{"product_id":"red-sea-reefer-g2-170-complete-system-black","title":"Red Sea Reefer G2+170 Complete System Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 165-litre rimless reef platform that ships as tank, sump and cabinet only — you choose the rest.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Sea REEFER 170 G2+ is the entry size in Red Sea's current-generation rimless system: a precision-drilled, ultra-clear glass aquarium plumbed into a purpose-built glass sump, sitting on a matching black cabinet. It suits reefers who already know which pump, skimmer and light they want to run, or who'd rather choose that gear themselves than pay for someone else's pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRimless, drilled display\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 128-litre display volume with a silent internal overflow, so there's no visible overflow box breaking the sightlines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-built 37-litre glass sump\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes a bubble trap chamber and 225-micron filter bags and media cups, sized to sit inside the cabinet footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive automatic top-up\u003c\/strong\u003e — a float valve tops the sump up from a built-in reservoir as water evaporates. It is not the electronic ReefATO+ controller — see Not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal plumbing kit included\u003c\/strong\u003e — piping and an outlet nozzle are supplied, sized for the standard drilled overflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching black cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships flat-packed and needs self-assembly; houses the sump and hides the plumbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e165 litres total system volume\u003c\/strong\u003e — display plus sump, the figure that matters for salt mix and dosing calculations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRimless glass aquarium, factory-drilled for the overflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack cabinet (flat-packed, self-assembly required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass sump with bubble trap chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e225-micron filter bags and media cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloat valve for passive automatic top-up, plus a top-up reservoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal piping kit and outlet nozzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein skimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReefATO+ electronic top-up controller — the system ships with a basic float valve only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt mix, substrate and livestock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eREEFER 170 G2+\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal system volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSump volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay dimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 50 × 51 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal height with cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e137 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass thickness (front \/ side \/ bottom)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 \/ 12 \/ 10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaltwater \/ reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG2+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich REEFER size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three current REEFER G2+ sizes share the same rimless build and the same inclusion list — only the footprint, volume and glass thickness change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSump volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay dimensions (L×W×H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eREEFER 170 G2+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 50 × 51 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e137 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eREEFER 200 G2+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 57.5 × 53 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eREEFER 300 G2+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e246 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 × 57.5 × 55 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack hides algae film and salt creep on the cabinet better than white — that's a styling trade-off, not a performance difference between the two finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e reef and marine keepers who want a rimless drilled tank, sump and cabinet as a base, and are sourcing their own return pump, skimmer and lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e anyone upgrading from a rimmed tank who wants rimless sightlines without paying for equipment they already own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e buyers who want a single box that includes a skimmer, return pump and lighting at purchase — that's the Reefer MAX range, not this one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e anyone who needs the tank ready to fill and run on day one — budget for a return pump, skimmer and light before you commission it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea backs the REEFER G2+ range with a 3-year manufacturer's warranty, extendable to 5 years at no extra cost when you register the tank with Red Sea within the promotion's eligibility window — in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. This is a large glass item delivered on a pallet; the cabinet arrives flat-packed and needs assembly, and you should plan for a level, load-rated floor before the tank goes in. A filled 170 holds up to 165 kg of water alone, before the glass, cabinet, sump and substrate are counted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-reefrun-g2-4000-dc-pump-w-o-reefbeat-controller\"\u003eRed Sea ReefRun G2 4000 DC Pump\u003c\/a\u003e — a DC return pump from Red Sea's own range; check the flow you need against your plumbing run before choosing a size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-reefer-skimmer-300-psk600\"\u003eRed Sea Reefer Skimmer 300 PSK600\u003c\/a\u003e — from Red Sea's Reefer skimmer range, sized to your bioload rather than tank volume alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-reefled-90\"\u003eRed Sea ReefLED 90\u003c\/a\u003e — a mounting-ready LED fixture from the same generation of hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-reefer-ato-upgrade-kit-no-corner-bracket\"\u003eRed Sea Reefer ATO Upgrade Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — upgrades the standard float valve to the electronic ReefATO+ system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-salt-20kg-refill-box-600ltr\"\u003eRed Sea Salt 20kg Refill Box\u003c\/a\u003e — mixes enough saltwater for a water change plus top-ups on this size system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the REEFER 170 G2+ include a protein skimmer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It ships with the tank, sump and cabinet only. A protein skimmer, return pump and lighting are all sold separately, so you can choose them to suit your stocking plan and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between the included float valve and ReefATO+?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe float valve that ships with the system is a passive mechanical device — it opens and closes to keep the sump topped up from the built-in reservoir. Red Sea's ReefATO+ is a separate electronic controller with a temperature sensor and leak detection; it is not included as standard, but can be added with the Reefer ATO Upgrade Kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the cabinet pre-assembled?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The cabinet is flat-packed and needs to be assembled before the tank goes on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I run this on fresh water instead of a reef?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drilled overflow and sump are built with marine use in mind, but nothing stops a freshwater setup — you'd simply be running the sump and plumbing without salt-specific gear like a skimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill my existing return pump and skimmer fit the sump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost standard aquarium pumps and skimmers will fit the sump's chambers, but check your pump's flow rating against the 37-litre sump and your skimmer's footprint against the sump chamber dimensions before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774155116835,"sku":"RED502","price":3172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Red_Sea_Reefer_G2_170_60x50x51cm_-_Black.jpg?v=1782108802","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-reefer-g2-170-complete-system-black","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}