- Sku: JWL130
Juwel Rio 290 LED Aquarium
The Juwel Rio 290 LED puts height and depth on the Rio 180's footprint: 77 gallons (290 liters) on 101 x 51 cm, a full 66 cm tall, made in Germany and delivered complete with two 19 W MultiLux LED tubes in the lid, a Bioflow L internal filter with its Eccoflow 1000 pump, a 300 W AquaHeat Pro heater and a safety base frame that sits on any flat, level surface. The tall, deep panel is made for aquascapes with real perspective and for fish that need room to turn, and the filter and heater are sized for marine work. Choose the aquarium alone, the matching SBX Rio 290 cabinet alone, or the set, in black, white, light wood or grey. Other sizes: Rio 125, Rio 180, Rio 240, Rio 350 and Rio 450. 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. The Bioflow L filter sits in the rear corner inside the tank, a quiet internal system with five filter media and the Eccoflow 1000 pump moving about 264 gph (1,000 L/h) at 8 W. The 300 W AquaHeat Pro heater sits inside the filter's water path, out of sight and protected from large fish, 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 on a rated stand.
Features on Every Rio 290
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| Spec | Aquarium Only | Cabinet Only | Aquarium + Cabinet Set |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you get | Rio 290 LED tank with lid, LED, filter, pump, heater | SBX Rio 290 cabinet | Both, color matched |
| Footprint | 101 x 51 cm (39.8 x 20.1 in) | 101 x 51 cm (39.8 x 20.1 in) | 101 x 51 cm (39.8 x 20.1 in) |
| Height | 66 cm (26 in) | 80 cm (31.5 in) | 146 cm (57.5 in) assembled |
| Weight, empty | 58 kg (128 lb) | 39 kg (86 lb) | 97 kg (214 lb) |
| Colors | Black, White, Light Wood, Grey | Black, White, Light Wood, Grey | Black, White, Light Wood, Grey |
Detailed Specifications
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Rio 290 LED · 77 gal · complete system
The aquarium on its own, for a stand rated well above 390 kg. Everything that runs the tank is included; you supply substrate, decor and water.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Volume | 290 L (77 US gal) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 101 x 51 x 66 cm (39.8 x 20.1 x 26 in) |
| Weight, empty | 58 kg (128 lb) |
| Weight, filled | About 390 kg (860 lb) with water, substrate and rock |
| Lighting | MultiLux LED, 2 x 19 W, replaceable 895 mm DAY and NATURE LED tubes |
| Filter | Bioflow L internal filter with five filter media |
| Pump | Eccoflow 1000, about 264 gph (1,000 L/h), 8 W |
| Heater | AquaHeat Pro 300 W, adjustable, TÜV and GS certified |
| Base | Safety base frame, no underlay required |
| Water | Freshwater or saltwater |
| SKUs by color | Black JWL130, White JWL132, Light Wood JWL134, Grey JWL136 |
| Made in | Germany |
SBX Rio 290 · matching cabinet
The purpose-built stand for the Rio 290. Same footprint as the tank, doors that hide the hardware and a rating with a wide margin over a full tank.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | SBX Rio 290 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 101 x 51 x 80 cm (39.8 x 20.1 x 31.5 in) |
| Weight | 39 kg (86 lb) |
| Max load | 550 kg (1,213 lb) |
| Construction | Laminated board, doors, interior storage, GS certified |
| Colors | Black, White, Light Wood, Grey |
| SKUs by color | Black JWL131, White JWL133, Light Wood JWL135, Grey JWL137 |
| 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 290 LED aquarium and SBX Rio 290 cabinet in the same color |
| Assembled height | 146 cm (57.5 in) |
| Footprint | 101 x 51 cm (39.8 x 20.1 in) |
| Weight, empty | 97 kg (214 lb) combined |
| Weight, filled | About 430 kg (950 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 stand rated for about 390 kg (860 lb) filled. Most furniture is not.
Cabinet Only to put an existing Rio 290 on the stand it was designed for, or to replace a damaged one.
Aquarium + Cabinet Set for a new setup. The colors match, the cabinet lines up with the base frame exactly and the load rating is not in question.
Setting It Up
A filled Rio 290 weighs close to half a ton, so place it on a solid floor, ideally near a load-bearing wall, and assemble the cabinet on that spot. Set the tank on it and check level front to back and side to side before adding anything. Rinse substrate, place hardscape, fill with treated water and start the filter and heater together. Seed the filter with bottled bacteria and add livestock slowly over the first weeks.
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 one comes back as soon as stock returns.
Freshwater or saltwater?
Either. The included light, filter and heater cover a large community or planted tank, a fish-only marine tank or a soft coral reef. Demanding stony corals would want stronger light at this depth.
Do I need the Juwel cabinet?
No, but whatever it sits on must carry about 390 kg. The SBX cabinet is rated to 550 kg, 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 77 gallon glass aquarium and its cabinet do not survive parcel shipping, so we bring it in for you and hold it at the store.
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Juwel Rio 290 LED Aquarium
