- Sku: JWL110
Juwel Rio 180 LED Aquarium
The Juwel Rio 180 LED is Juwel's best-selling aquarium: 48 gallons (180 liters) on a 101 x 41 cm footprint, 50 cm tall, made in Germany and delivered complete with two 19 W MultiLux LED tubes in the lid, a Bioflow M internal filter with its Eccoflow 600 pump, a 200 W AquaHeat Pro heater and a safety base frame that sits on any flat, level surface. It is the classic size for a community tank, a planted layout or a first marine setup. Choose the aquarium alone, the matching SBX Rio 180 cabinet alone, or the set, in black, white, light wood or grey. Smaller or larger? See the Rio 125 LED, the Rio 240 LED, the Rio 290 LED, the Rio 350 LED and the Rio 450 LED. Stock it from our fish and live plants, or browse more aquariums and stands.
What Is Built In
The lid carries the MultiLux LED unit with two replaceable 895 mm LED tubes, one DAY and one NATURE, 2 x 19 W, for a bright, natural spectrum that grows easy and medium plants. The Bioflow M filter sits in the rear corner inside the tank, a quiet internal system with five filter media and the Eccoflow 600 pump moving about 158 gph (600 L/h) at 7 W. The 200 W AquaHeat Pro heater sits inside the filter's water path, out of sight and protected from livestock, with silver contacts, a borosilicate glass body and TÜV and GS certification. The safety base frame spreads the load evenly, so no foam mat or special support is needed.
Features on Every Rio 180
Choose Your Configuration
Pick a configuration and a color above. Select a tab below for the full spec sheet.
| Spec | Aquarium Only | Cabinet Only | Aquarium + Cabinet Set |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you get | Rio 180 LED tank with lid, LED, filter, pump, heater | SBX Rio 180 cabinet | Both, color matched |
| Footprint | 101 x 41 cm (39.8 x 16.1 in) | 101 x 41 cm (39.8 x 16.1 in) | 101 x 41 cm (39.8 x 16.1 in) |
| Height | 50 cm (19.7 in) | 73 cm (28.7 in) | 123 cm (48.4 in) assembled |
| Weight, empty | 29.5 kg (65 lb) | 31 kg (68 lb) | 60.5 kg (133 lb) |
| Colors | Black, White, Light Wood, Grey | Black, White, Light Wood, Grey | Black, White, Light Wood, Grey |
Detailed Specifications
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Rio 180 LED · 48 gal · complete system
The aquarium on its own, for an existing stand or a sturdy, level piece of furniture rated for the filled weight. Everything that runs the tank is included; you supply substrate, decor and water.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Volume | 180 L (48 US gal) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 101 x 41 x 50 cm (39.8 x 16.1 x 19.7 in) |
| Weight, empty | 29.5 kg (65 lb) |
| Weight, filled | About 250 kg (550 lb) with water, substrate and rock |
| Lighting | MultiLux LED, 2 x 19 W, replaceable 895 mm DAY and NATURE LED tubes |
| Filter | Bioflow M internal filter with five filter media |
| Pump | Eccoflow 600, about 158 gph (600 L/h), 7 W |
| Heater | AquaHeat Pro 200 W, adjustable, TÜV and GS certified |
| Base | Safety base frame, no underlay required |
| Water | Freshwater or saltwater |
| SKUs by color | Black JWL110, White JWL112, Light Wood JWL114, Grey JWL116 |
| Made in | Germany |
SBX Rio 180 · matching cabinet
The purpose-built stand for the Rio 180. Same footprint as the tank, doors that hide the hardware and a rating above a full tank.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | SBX Rio 180 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 101 x 41 x 73 cm (39.8 x 16.1 x 28.7 in) |
| Weight | 31 kg (68 lb) |
| Max load | 350 kg (772 lb) |
| Construction | Laminated board, doors, interior storage, GS certified |
| Colors | Black, White, Light Wood, Grey |
| SKUs by color | Black JWL111, White JWL113, Light Wood JWL115, Grey JWL117 |
| Made in | Germany |
Aquarium + Cabinet Set · the complete display
Tank and matching cabinet together. One color, one pickup, a finished piece of furniture that only needs water and fish.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Includes | Rio 180 LED aquarium and SBX Rio 180 cabinet in the same color |
| Assembled height | 123 cm (48.4 in) |
| Footprint | 101 x 41 cm (39.8 x 16.1 in) |
| Weight, empty | 60.5 kg (133 lb) combined |
| Weight, filled | About 280 kg (620 lb) with water, substrate and rock |
| Colors | Black, White, Light Wood, Grey |
| Made in | Germany |
Which Configuration Is Right for You?
Aquarium Only if you already have a level, load-rated stand. Plan for about 250 kg (550 lb) once filled.
Cabinet Only to put an existing Rio 180 on the stand it was designed for, or to replace a damaged one.
Aquarium + Cabinet Set for a new setup. The colors match and the cabinet lines up with the base frame exactly.
Setting It Up
Assemble the cabinet on a level floor, set the tank on it and check level front to back and side to side before adding anything. Rinse your substrate, add hardscape, then fill with treated water and start the filter and heater together. Seed the filter with bottled bacteria, add livestock slowly over the first weeks, and keep the lid closed so the LED and the filter stay dry.
Recommended Pairings
- Seachem Stability to seed the Bioflow filter and cycle the tank faster.
- CaribSea Eco-Complete for a planted layout, or Super Naturals Moonlight Sand for a bright community tank.
- CaribSea Arag-Alive Fiji Pink if you are setting it up as a marine tank.
- Browse our fish and live plants.
FAQ
How long does a special order take?
Usually under 7 days. Order online and we will call you when it is at the store, ready to pick up.
Why is a color marked sold out?
That finish is temporarily unavailable from the distributor. The other colors can still be ordered, and the sold-out ones come back as soon as stock returns.
Freshwater or saltwater?
Either. The included light, filter and heater cover a community or planted tank, a fish-only marine tank or a soft coral reef. Demanding stony corals would want stronger light.
Do I need the Juwel cabinet?
No. The safety base frame lets the tank sit on any flat, level surface rated for the filled weight. The SBX cabinet is the tidy option because it matches the trim and hides the hardware.
Can I change the light color?
Yes. The DAY and NATURE tubes are standard Juwel 895 mm LED tubes and can be swapped for other colors in the Juwel range.
Why pickup only?
A glass aquarium and a cabinet do not survive parcel shipping well, so we bring it in for you and hold it at the store.
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Juwel Rio 180 LED Aquarium
