Reef Brite 48" White XHO LED Strip Light
Reef Brite 48" White XHO LED Strip Light
UPC: 18761586
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The Reef Brite XHO series occupies the higher end of Reef Brite's strip-light lineup, packing 12 LEDs per foot at 3 watts each—driven at approximately 50% to balance output with longevity. The 48" White Daylight version covers a standard four-foot tank footprint and produces enough PAR to serve as a standalone fixture over low-to-moderate-demand systems or as a serious supplement over higher-demand SPS-dominant tanks running T5 or metal halide.
The white daylight spectrum is intentionally neutral, designed to fill out the blue-heavy spectra common in reef lighting setups. Paired with blue actinic strips or fixtures, it rounds out the visible spectrum, supports natural coral coloration, and accelerates photosynthetic growth rates. It also functions as a standalone light for freshwater planted tanks where a clean, white output is preferred over a reef-specific spectrum.
One of the XHO's practical strengths is its compatibility with ATI T5 fixtures. The included mounting brackets clip directly to ATI end plates in seconds, requiring no tools or additional hardware. For builds not centered on ATI housings, Reef Brite's LED Mounting Legs or hanging brackets (each sold separately) give you freestanding and pendant options. Up to five XHO bars can be combined using the hanging bracket system, allowing hobbyists to assemble a fully custom multi-bar fixture scaled to any tank width.
The XHO differs from Reef Brite's Tech LED series in a meaningful way: the Tech line runs roughly 6 LEDs per foot and is positioned specifically as a T5 or metal halide supplement. The XHO's doubled LED density makes it appropriate when you want the strip to carry more of the lighting load on its own. At 1.85" wide and 1.1" tall, the profile stays low-profile enough to fit most canopy and retrofit scenarios without significant modifications.
Overview
High Output. Simple Setup.
The XHO White Daylight strip delivers dense, full-footprint coverage whether you're building a custom fixture from scratch or supplementing an existing T5 or metal halide system.
LED Density & Output
- 12 LEDs per foot — twice the density of the Reef Brite Tech series
- 3W per LED, driven at ~50% for balanced output and heat management
- Suitable as primary lighting or a high-output PAR supplement
Spectrum & Application
- White daylight spectrum complements blue actinic channels in reef setups
- Works as a standalone light for freshwater planted aquariums
- Supports coral growth by filling out the photosynthetically active range
Mounting Flexibility
- Included brackets mount directly to ATI T5 fixture end plates, no tools required
- Compatible with Reef Brite Mounting Legs and hanging brackets (sold separately)
- Up to 5 XHO bars can be combined into a single custom fixture
Specifications
REEF BRITE 48" WHITE XHO LED STRIP LIGHT
- LED Density
- 12 LEDs per foot
- LED Wattage
- 3W per LED (driven at approx. 50%)
- Width
- 1.85"
- Height
- 1.1"
- Power Cord Length
- >6 ft
- What's Included
- 1x XHO LED Strip Fixture, 1x Power Supply