- Sku: R45400
Red Sea REEF-FRAME 170 Aquarium System (36 Gal)
This is a large aquarium system sold for in-store pickup only at our shop. We bring it in from Red Sea as a special order, so ask us for the current lead time when you place your order.
The Red Sea Reef-Frame 170 is a fully bare, reef-ready aquarium and cabinet for complete customization: eurobraced ultra-clear glass on a marine-spec plywood cabinet in Black, White or Oak, with a sump and ReefGate plumbing in place. Lighting, skimmer, pumps, controller and ATO are left to you. It holds 35.9 gallons in the display and 46 gallons in total. Want it fully equipped? See the Reef-Frame MAX 170.
What's Included
- Reef-Frame 170 aquarium in ultra-clear glass with jet-black eurobracing, bonded with euro-silicone
- Marine-spec plywood cabinet in your choice of Black, White or Oak
- Sump, ReefMat ready, with an adjustable-height skimmer chamber, plumbed with ReefGate piping
- 1 micron filter bag
Lighting, protein skimmer, return pump, wave pumps, ReefMat, ReefControl controller and ATO are not included. The system is ReefMat ready and ATO ready, so Red Sea gear drops right in, or you can run your own equipment. Ask our team and we will help you spec the right equipment for this tank.
Specifications
| Display dimensions | 23.6"L x 20.9"W x 19.7"H (60 x 53 x 50 cm) |
| Overall height with cabinet | 53.9" (137 cm) |
| Display volume | 35.9 gallons |
| Sump volume | 10.3 gallons |
| Total system volume | 46 gallons |
| Glass thickness (front / side / bottom / back) | 0.39" / 0.47" / 0.39" / 0.31" |
| Bracing | Euro brace |
| Return outlets | 1x 25mm (Single pump) |
| Sump water height | 7.9" |
| Skimmer chamber | 11.8" x 9.8" |
| Pump chamber | 6.3" x 11.8" |
| Refugium ready | No |
| Chiller ready | No |
| Controller and ATO | Not included (ATO ready) |
| Cabinet | Marine-spec plywood in Black, White or Oak |
| Warranty | 3 years, extended to 5 years when registered with Red Sea within 90 days |
Choose Your Cabinet Finish
Pick Black, White or Oak from the drop-down above. Oak is new with the Reef-Frame and is not offered on the REEFER G3+.
Recommended Pairings
- Salt mixes: mix up saltwater for your fill and water changes.
- CaribSea Ocean Direct: live marine sand to start the reef.
- Seachem HydroTote: haul RO/DI and saltwater for pickup and top-off.
- Corals: stock your new reef.
- All aquarium systems: compare other reef-ready tanks.
Explore More
Compare the Reef-Frame MAX 170, the Red Sea REEFER 200 G3+, or browse every Red Sea product.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes with the Reef-Frame 170?
The aquarium, a marine-spec plywood cabinet in your chosen finish, the sump with ReefGate plumbing and 1 micron filter bag. Lighting, skimmer, pumps, ReefMat, controller and ATO are not included.
How is it different from the Reef-Frame MAX 170?
The Reef-Frame MAX 170 is the same aquarium and cabinet with Red Sea's full ReefBeat package added: ReefLED G2 lighting, a REEFER DC skimmer, a ReefRun G2 return pump, ReefWave pumps, a ReefMat roller, and ReefControl Pro with ATO and a pH/Temp probe.
How is it different from the REEFER G3+?
Both are eurobraced, reef-ready Red Sea aquariums with ReefGate plumbing. The REEFER G3+ includes a ReefControl controller and the ATO Module and comes in Black or White, while the Reef-Frame leaves the controller and ATO as optional add-ons and adds an Oak finish.
How does the warranty work?
Every Reef-Frame includes a 3-year warranty, plus 2 more years when you register your system with Red Sea within 90 days of purchase.
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Red Sea REEF-FRAME 170 Aquarium System (36 Gal)
