- Sku: R43772
Red Sea REEF-FRAME MAX 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 MAX 170 is a complete, plug-and-play reef system built on Red Sea's eurobraced Reef-Frame aquarium: ultra-clear glass on a marine-spec plywood cabinet in Black, White or Oak, with matched ReefBeat lighting, filtration, circulation and the ReefControl Pro controller with ATO and a ReefSense pH/Temp probe. It holds 35.9 gallons in the display and 46 gallons in total. Prefer to choose your own gear? See the Reef-Frame 170.
What's Included
- Reef-Frame MAX 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
- ReefControl Pro Controller with the ReefControl ATO Module
- ReefSense pH/Temp probe
- 1 x ReefLED G2 115 LED lighting (115W total)
- REEFER DC 300 protein skimmer (265 gph water flow, 130 gph air flow)
- ReefRun G2 4000 DC return pump (530-1,060 gph)
- 1 x ReefWave 25 wave pump (1,980 gph)
- ReefMat 250 automatic filter roller
- 1 micron filter bag
- Slide-out Control Panel 25
About the ReefLED G2 Lighting
Each ReefLED G2 can be tuned from a 10,000K reef white to a 23,000K REEF-SPEC blue, with violet and UV added and a boost at 470nm, plus a dedicated moonlight channel for night viewing. Everything runs from the Red Sea ReefBeat app.
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 | ReefControl Pro with ATO Module and ReefSense pH/Temp probe |
| Lighting | 1 x ReefLED G2 115 (115W) |
| Protein skimmer | REEFER DC 300 protein skimmer (265 gph water flow, 130 gph air flow) |
| Return pump | ReefRun G2 4000 DC return pump (530-1,060 gph) |
| Circulation | 1 x ReefWave 25 wave pump (1,980 gph) |
| Filter roller | ReefMat 250 |
| App control | Red Sea ReefBeat |
| 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 170, the Red Sea REEFER MAX 200 G3+, or browse every Red Sea product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a complete system?
Yes. It includes the tank, cabinet, sump, plumbing, ReefLED lighting, DC skimmer, ReefRun return pump, ReefWave pumps, ReefMat filter roller, and ReefControl Pro with ATO and a pH/Temp probe. Add salt, sand, rock and livestock and set everything up in the ReefBeat app.
How is it different from the Reef-Frame 170?
It is the same aquarium, cabinet and sump. The Reef-Frame 170 is the bare version: lighting, skimmer, pumps, ReefMat, controller and ATO are not included.
How is it different from the REEFER MAX 200 G3+?
Both are complete, app-controlled Red Sea systems with eurobraced glass, ReefGate plumbing, and the ReefControl Pro controller with ATO and a ReefSense pH/Temp probe. The REEFER MAX G3+ comes in Black or White, while the Reef-Frame MAX adds an Oak finish. The equipment package varies by model, so compare the What's Included lists for the sizes you are considering.
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 MAX 170 Aquarium System (36 Gal)
