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product_id: 140039428
title: "HLC-48A"
brand: "finnex"
price: "1547 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 11
category: "Finnex"
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# 24/7 customizable timer 4-color LED cluster IR remote + sensor control HLC-48A

**Brand:** finnex
**Price:** 1547 Lei
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌅 Light up your aquatic world with nature’s rhythm—effortlessly.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HLC-48A by finnex
- **How much does it cost?** 1547 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/140039428-hlc-48a)

## Best For

- finnex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted finnex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Four Memory Slots:** Save and switch between your custom lighting moods instantly with remote control.
- • **Weather Mode Magic:** Cloudy, Thunderstorm, Sunset & Starry Night presets bring immersive ambiance to your tank.
- • **Sleek Aluminum Minimalism:** Ultra-thin, polished design that elevates your aquarium’s aesthetic without bulk.
- • **Automated Sunrise to Sunset:** Set it once, enjoy a natural 24/7 light cycle that mimics real-world rhythms—hands-free.
- • **Dynamic Quad-Color Spectrum:** Harness the power of Red, Green, Blue & Daylight LEDs for vibrant fish and lush plants.

## Overview

The Finnex HLC-48A is a 48-inch, slim-profile aquarium LED light featuring a unique quad-color LED cluster (Red, Green, Blue, Daylight) designed to optimize plant growth and enhance fish coloration. It offers fully customizable 24/7 programmable lighting with four memory slots and an IR remote for seamless control. Its sleek aluminum build combines durability with minimalist style, while preset weather modes add immersive, naturalistic effects. Ideal for low to medium light plants and aquariums up to 125 gallons, it simulates natural sunrise to sunset cycles, promoting healthier aquatic ecosystems with effortless automation.

## Description

The Finnex HLC series is the slimest series yet solidly built in a eye catching aluminum hood. Featuring a unique four bulb cluster of 8, 000K Daylight, Red, Blue, and green LEDs - the HLC series supports all types of plant growth along with making the fish within one's aquarium Stand out. Using the 24/7 color control, users are allowed to save various color combinations in multiple intensities throughout the 24/7 program. Set it once and watch THE fixture go through your custom daily sunrise to sunset - All hands free. Venturing out from the fixture's 24/7 mode: also featured are four separate memory slots allowing users to save and access their custom colors & intensities on command. Accessible via the IR controlled remote are four different weather modes: Cloudy, Thunderstorm, Sunset, & Starry Moon Night. To easily determine one's position while dialing in one's custom settings, the HLC series also features a sleek built in indicating sensor that has 2 different color indicator LEDs to clear any confusion.

Review: Great LED light for low to med plants, and fish look great. - This tank is a 125Gal planted tank. I have used 2 36" T5 HO light fixtures for ever on this tank, but decided to go LED since the costs are now reasonable. One of my light fixtures died a while ago and the bulbs in the last fixture were fading fast. This is the 48" Finnex Planted+ 24/7 HLC Aquarium LED Light and is very bright and the color temp is very natural looking and give my fish vibrant colors. I keep it on the 24/7 timer so it simulates natural sunrise to sunset to moonlight. I think the light output is great if you have low to med plants. If you want to go brighter or are running a CO2 setup, you may need a second fixture which I am considering. Doing nothing else but changing out the light. I have noticed what plants were left in the tank started to really green up in about a week. The evening moon glow is really awesome and my clown loaches come out an play a lot more than they used to. This is a great light and worth the price.
Review: Awesome Light - I bought the 30" version of this light, to replace a Current Satellite that stopped working. I had been a big fan of the Current lights, but am SO HAPPY with this Finnex light, I am now waiting for the other Currents to stop working so I can replace them too! The Finnex: - has a comparable price - Includes the auto ramp feature, which the Current makes you buy separately (so I guess that makes it $50 cheaper!) - is brighter - is thinner - sits about an inch higher, which light the tank more evenly, protects from splash better, and has more 'shimmer' effect from the surface ripples. - is more adjustable (width) - is more programmable. There are 8 independent time-of-day settings, can be set to different colors which fade from one to the other through the day (or not, if you just want auto/manual on & off). The factory, out-of-the-box settings use this 24 hour fade feature to simulate night, morning, noon, evening. I am quite happy with the factory settings, but may decide to tweak them to have a longer 'full sun' period.

## Features

- Aquarium LED light: Finnex planted+ 24/7 HLC LED light
- 24/7 mode: fully customizable LED sunrise & Sunset
- Plants: Plant capable grow LED bulb configuration
- Led: controllable LED Fixture with 4 bulb - Green, Red, blue, daylight
- Remote included +built in sensor

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07S6CTR1V |
| ASIN  | B07S6CTR1V |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Base Material | Aluminum |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Batteries  | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Battery Life | 24 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #55,025 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #206 in Aquarium Lights |
| Brand | Finnex |
| Brand Name | Finnex |
| Bulb Base | E26 |
| Bulb Shape Size | A19 |
| Color | Sleek Silver |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,450) |
| Date First Available | May 24, 2019 |
| Date First Available  | May 24, 2019 |
| Directions | Use over covered aquariums |
| Efficiency | [POORLY] DEFINED |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00856521005990 |
| Included Components | LED Body, Remote, 2 Clear Legs |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Cordless? | No |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 46.5 x 3 x 0.45 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 47 x 3.5 x 2 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
| Item model number | HLC-48 |
| Item model number  | HLC-48 |
| Lamp Type | Aquarium LED Lamp |
| Light Color | Quad Color Blend |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Lighting Method | LED |
| Manufacturer | Finnex |
| Manufacturer  | Finnex |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Model Name | Finnex Planted+ 24/7 HLC Series Aquarium LED Light, 48 Inch |
| Mounting Type | Desktop" or "Tabletop |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Light Sources | 4 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Benefits | Enhances plant growth with customizable, automated lighting control |
| Product Dimensions | 3"D x 46.5"W x 0.2"H |
| Product Dimensions  | 46.5 x 3 x 0.45 inches; 1.2 Pounds |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Plant Growth |
| Room Type | Living Room |
| Sensor Technology | Infrared (IR) |
| Shade Color | Sleek Silver |
| Shade Material | Aluminum |
| Size | 46.5 - 48" |
| Special Feature | Planted Spectrum, Customizable Color Changing Sunrise & Sunset |
| Specific Uses For Product | Aquarium |
| Style | Minimalist |
| Switch Type | Remote |
| Target Audience Keyword | fish, reptiles |
| Theme | Fish |
| UPC | 856521005990 |
| Warranty Description | 180 day manufacturer. |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wattage | 38 watts |

## Product Details

- **Base Material:** Aluminum
- **Bulb Base:** E26
- **Finish Type:** Polished
- **Item Weight:** 1.2 Pounds
- **Product Dimensions:** 3"D x 46.5"W x 0.2"H

## Images

![HLC-48A - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PnNZ6y1mL.jpg)
![HLC-48A - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OpDPkJuPL.jpg)
![HLC-48A - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81brLbya3FL.jpg)
![HLC-48A - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nn5eHdaBL.jpg)
![HLC-48A - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91dlvqYbmfL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What are the PAR ratings for this?**
A: Finnex's webpage has a chart that shows the PAR rating for each of their models.  Note that the ratings are for the 48-inch model and were taken at 14 inches through open air.  It doesn't say whether these ratings are maximum or average (a distinction I saw on another manufacturer's models).

**Q: I'm usually only home at later hours toward the evening. Will this be bright enough for me to enjoy my fish at night? I'm worried it will be too dark.**
A: You can customize lighting from bright-full-on to completely dark for eight different 3-hour time blocks.
So, if you work the late shift, you can set your light to come on at 6PM or 9PM and go off or go dim at midnight (12AM) or 3AM - totally customizable.  I love that I can bring the lights on dim first 3 hours, then lighter, then full on, then dimmer, then off so I don't startle my fish, LOL. I also like that you can adjust the number of white, red, green and blue led bulbs that come on, so you can have a reddish, bluish, or greenish hue to the lighting at beginning or end of your day, then full brightness for two 3-hour periods (6 hours total for live plants).

**Q: Q: My tank is 31,5" Will the 30” work?**
A: yes the brackets extend out past the light like 2" on each side

**Q: does the 24/7 cycle put out enough light to grow some low/medium light plants well? I have a 29G that is 18.5" tall tank.**
A: Yes.  You may actually need to decrease the intensity.  I have a 29g as well and I have it on for 6 hours at lowered intensity.  Plants are doing well and I'm not getting algae.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great LED light for low to med plants, and fish look great.
*by S***C on December 14, 2020*

This tank is a 125Gal planted tank. I have used 2 36" T5 HO light fixtures for ever on this tank, but decided to go LED since the costs are now reasonable. One of my light fixtures died a while ago and the bulbs in the last fixture were fading fast. This is the 48" Finnex Planted+ 24/7 HLC Aquarium LED Light and is very bright and the color temp is very natural looking and give my fish vibrant colors. I keep it on the 24/7 timer so it simulates natural sunrise to sunset to moonlight. I think the light output is great if you have low to med plants. If you want to go brighter or are running a CO2 setup, you may need a second fixture which I am considering. Doing nothing else but changing out the light. I have noticed what plants were left in the tank started to really green up in about a week. The evening moon glow is really awesome and my clown loaches come out an play a lot more than they used to. This is a great light and worth the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome Light
*by C***H on July 11, 2020*

I bought the 30" version of this light, to replace a Current Satellite that stopped working. I had been a big fan of the Current lights, but am SO HAPPY with this Finnex light, I am now waiting for the other Currents to stop working so I can replace them too! The Finnex: - has a comparable price - Includes the auto ramp feature, which the Current makes you buy separately (so I guess that makes it $50 cheaper!) - is brighter - is thinner - sits about an inch higher, which light the tank more evenly, protects from splash better, and has more 'shimmer' effect from the surface ripples. - is more adjustable (width) - is more programmable. There are 8 independent time-of-day settings, can be set to different colors which fade from one to the other through the day (or not, if you just want auto/manual on & off). The factory, out-of-the-box settings use this 24 hour fade feature to simulate night, morning, noon, evening. I am quite happy with the factory settings, but may decide to tweak them to have a longer 'full sun' period.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Light Ever!
*by F***A on November 5, 2021*

I LOVE my new Finnex 24/7 Planted Aquarium LED light. It is so sweet. The design is awesome and it is super thin. The color set up works great, the 24/7 setting is beautiful, and the plants and fish all look great under this light. It has a myriad of settings and is easy to use. This is the second Finnex 24/7 lamp that I have used on this tank. My cat destroyed the little remote sensor that the older lamps used. This lamp has the sensor built in so there are fewer cords. Lastly, the old lamp had no full dark setting in the automatic 24/7 mode. This lamp actually goes full dark and has a much more realistic and life like light cycle..

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