Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Fluval Aquarium Lights
1. Fluval Aquasky LED Strip Light, 35 Watts
User Ratings: 82 3
Fluval First Impressions
"My cats love it!"Both are quality lights, well built with excellent output. They inquired about the issue with the item and then they replaced it right away. They did well enough during the time I had them. The following Monday they shipped a new power supply. My standard 10 gallon tank's hood finally crapped out on me. I thought they were fairly easy to set up. I bought the smaller one without realizing it.
- Fluval Aquasky LED Strip Light, 35 Watts
- 6500K white LEDs with tri-colored RGB LEDs offer an adjustable light spectrum
- Replicates various natural environments, as well as creating cloud cover, fading lunar, storm and lightning effects
- Skypad remote control: adjust your color & sky effects; choose from up to 11 preset sky effects and a wide array of color selections
- 120 degree light dispersion for full area coverage and uniform lighting
- Extendable mounting brackets allow easy installation on a variety of aquarium widths
- Manufacture: Fluval
- Item Weight: 3.04 pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Fluval
- Brightness [star rating='4.2']
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
- Affordability [star rating='3.8']
Fluval Final Thoughts
"The blues are beautiful."Wanted to return it but decided to keep it for my quarantine tank. It's not an issue now that I understand it, but I thought it was broken at first. The entire process took only a few days. Will purchase from them again in the future, highly recommended. They immediately sent out the package via UPS but UPS lost it. My only complaint is the missing seal. Mainly keeping montiporas, Xenia, birds nest, gorgonians, various sinularia.
Overall Score
4.7
(327 Points)
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Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated Fluval Aquarium Lights
2. Fluval Fresh and Plant 3.0 LED Light Fixture, 46 Watt
User Ratings: 83 1
Fluval 14522 First Impressions
"Acting completely normal."I am so in love with this lights and looking forward to start a new planted tank. What happens when you mix a lot of blue with a little red. But I will stick with the Nicrew classic LED PLUS as it also has full spectrum. Therefore you cannot use this fixture on a customer timer. My main display has been running with ecotech radions. I am so in love with this lights and looking forward to start a new planted tank. The purple hue bugged me that much I returned it.
- Fluval Fresh and Plant 3.0 LED Light Fixture, 46 Watt
- Features programmable, gradual 24-hour light cycle settings (sunrise, midday, sunset and night)
- Includes six unique band waves for full spectrum results
- Includes optional pre-set habitat light configurations like Lake Malawi, Tropical, and Planted
- Manufacture: Fluval
- Item Weight: 8.8 ounces
- Product Dimensions: 35.83 x 2.64 x 1.02 inches
- Editor's Impressions Of The Fluval 14522
- Brightness [star rating='4.9']
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.7']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Fluval 14522 Final Thoughts
"Then the bars slide out."Overall a good competitor to Nicrew. However, each brings a distinct look to the tank. You just position it over the glass strip where the old strip light used to sit. I like that it has a timer built into the control module too. The adjustable brightness levels are awesome too. All my plants doubled in size in a month as shown in the pictures. Trust me u will not be disappointed!
Overall Score
4.7
(210 Points)
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3. Fluval Marine and Reef 3.0 LED Strip Light 48"-60"
User Ratings: 76 4
Fluval 14517 First Impressions
"They are pretty clear."So these lights obviously can produce SPS required PAR light levels. This light has some great intensity to it. This one beats them all and now Im going to have to get back into some stem plants. I am running 20 something aquariums and have multiple lights running in my fishroom. The timers are exactly what I needed to create sunrise and sunset effect. This is another awsome product from hygger. However, each brings a distinct look to the tank.
- Fluval Marine and Reef 3.0 LED Strip Light 48"-60"
- Full Spectrum Marine & Reef LED Lighting
- With essential actinic blue spectral wavelengths
- Promotes and supports strong coral growth and color
- Balanced combination of multiple LEDs for optimal coral photosynthetic activity, growth & viewing
- Features 6 unique LEDs, including 400, 420, 440, 460nm LEDs for outstanding blue spectrum coverage
- Manufacture: Fluval
- Item Weight: 4.49 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 48.03 x 2.64 x 1.02 inches
- Editor's Impressions Of The Fluval 14517
- Brightness [star rating='4.9']
- Quality [star rating='4.1']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Fluval 14517 Final Thoughts
"I am loving it so far!"I can set it for 3-12 hours so helps save me sometime before work in the morning. Cycling through brightness levels is awkward as well. I think the blue lights are meant to be an evening light. My only concern is that the lowest setting is very bright. All my plants doubled in size in a month as shown in the pictures. When I disassembled it- I found the light had no seal on either end cap. We just run the bright lights during the day.
Overall Score
4.6
(108 Points)
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4. Fluval AQUASKY 2.0 LED Aquarium Light 15-24"
User Ratings: 86 3
Fluval First Impressions
"Hope it lasts."I have the tank set up as a riverine system, but fairly well planted. When I ordered my second light it arrived with a dead transformer. I actually thought the tank had constant algae blooms before I got this light. This light coming in at 6500 kelvin is perfect! This light has some great intensity to it. For the price you will not find a better light on the market. When I disassembled it- I found the light had no seal on either end cap.
- Fluval AQUASKY 2.0 LED Aquarium Light 15-24"
- Operated exclusively via mobile app
- Larger Touch-Switch surface and design offers stable control without any fuss
- Allows you co control the red, green, blue and super bright white LEDs individually
- Wider coverage – each individual LED casts 120° of illumination for wider, uniform lighting without dead spots
- Multiple weather effects – from stormy lightning to dense cloud cover, recreate seasonal systems from the world’s great fish habitats
- Manufacture: Hagen
- Editor's Impressions Of The Fluval
- Brightness [star rating='5']
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
- Affordability [star rating='3.8']
Fluval Final Thoughts
"Good build quality."Most lights make it still so dark you can't see. You just position it over the glass strip where the old strip light used to sit. The following Monday they shipped a new power supply. As long as you seal it before using it, it should perform well. This light has some great intensity to it. You'll have to DIY it, and even then it might not look great. The following Monday they shipped a new power supply.
Overall Score
4.7
(104 Points)
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Honorable Mentions - More Top Selling Fluval Aquarium Lights
5. Fluval Plant Spectrum 3.0 Bluetooth LED Strip Light 15-24", 22 Watts
User Ratings: 85
Fluval First Impressions
"So we used tape."The following Monday they shipped a new power supply. The ramp timer also seems to help the fish and shrimp a lot, especially newer ones. If necessary, I'll just buy one more and I'm sure I'll be fine. It's been about a month since the new LED light came in. Seems to be doing pretty well for my planted tank also! What happens when you mix a lot of blue with a little red. I plan to upgrade all of my aquariums to this light.
- Fluval Plant Spectrum 3.0 Bluetooth LED Strip Light 15-24", 22 Watts
- Features programmable, gradual 24-hour light cycle settings (sunrise, midday, sunset and night)
- Includes six unique band waves for full spectrum results
- Includes optional pre-set habitat light configurations like Lake Malawi, Tropical, and Planted
- Manufacture: Hagen
- Material: Plastic, Metal
- Item Weight: 2.2 pounds
- Color: Black
- Batteries Included?: No
- Batteries Required?: No
- Editor's Impressions Of The Fluval
- Brightness [star rating='5']
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
- Affordability [star rating='4.5']
Fluval Final Thoughts
"Actual length of the 7."I initially planned to put this light on a 10 gallon with some javaferns and moss. I like that it has a timer built into the control module too. They did well enough during the time I had them. The adjustable brightness levels are awesome too. The daytime lights are MUCH brighter than the lights my Top Fin hood has built in. It's not an issue now that I understand it, but I thought it was broken at first. I have the tank set up as a riverine system, but fairly well planted.
Overall Score
4.8
(35 Points)
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Here Are Some Other Related Aquarium Lights
6. COODIA Aquarium Hood Lighting Color Changing Remote Controlled Dimmable RGBW LED Light for Aquarium/...
User Ratings: 72 6
COODIA First Impressions
"Its awesome."There IS a purple hue to this fixture. I have a very big 55 gallon corner tank that had a big hood on the top. Overall, this appears to be a good light for the price. This light is amazing, especially for the price. Cycling through brightness levels is awkward as well. I purchased three of these for my 240 gallon reef tank and they work incredibly well. My standard 10 gallon tank's hood finally crapped out on me.
- COODIA Aquarium Hood Lighting Color Changing Remote Controlled Dimmable RGBW LED Light for Aquarium/Fish Tank, Extendable (for Fresh and Salt Water)
- Multiple colors and multiple lighting modes.This light is also beneficial to grow plants.
- With extendable bracket to adjust the length to fit your fish tank,fits tank 19 inch--28inch in length
- Dedicated and professional power supply design, more energy-efficient,over 10000 hours lifespan
- 2.4G remote technology is updated on July 15, no longer requests point the remote straight to the receiver. You can even control the light through a wall. High bright LEDs and dimmable with remote control
- Easy to use, just put it on the top of fish tank and plug into the power. Ideal for freshwater and seawater
- Manufacture: COODIA
- Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 2.4 x 22.4 inches; 1.81 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The COODIA
- Brightness [star rating='4.7']
- Quality [star rating='3.4']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
COODIA Final Thoughts
"These lights are great."So I contacted customer service and asked them to send me a new transformer. Mainly keeping montiporas, Xenia, birds nest, gorgonians, various sinularia. It's a simple design, easy and intuitive to set up, adjustable and fits great. The person I sold them to had one start smoking and burnt out the white channel. This tank is 15 years old with lps and sps corals. I would highly recommend this light for anyone looking. I purchased this item for my daughters Aqua plant tank.
Overall Score
4.4
(778 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
7. Lominie LED Aquarium Light, Full Spectrum Saltwater Freshwater Fish Tank Light for Coral, Reef, Plan...
User Ratings: 61 10
Lominie Asta 20 First Impressions
"Took off 4 stars."It has multiple settings, dimmer and a TIMER! Seems to be doing pretty well for my planted tank also! Trust me u will not be disappointed! So if you set it to white only, it will default to ALL lights on. However, each brings a distinct look to the tank. This light does a great job and grows plants in a rapid rate. Best of all you see the true color of your plants and fish.
- Lominie LED Aquarium Light, Full Spectrum Saltwater Freshwater Fish Tank Light for Coral, Reef, Planted Nano Aquarium Tank
- ADJUSTMENT SYSTERM: Manual dimmer switch to dim the light from 0% to max. 360° adjustable rustproof gooseneck, the clamp is wide enough for 25mm thick glass, plastic screws won’t scratch the tank glass
- SUPERIOR CRI: COB LED provides equally-distributed illumination, strong penetrability, energy efficient and slim body to produce amazing illumination effect for planted tank.
- SOLID ALUMINUM HOUSING: Diameter 2.7 inches/7.0cm, suitable for 8"~18"(45 cm) long tank. Default 180 optical lens, plus an optional 60 degree lens for narrower tank; Excellent for freshwater and planted aquarium setups.
- HEAT DISSIPATION: Asta 20 aquarium led lamp uses quality aluminum cold forging heat sink, efficient cooling system to extend the lifespan of the LEDs.
- CUSTOMER SERVICE: 12 months long-time friendly service for any trouble of our lights. Welcome to ask any questions of light, we will do our best to help you.
- Asta F20 aquarium led lamp uses quality aluminum cold forging heat sink, efficient cooling system to extend the lifespan of the LEDs. The casing will get a bit hot after working for a while, but the temperature is within normal range.
- Color: Cold White
- Suitable Tank Size: 8"~18" cube tank
- Manufacture: KOTO
- Editor's Impressions Of The Lominie Asta 20
- Brightness [star rating='5']
- Quality [star rating='3.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
- Affordability [star rating='4.5']
Lominie Asta 20 Final Thoughts
"I did not."So I contacted customer service and asked them to send me a new transformer. It's a simple design, easy and intuitive to set up, adjustable and fits great. No bad algae, Corals show great expansion, nice growth, and good coloration. I really wanted to like this light, but ultimately it didn't work for me. It's been about a month since the new LED light came in. The daytime lights are MUCH brighter than the lights my Top Fin hood has built in. I got my light today couldn't wait to put it on my blackwater tank.
Overall Score
4.1
(862 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
8. Fluval Plant Spectrum 3.0 Bluetooth LED Strip Light 15-24", 22 Watts
User Ratings: 85
Fluval First Impressions
"So we used tape."The following Monday they shipped a new power supply. The ramp timer also seems to help the fish and shrimp a lot, especially newer ones. If necessary, I'll just buy one more and I'm sure I'll be fine. It's been about a month since the new LED light came in. Seems to be doing pretty well for my planted tank also! What happens when you mix a lot of blue with a little red. I plan to upgrade all of my aquariums to this light.
- Fluval Plant Spectrum 3.0 Bluetooth LED Strip Light 15-24", 22 Watts
- Features programmable, gradual 24-hour light cycle settings (sunrise, midday, sunset and night)
- Includes six unique band waves for full spectrum results
- Includes optional pre-set habitat light configurations like Lake Malawi, Tropical, and Planted
- Manufacture: Hagen
- Material: Plastic, Metal
- Item Weight: 2.2 pounds
- Color: Black
- Batteries Included?: No
- Batteries Required?: No
- Editor's Impressions Of The Fluval
- Brightness [star rating='5']
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
- Affordability [star rating='4.5']
Fluval Final Thoughts
"Actual length of the 7."I initially planned to put this light on a 10 gallon with some javaferns and moss. I like that it has a timer built into the control module too. They did well enough during the time I had them. The adjustable brightness levels are awesome too. The daytime lights are MUCH brighter than the lights my Top Fin hood has built in. It's not an issue now that I understand it, but I thought it was broken at first. I have the tank set up as a riverine system, but fairly well planted.
Overall Score
4.8
(35 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
9. Relassy Aquarium Led Light 800W , Dimmable Coral Reef Light for Saltwater Aquarium Fish Tank , Full ...
User Ratings: 73 8
Relassy First Impressions
"2nd time Purchasing!"If you're considering using the LED stick-on lights to upgrade- don't bother. The timers are exactly what I needed to create sunrise and sunset effect. I bought the smaller one without realizing it. So if you set it to white only, it will default to ALL lights on. It should be much further down the cord so that it can be hidden if desired. Best of all you see the true color of your plants and fish. The timer mode utilized seems like the only timer mode I wouldn't really ever want.
- Relassy Aquarium Led Light 800W , Dimmable Coral Reef Light for Saltwater Aquarium Fish Tank , Full Spectrum LED Aquarium Plant Light with Daisy Chain Function
- Dimmable with Two Channels - Two switches enable you freely adjust luminosity and make your own perfect lights. Two dimming modes simulate the underwater light environment during the day and night to provide all necessary spectrums and promote the growth of aquatic organisms such as corals.
- Daisy Chain Function-Two or more led aquarium lights can be connected with provided power cord which can meet the demand for larger fish tanks. (Please note that for safety reason, it is recommended to connect no more than 4 Aquarium LED Lights together).
- Safe& Intelligent Cooling System-When the temperature reaches about 113℉ the fan will automatically turn on and cool down with low noise. Stronger cooling fans speed up internal heat convection, keep the light quiet and working safely&longer.
- Professional Design-This aquarium lamp consists of 168 LEDs and 24 reflector cups. By focusing the light beam, enable the light reach as deep as 30” into the tank with almost no light energy loss. The recommended hanging distance above tank is 12"-20".
- Reliable Quality& Service-Our aquarium lights has been certified by FCC, CE, ROHS, and PSE. We also offer you professional suggestions for saltwater aquarium lights, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we will reply you within 24 hours.
- Manufacture: Relassy
- Material: Plastic, Metal
- Item Weight: 5.84 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 12 x 7.9 x 2.8 inches
- Color: White+black
- Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
- Batteries Included?: Yes
- Batteries Required?: No
- Editor's Impressions Of The Relassy
- Brightness [star rating='5']
- Quality [star rating='4']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
- Affordability [star rating='4.7']
Relassy Final Thoughts
"Seems to be well made."They truly stand behind their products for the full 1 year warranty. I am so in love with this lights and looking forward to start a new planted tank. The timer works well, and I love that there are different intervals. I have seen no flickering or pulsing of these lights as reported by other reviewers. We've got wide 13 gallon tank that is about 23 inches long. However, each brings a distinct look to the tank. Both are quality lights, well built with excellent output.
Overall Score
4.4
(45 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
10. UPMCT Aquarium Light with Extendable Brackets, 2-Channel Control White and Blue LEDs, Fish Tank Ligh...
User Ratings: 75
UPMCT First Impressions
"I love this light."I am very pleased and plan to get the smaller version for my betta tank. When I added this light my plants where not looking well at all. This is the second Nicrew light I have purchased for my aquariums. The corals look beautiful and the color spectrum is great. I actually thought the tank had constant algae blooms before I got this light. I am very pleased and plan to get the smaller version for my betta tank. I thought they were fairly easy to set up.
- UPMCT Aquarium Light with Extendable Brackets, 2-Channel Control White and Blue LEDs, Fish Tank Light with Color Rendering and Good Lighting Effect (14-18 in)
- 【Specification】9W, kelvin:6500K, lumen:1320, 16 pcs white leds and 8 pcs blue light, aquarium light measures: 13.8 in L x 3.9 in W. Comes with two adjustable stands of 5 in length. The optimal size of aquariums for this light ranges from 13.8 in to 17.8 in.
- 【Two lighting modes】white ray and actinic blue lamp are suitable for daytime spectrum and intensity. The actinic blue lamp can penetrate deep water and make everything in the aquarium brighter, creating a wonderful aquarium view. With only the blue LED on, moonlight at night can be imitated, which can not only encourage fish to do exercise but also provide lighting for them and allow you to enjoy the moonlight view of coral reefs and algae.
- 【Complete rage of sizes & small length span】After optimizing the length, the problem that the aquarium light is too long or too short for the aquarium is solved. Our fish tank light can match perfectly with aquariums of different sizes. It comes with two adjustable metal stands that can be easily installed on most of aquariums with or without lids.
- 【Compatible】Compatible with UPMCT Single-channel timer, simulate sunrise & sunset to provide a natural day and night cycle for your fish and free your hand.
- 【This is an aquarium light with cost-effectiveness】 The wattage of LED beads is very low, which saves electricity. Despite the low power, the LED beads can produce strong lighting just like other forms of aquarium lighting. In addition, compared with other types of lighting equipment, the rust-proof metal shell, lower heat and faster heat dissipation make it perfect choice for freshwater aquarium and artificial fish tank.
- Manufacture: UPMCT
- Material: Aluminum
- Item Weight: 1.18 pounds
- Color: Black
- Batteries Required?: No
- Editor's Impressions Of The UPMCT
- Brightness [star rating='3.6']
- Quality [star rating='4.6']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
UPMCT Final Thoughts
"It is plenty of light."I've had these lights for three weeks and so far they are AWESOME. I changed my review and contacted Hygger. Seems to be doing pretty well for my planted tank also! The timer works well, and I love that there are different intervals. Trust me u will not be disappointed! It's a simple design, easy and intuitive to set up, adjustable and fits great. All my plants doubled in size in a month as shown in the pictures.
Overall Score
4.6
(21 Points)
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