Reef Brite 72" White XHO LED Strip Light

The Reef Brite XHO series is built around a simple premise: deliver serious light output in a low-profile strip format without the complexity or cost of an integrated controller fixture. The 72" White Daylight model runs 12 LEDs per foot — each rated at 3W and driven at roughly 50% — giving you a dense, even light field across the full length of the bar. That output makes it viable as a primary light source over reef and fish-only tanks, not just a supplemental add-on.

Where the XHO format excels is in its flexibility. A single strip can cover a shallow tank or sump on its own. Multiple strips can be combined using Reef Brite's LED Hanging Brackets, allowing you to assemble a custom multi-bar fixture tailored to your tank footprint and intensity goals. The White Daylight color channel pairs well with blue actinic strips or existing blue-heavy fixtures to round out the visible spectrum and drive faster coral growth.

Integration with T5 fixtures is particularly straightforward. The XHO mounting brackets are compatible with most T5 housings that use screw-on end plates, and ATI fixtures accept the bars without any additional hardware at all — the strips lock in within seconds. This makes the XHO a natural upgrade path for hobbyists running older T5 or metal halide systems who want to add LED output without replacing the entire fixture.

It is worth distinguishing the XHO from Reef Brite's Tech series. The Tech line runs approximately 6 LEDs per foot and is better suited to supplemental roles alongside T5 or halide. The XHO, at 12 LEDs per foot, has the output to function as a primary driver. For a 72" system, plan your hanging height and strip count based on your coral placement and target PAR; additional mounting legs and hanging brackets are sold separately if needed beyond the included bracket hardware.