my first 3.0 love it
You recommend to turn the blue light down low. Do you have any evidence that low blue light limits algae growth? We know that plants use blue and red light for growth and don't have much use for white light. Plus algae have adapted to all growing conditions.
@@dmartinx white light is all light, so saying it doesn't have much use is counter-intuitive. In regards blue light, it's based on years of personal experience. You want more blue? Use more blue!
That intro was good 😁
I'm wondering if I should get this light or the aquasky for a Walstad aquarium I'm setting up for a 10 gal. I would also be taking commercial quality video for my work and am concerned that the aquasky won't be bright enough. What do you think Bentley?
I film with both, professional video is about external light, not the single light on the tank
I love this light the only thing is I wish the would make a windows base app.
It would certainly be nice to run it from a PC or micro PC.
Bentley
I have a 75 gal heavily planted tank. Should get one or 2 Fluval 3.0 for it ? I’m concerned about the spread since they lay flat on the top of the tank as well as just one may not be enough light for my tank. What’s your opinion ? Thanks.
I would say this depends on the light demands of the plants in your tank. If you have mostly a really easy plants that typically only need lower medium light, you could get one of the hanging kits and raise it up off of the glass of the tank and help with the spread and use only a single light. If you have some higher demand plants like some of the cool rotolas or you know any of the red plants that aren't super simple, then I would probably look again two lights and just spreading it out and maybe determining whether you need to have them at slightly less power and conjunction or at full power for both of them the whole time
do you think the 59 watts 48 - 60 inches will bring enough light for my 5 foot aquarium thanks
I use a single 48" light on my guppy mansion, which is a 5 foot tank. You will have a little dimmer areas at the edges, if you're fine with that like I am, it does a great job. If you want high light on every inch of your tank, you'll need two lights.
I want to program a siesta as a means to reduce algae(brown diatom in particular). So the intensity gradually builds automatically between two periods in Pro mode? No need to manually create sunrise and sunset intervals for each hour before/after full intensity?
Just set a 0 point, then max however long after for sunrise, another max for how long you want day, then a 0 however long after you want to complete sunrise. Repeat after siesta
Hi,Bentley.I think the Steep Sunset value u attached at 13:00 is wrong,seems to me it's Steep Sunrise value instead..
Could I have a copy of the Steep Sunset value?
If only you could share you light settings onto the app and download them onto your own software from users around the world
I wish, that would be an amazing quality of life add on
Great review
Was the Fluval 4.0 comment a spoiler?
No, I wish
The dark corners in tank behind you doesn’t look right. Need a longer light.
Been like that for years, I just put low light plants there, they do fine.
Thank you for your reviews. I started with your AquaSky review, asked for advice for a 75g (which I don't have yet), which you kindly dispensed. THEN I WATCHED THIS. Holy crap. I currently have a 36g corner bow that is using two 24" Current lights. I turn on moonlight at 4:00 AM then full daylight when I feed a half hour later, then shut off when I go to work at 7:30 AM. I turn the lights back on on my lunch hour at about 1:45 PM then at 6:00 PM turn the moonlight on for a 1/2 and hour then off. This was a bit tiresome as sometimes I'd forget something at some point. I didn't want to get into timers - that's just me. I was looking into the Satellite Pro, but found the programming cumbersome and there was no way to program a siesta. Now with this, I don't have to shut the lights totally off but program to dim and avoid smacking the fish awake with the light. What a blessing.
I just ordered the 48" Fluval Plant 3.0 from Co-op as my local independent only had 36". I can't wait to program this !!!!
Thank you Bentley for some of the most informative videos I've run across.
They do have much more LED's per 48" than my yescom...but my yescom was $40..with 156 LED vs Fluval's 210 something. I used to have the exact numbers..forgot them. Two Yescoms are say $90 with tax?..maybe three aree $130,$140?...People have some options. But, also cant say the budget light has as nice a color as Fluval. Never seen a Fluval used in person.
Just something for people to think about. If it's the best you want and no fuss..go Fluval. I guess.
I doubt that even brighter LED's..as sold for indoor plant growers..have as nice a spectrum. But..for mega tanks..?
Thank you so much for this video! I’m a newbie with a cycling planted tank. Was wondering how to work my Fluval Nano 3.0 smart app with my new plants and 10g cube. Your information is easy to follow and super helpful. I liked and subscribed. Glad I found you! Keep up the great work!
Super! :)
Albeit I don't have any lol! ;)
I could be wrong, but I just don't see (understand/buy) the need for all these "bell and whistles" LEDS b/c well... I just can't see advantages for myself personally. Maybe someday? :)
I feel as if I did not give you enough information up front. It is a fluval spec 3. I am using the fluval plant nano. I have been using your "Day sim red late" bur getting lots of algae. Seeing the tank is only about 10" tall, should I be reducing the total power from 100% of white down to 50% max. It is a pretty heavily planted tank and I am using CO2. I realize the values that you give are for the fluval Plant 3.0, which I'm sure is a higher wattage then the plant nano.
THANK YOU for help with no C02 setting! I've been looking everywhere for this.
i just got the fluval 3.0 nano light. jesus... this is like the game changer of lights. Imagine simulating a day of a human life into a fish tank. Yup, this light does it. Oh my gawd. It's a must buy if you have a planted tank and a fish you love as a pet.
Looking at buying this next week and obviously doing research. How much better is this over Aquasky and does it contain storm mode in its settings?
I have a Fluval Roma 240 Angelfish tank but really getting into plants. They are all growing and shooting new foliage but old leaves look terrible. I'm thinking light i have is maybe not penetrating deep enough for them? Ps...loving your channel. Regards from the UK
I don't believe storm mode is in this, it's better PAR and spectrum than aquasky, it's focused on being the better planted tank light.
@@BentleyPascoe thank you Bentley keep up the good work 👍
This looks really cool. Would be brilliant in Zigbee so I could skip the app and let my smart house drive it.
Hi Bentley, I just received a 125gallon long tank it’s 6’ long. It does not have a rim around the top and I noticed yours doesn’t either. Should I be worried about it bursting the side seems or eventually blowing out? The glass is almost 1” thick.
Thank you!
My 125 is rimmed. The tank I'm this video is a 75 long acrylic. If it's glass I'd worry unless it was built rimless. Acrylic should be ok
Bentley Pascoe ok thank you it is glass and was manufactured with a cheap plastic top. Thank you again!
Bro I got new tank syndrome. Not my tanks but me.. I got me a new breeder and built me a DIY stand. I'm soaking my driftwood as of now and getting supplies for my soon to be stellar tank...
My iPhone apps auto update, so I was totally confused last week. I opened the app to connect with my light and it prompted me for a password!! I thought I was losing my mind. After the firmware update I went from WTF to OMG! I was so excited I went out and replaced my little 10g betta tank light with a new Fluval Nano.
Game changer! Immediately upgraded seconds into your video......I just love this update!!! Going to spend some time playing with this for sure! I have two Fluvals, going to get more for sure.
Yes. These new features are really going to change things. I was wondering why I didn’t get something in the app to tell me there is an update.
One thing you didn’t mention is how much of a pain in the ass it is to use the timeline on pro mode because any tiny micro move completely screws your shit up💯😡🙄😒
thank god a saw this video. i thought i was going crazy with more algae in the tank. when the app updated it reset my light to 100% power
YAY FINALLY AN UPDATE!! Thanks for the tips. My app auto updated but didn't tell me about the new features
The time-stamped Light Guide Links are not working, they just send you to the beginning of the video.
thanks for the heads up, I'll get them fixed!
@@BentleyPascoe Really enjoyed the content. Gave me the courage to edit mine in pro mode. Got my Bichir tank with two 1200mm Sky lights dialed in. I think my Bichir's will appreciate my plants getting full blast for 2 hours with long ramp ups and quick "sunsets"/dark afternoons into evening. I programmed the back light to go 4% Blue only, front 5% blue and 5% white for about an hour before "sundown" then my blue ramps up to 10 before having a "moonset" before sunrise. I think my Bichir's and y low light/low tech plants will love it.
😂😍
You should know that Fluval is an ok brand but never was the best for aquarium lights.....neither they are now! so you should not call it best got better :D Kessil, ONF, Daytime matrix, Twinstar, ADA etc etc
I mean, if you want to spend $500 in lighting go for it. The $200 fluval does a great job, and bang for the buck I don't feel Kessil, uns, ada, onf can touch it.
@@BentleyPascoe if you calculate how much you are paying per lumen for the fluval they are not cheap either. They are actually underpowered to be honest :D For 'aquascaping purposes' you at least need 2 of them to have enought juice.Turns out that the previous 2.0 version had better PAR readings, Aquarium coop measured that a while ago. It is a good and user friendly light for the simple user with a simple aquarium, that I cannot argue about :D
@@ogricpatrik A majority of users aren't pushing for insane lumen. Also, if we want to argue the Kessil, you'd need 2 Kessils to get similar lumen to a UNS Titan. As a plant person, who just grows a LOT of plants - you're paying too much. You can build better for far cheaper if you truly want to go that route. I have a Titan, it's very nice, do not get me wrong, but I would much rather have the level of control and quality of life side in software - its personal choice. Cheers!
I like the Fluval 3.0 however it is strictly a shallow aquarium low light level system. The par on this light system is only 25. That’s not good for heavily planted aquariums with medium to high level light plants and the aquarium being more than 12” tall.
You can far more PAR than that with this light.
@@BentleyPascoe
How much PAR does it produce? I saw a video of a guy on TH-cam with a PAR meter testing the 3.0 and he said it was between 25 & 27. I have a 75 gal tank that is 48”L x 21”T x 18”D. I cannot get my Amazon Swords to grow or my Java Moss. I’ve used root tabs and CO2 injection with liquid macro and micro nutrients once per week. Tiger Lotus is growing off the hook but the other 2 are just hanging in limbo. Ph is 6.8 and temp is 84*F. It’s a Discus tank. I have some Red Ludwigia stem plants and they are only producing leaves near the top of the plant.
@@charleskimsey6684 without knowing the exact setting you're using or the depth of the tank the guy metering things used I can't say for certain. Moss can struggle over 80F, swords prefer longer duration of light and the stems most likely are struggling some in the higher temp. That's purely guessing though
This is sealing the deal vs Aquaillumination... Fluval it is
You did a fantastic job describing this light.
Hi I have had to send 2 of these back because they stop working on iPhone x after a few days. 3rd party apps? Interested if anyone else had same issues please? What a great product but wondering if it will work off a laptop instead of an iPhone?
thank you, Andy
If the device can run the app it will
Bentley Pascoe it’s an apple
Issue some people have said but I don’t have an android phone. I love the light but a little reluctant to buy a third. Luckily the supplier replaced first time but had no more stock so sent me a full refund
Here's something from Fluval: light LED Firmware Update Troubleshooting
In anticipation of the questions to follow from consumers and the trade, our team has created 2 videos to help answer most queries:
FluvalSmart app V1.03 firmware update:th-cam.com/video/wlHolCZew0g/w-d-xo.html
FluvalSmart app v1.03 new features: th-cam.com/video/YtbO88yC3L0/w-d-xo.html
The updated App instruction manual can also be referenced at www.fluvalaquatics.com/fluvalsmart/
Customer has issue connecting after update:
1. When connecting your mobile device to the FluvalSmart App, please use the following sequence: Open the app → Plug in the light unit → Find the light unit using the app.
2. If you own a Fluval Plant Spectrum or Marine Spectrum Bluetooth LED, make sure the touch-switch on the light unit is illuminated in green. If not, continue pressing the touch-switch until it does turn green and then re-attempt to connect the light to your mobile device using the FluvalSmart app.
3. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled within your mobile device settings.
4. Make sure that Location Services is turned on in your mobile device settings.
5. If you are encountering a connection issue while adding the light unit to the FluvalSmart app, ensure you first select the white box next to the light’s name, and then the red circle with the white check mark at the bottom of your screen.
6. If you have experienced a power failure or have unplugged the light unit, you must reconnect the light with your mobile device to re-establish the correct clock time as the light unit will otherwise default to midnight.
7. If you see several Bluetooth devices appearing on your device, try turning them off and reconnecting to your light unit.
8. If you are being prompted for a password or PIN# for Bluetooth connection, enter 000000 (six zeros).
9. Try connecting another mobile device to your LED to determine if the issue lies with your mobile device or its operating system. Although many mobile devices have been tested with the FluvalSmart App, it is possible that newer operating systems are not yet compatible.
10. If none of the above tips help, uninstall the app from your mobile device and then reinstall the most current version available from Google Play or the App Store.
Customer’s light does not power on after update:
Swipe left on light in app.
Click Upgrade
Customer has several lights on app, but only some are updating:
Remove updated lights
Update remaining lights
Add previously updated lights back to app
Customer unable to install update:
Try another device
Customer does not know what the password is:
The factory default password is 000000 (six zeros), as indicated on the Login screen. If you do not manually change the password, it will remain as the factory default. Please ensure that you have tried entering the factory default password (000000). If you subsequently still cannot log in, please let us know, and we will provide you with a password recovery key.
We encourage you to consult the following videos:
th-cam.com/video/wlHolCZew0g/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/YtbO88yC3L0/w-d-xo.html
A small minority of consumers may have actually changed their password and somehow managed to already forget it. In those cases, please advise the consumer to select “Forgot password” on the Login screen and carefully follow the on-screen instructions - this will lead to them contacting us and we’ll be able to provide them with a password retrieval key.
iOS firmware update solution:
Advise the users who claim failed firmware update, let them try with below link to get APP forced to upgrade the firmware via testflight testflight.apple.com/join/74j34HG2
Updating mine now thanks for sharing how you set yours up. Can’t wait to try this!!
I'm running a fluval Spec III. Only about 10" tall. I've been using your day sim for about a month. LOTS of green stringy algae. Seeing the tank is shallow, should I not be using these high white settings? Whats the highest value I should use? 75%? 50%? Less?
I was thinking I would use the "Day Sim Red Late", and cutting all the values in half. Not going over 50% white. Would you agree?
I would start at 50. Remove all the algae you can and monitor for two weeks. If you're getting less, we're on the right track. From there if still getting algae go down to 40 and monitor. This will be a process, but we can dial it in.
Thanks pal. Also wanted to let you know I'm using co2. (Heavily planted)About 20 bubbles a minute. Too much? Not enough? It is on a timer. Going on an hour before the lights and shutting off with the lights
@@grateful86 that should be fine
As you probably figured out, I'm using the Fluval plant nano, not the 3.0. So should I still lower it down to 50%?
Would having more blue lights on later in the day rather than early in the morning cause any issues? I have set like that right now and love the way my cardinal tetras look later in the day under the blues. 😍
Nope, you could very much invert my red/blue timing and be fine. I have noticed if you push too much blue too long, algae tends to flourish though. So just watch for that.
Thanks for the info good video and funny at times lol
That is a great video! thank you
Love the new features. Quick question, do you know if it can be controlled by a pc using something like the ASUS BT400 Bluetooth dongle?
I haven't personally tried it, but I would imagine you can as long as you can install the app. That may require an Android or iOS emulation of some form.
Found this channel researching this light, and saw the Seahawks hat and subscribed lol GO HAWKS!
Great information as well thank you!
Go Hawks! Let's hope our draft does what others have in the past and surprises people.
Hi I just got the 36" fluval plant 3.0 led fixture and was wonder what % brightness do you recommend I should have my lights at for a 25 inch deep tank? its a 45 gallon tall. 36 inches wide, 25 inches tall, 13 inches wide. Tropical community tank with sand substrate with low-med light plants. Swords/Crypts/Roseafolia, java fern. I have some small vals I would like to grow too.
If the tank is well established I would try 100% whites at your max, 80-85% red and 5-10% blue at Max. If using pro mode, slowly work toward those or try any of the steep sunrise/sunset or day Sim settings, which ever looks most appealing to you. Even curve is also good just to monitor algae at first.
Yes I’m loving the new features! Alright alright
I wish PAR numbers could have been gone over
I have a PAR testing video that includes this light
@@BentleyPascoe OH OK, Ill see if I can find it. Thanks for the response.
@@GOOOOTRIBE th-cam.com/video/5M4SMIAQ-tE/w-d-xo.html
HiBentley, Sorry, new to planted tanks. I’m sure you gave a recommended setting for new tanks set ups in your video’s, it cant find it. Can you please tell me video it’s in. Many thanks Jamie...
This depends pretty heavily on how the tank is planted and the tanks dimensions - shoot me an email and I'll help you out in detail: bentley.pascoe@gmail.com
Hello Bentley 👋. I'm waiting for my first Fluvel 3.0. I ordered from Aquarium Co-Op. Thank you so much for all your information. I'm new to the hobby and its people like yourself that are helping it be a successful hobby. Thank you for all your putting into helping noobs like me along.
I hope you enjoy it! Just a heads up, don't go to max power right away if this is a new tank
Thanks, you have the best Fluval 3.0 Plant light review videos. Instead of 86'ing your previous video, can you update it without losing it's viewer statistics? Consider adding an overlapping text message with link to this video. And reach out to Fluval marketing, maybe they'll send you future products to review!
The only one that is kind of 86'd is the hacking to get a siesta, the first review still stands as important, I'll just link in an annotation to this video to get folks pro mode as well.
With your Day sim setting, pretty much 12 hours of light, do you also run your co2 for 12 hours? I know you said you've got an update video in the works, hopefully that will get addressed as well.
*edit* I don't know why I keep saying 12 lol, it's 13.5 hours. Same question though lol
CO2 starts 30mins before sunrise and ends when sunset starts
Bentley, about to take the plunge and set up my aquarium. I will be purchasing the fluval 3.0. I have another question about your setup. In this video, I don't hear an air pump that is powering your Ziss. What type air pump do you use? Also did you use the media that was included with the Ziss or use another brand? I have just subscribed and look forward to your vlogs. Thanks
I'm using this pump here: amzn.to/2Hh6kj8 - I do use a bit of audio editing to reduce the background sound some. For the one in this tank, it's just straight out of the box, I do have some testing I'm planning on doing with a replacement media to do a side by side that is currently being tested.
Hi there, I just got my Fluval 3.0 and I concern about heat which is much higher then Beamworks has during the day! So my question is is that normal for fluval to get hot so much?
From the top they will feel warmer, but I've had them for well over a year with no issue.
Bentley,
Thanks so much for your review on the Fluval 3.0, and all you fish keeping tips and expertise. I like my new 3.0 light, but I can’t get the 24 hour program to work correctly. I have woke up two days in row at 4:00 am to check on the light only to find it was on a daytime setting. Any help will be appreciated!
Make sure the led power button is glowing green. Then go into your program, change one thing very minorly (like turn blue off) and save. Back out to the device list, then go back to the device and return the setting you changed. Save again. This should get it synced and on track
Coming across this video solidified my decision. I was bouncing back and forth between This and a Competitor who just Offered a bunch of Bells and whistles where this is Fantastic and it's All about Pro Mode. Just ordered it. Thank you for the review
Happy to know my information could help you make a decision. Thanks for watching!
Love the video Bentley, now as a plant noob what do the different lights "do" for my plants? How do the utilize the pinks, blues, whites?
I'll go with the basics here: Because the light from the sun is a spectrum of color, we use various colored LEDs to provide a similar spectrum to our plants. Pink light is reflected off red plants, but they absorb a lot of the whites and some blue. Green plants will pull in that pink hue as well as whites. It's all about trying to create a more balanced light spectrum similar to nature.
Wow 12 hours of light a day! Everybody always saying to cut your hours of light down to 8 or even 6 if you're getting algae. This guy knows his plants and does 12. That's some food for thought.
A little bit of a difference in Aquascapes of some of us running 7-8 hours vs his 12 hour tanks.
What width tank is that behind you? The ends aren't lit very well. As the owner of a 60" wide tank, I generally have to be creative with my options.
It's a 75L so it's 60" long side to side
Thanks for the great information. I really like the idea of the pro mode. I have a question about the pro mode. Is the pro mode as bright as the auto mode? My pro mode at 100% is only about 40% as bright as the other modes.
% for % should be exactly the same regardless of mode.
Great content! Thank you for your help! I have an aqueoun 36g bow front with stock lid. Should I use this light with no hood or is it safe to place it on top where the original light went? There is a thin layer of glass/plastic.
You can use it either way, the fluval 3.0 is UL rated to handle splashes and even accidentally dropping it in the tank.
Great video
I just picked up the light myself and love it. Do you have feedback on your settings yet? You said you were going to run it for a month and see how things went. Thank you for sharing, I appreciate you taking the time to do so!
Coming very soon! I have some of the footage in my queue, just need to finish filming it and it goes into the editing queue fully - short version - all of them do great, some are just a little bit better for certain set ups. Cheers!
Awesome video! Thank you, can I email you? I have some questions & out of all the videos I have watched yours makes the most sense to me.
You can email me, cheers!
If you have an iPad you can connect via the app and set your lights up that way as well. Much easier to control and set the tiny sliders on a larger screen. That said, You can only connect the lights to one device.
Patrick Nedley we have ours connected to two different devices, but you can only have one open at a time. Hth.
What’s the best setting for 75 gallon fluval 59 watt
With lots of ludwigia Cuba and dark reds ?
And mini super reds ?
I would use an auto mode setting. 90 minute sunrise. 90 minutes sunset. 6 hours of daylight set to cool white. 100% warm white. 100% sure white 100% pink 95% blue 15%. This is what I would use as a starter point monitor for algae. Make sure that you're not getting excessive amounts of algae. A little bit of glass algae or surface dust. Algae is okay but we just want to see too much like hair allergies or black beard, algae, etc. If we're seeing big outbreaks of algae, we want to dial the light down to 80% all the whites, 75% pink, 10% blue. If everything goes fine, leave the settings as is and you should be set.
@@BentleyPascoe I had my light on auto mode almost all cranked up I began to see browning or yellowing and curling and twisting of my ludwigia Cuba leaves ?
Does this mean im burning it ?
@@BentleyPascoe what about pro mode ? I’m interested in that
@@willsexotics984 I would dial in using auto before trying pro. Get a feel for what your tank needs and it's balance before digging into a more complex light scheme
@@BentleyPascoe that’s what I have been doing since I got the light about 3 or so weeks ago
How do you duplicate the same manual settings on multiple lights?
Export the setting will allow you save a setting, then you can import it to another light
Hi Bentley, I have a question about these lights regarding spread. I recently acquired a 180 Gallon Acrylic and I am planning on using CO2 for a planted Rainbow Tank. Do you think 2 36" lights would be sufficient given the 24" width of the tank?
Thanks in advance, and I am really enjoying your videos.
A single 48" covers my 60" long 21" front to back guppy mansion pretty well, if you can suspend them, to get them off the tank, that will do well. Otherwise, you may need two lights front to back for each section you're covering (so 4 lights in this case). Depends mostly on how you plant and what light level you are targeting.
@@BentleyPascoe Thank you for the response.
are these better than Kessil?
It depends on what you want to define as better. I think they are far more cost efficient for similar light quality. If you want a little more power and that "shimmer" then Kessil is really the only light with that effect.
@@BentleyPascoe Great info thanks. I run Nicrews on all my tanks and want to start upgrading to more "premium" lights. I will probably try both Kessil and Fluval. Shimmer doesnt matter much to me, more concerned with plant healthiness and growth. the huge cost difference is a factor as well
Hi mate what tank is that you have there in the background?
That is a 75g long acrylic
@@BentleyPascoe thanks :) also I got a fluval 3.0 getting delivered tomorrow but cant help but notice all of the bad reviews that it has now, apparently there is connectivity issues with the bluetooth feature, is yours still working well mate? Thank for reply:-)
@@scottyj1070 quite well, I know they have some issues at time with the firmware update, but all of my lights function like champions
@@BentleyPascoe nice thanks, just subscribed :--)
Best light out love it too
Thanks for your videos Bentley. I'm waiting for Fluval to come out with an 18" 3.0 LED for my planted 10 gal tank. Want to try your settings.
You should be able to use the Nano light for a 10g, this one here: bit.ly/2KiqL19
I just bought the Fluval Nano over the weekend. I like it. My 10g is full of anubius, busaphalanda, and crypt wendtii, so I don’t want a lot of light. This new app upgrade is so nice!
Is there any chance that you can help me with a new low light set up in pro mode?
sure, shoot me an email: bentley.pascoe@gmail.com
Fluval needs to hire you, Bentley!!! I am contacting Fluval to recommend you!! You also taught me about the blue light setting causing algae! I turned down my blue light and my sudden algae bloom disappeared! THANK YOU SO MUCH, BENTLEY! I would not have known about this app upgrade, if I wasn't Subscribed to you ~ I had wondered why the 3.0 had a price increase ~ I have a Finnex Stingray and I hate it ~ the Finnex lights reflect into the glass lid and are bright and distracting ~ the Fluval 3.0 lays lower and doesn't do that ~ Does anyone have a solution for this?
I don't use too many glass lids, so I see that reflection less, but you could try pulling the risers off the finnex and try laying it more flat like the fluval to help out. I really appreciate the compliments and am happy I could help out!
@@BentleyPascoe Thank you for replying, Bentley ~ I have taken the risers off the Finnex and even lying flat, the reflexion is still a super, blindingly bright red, white and blue. It doesn't matter if you are close or across the room ; it is distracting and TERRIBLE!!! I have laid a piece of black PVC pipe in front of it, which looks hokey, but it helps. I have a Fluval 3.0 on my 29 gallon and 55 gallon and they don't reflect like this. Funny, but I haven't read about anyone else complaining about this problem and the Finnex gets great reviews. It is also 20", so is 1/2" too long for a 10 gallon and it has to sit canted. (but I've tried it flat on my 29 and it is still blinding) Personally, I hate the Finnex!! I wish there was an 18" Fluval 3.0, for 10 gallon tanks!
~Thank you again, for you help ~~~ and let me know if you ever hear of a solution
Would your pro settings be good for red plants like AR, ludwigia super red, different redish sword plants, tiger lotuses, crypt Pink Flamingo?
I would look at day Sim for those plants
Thank you, great video by the way!
Greetings, Bentley. I'm late to the party, only just found your channel. This has awesome information, I am your newest subscriber.
I'm looking to upgrade my lighting but not sure exactly what I'm going to need. My tank is home built at 75 inches long and maximum water depth of 15 inches between water surface and the top of the substrate. My current light, a cheap Chinese LED is just not cutting it, Java Fern and Java Moss growing well on driftwood near the surface but swords, vallisinaria, tiger lotus lily etc planted in the substrate all struggling despite root tabs, ferts and CO2.
Looking at the tank behind you it appears very similar in size to mine?
The Fluval 3.0 comes in 3 sizes, the largest is 48 inches, I assume that is what you have on your tank? Is that one 48 inch light going to be sufficient for my 6 ft. 3 inch tank? My other option is buying two 3 foot lights to cover the whole length.
If I am right you are using a 4 foot Fluval 3.0 on a 6 foot tank, does that provide sufficient light?
I would appreciate your opinion on this. I'll buy the two 3 foot lights if necessary but if I can get away with the one 4 foot that will be considerably cheaper.
I would look at 2 of the 36" light personally. My tank behind me is a 75g long, so 60" long then 16x16 for height and width. I've found a really good balance for this tank, but it is using co2 in a small dose to help keep up with the light. Email me and I can give you more details bentley.pascoe@gmail.com
@@BentleyPascoe I did e-mail you a couple of days ago and you did reply with the same advice which I took. I have ordered two 36 inch units, they are in the post. Thanks.
Well done Bentley, I have only just got the Fluval 3.0 Plant and am setting it up for a new tank. I could not have found a better or easier to understand video if I tried. Amazing stuff! As an older, (66), technophobe, I could never have set the light up without your great instructional videos. I can't thank you enough. From a grateful Scot.
P.S. Are there any groups or forums where you can share setting with other owners, as that would be fantastic.
Many thanks, Alan...
I don't get much time for social media outside of TH-cam. So unfortunately I don't actively chat in Facebook groups or forums, but I do use TH-cam to share as much as I can.
@@BentleyPascoe I have subbed and rung the bell so I'll be sure not to miss any of your new content. Keep up the great work.