{"product_id":"red-sea-reefer-g3-aquarium-system-250","title":"Red Sea REEFER G3 Aquarium System 250","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 245-litre reef system that ships without a pump.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Sea REEFER 250 G3 pairs a 203-litre rimless display aquarium with a 42-litre glass sump, a marine-spec cabinet and pre-glued plumbing — the wider, shallower sibling of the REEFER 200 G3, built on the same third-generation drilled overflow and cabinet engineering. It ships with the ReefATO+ auto top-off fitted, but without a return pump, skimmer or lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e203 L rimless display aquarium in ultra-clear glass, roughly 90 × 50 × 53 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42 L glass sump with pre-glued plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine-spec cabinet, available in black or white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilent drilled overflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReefATO+ auto top-off system, with built-in leak and temperature sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein skimmer (Red Sea's REEFER Protein Skimmer and ReefMat filter roller are sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirculation pumps or wavemakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive rock, sand, substrate or salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't confuse this with the REEFER MAX 250 G3, which bundles ReefLED lighting, a DC return pump, a ReefMat filter roller and a protein skimmer into the same tank and sump as a plug-and-play package. This listing is the shell, sump, cabinet and ATO only — you choose and add the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay tank volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e203 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSump volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal system water volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e245 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay dimensions (L × W × H, approx.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 × 50 × 53 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal system height (approx.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass thickness (approx.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCabinet colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack or white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine (reef)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich REEFER G3 do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay size (L × W × H, approx.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal system volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSump volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eREEFER 200 G3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 57 × 53 cm\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\u003e~10 mm front\/base, ~12 mm sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eREEFER 250 G3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 × 50 × 53 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e245 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e203 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 250 is longer and shallower front-to-back than the 200; the 200 has the deeper footprint. Pick on room shape as much as litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFloor loading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater alone in a full 250 accounts for roughly 245 kg, before the glass, cabinet, sump, rock and substrate are added. Red Sea does not publish a total filled weight for this model. That's over the 200 L point where floor loading is worth a second thought — check your floor rating if the tank is going upstairs or on a raised deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting it up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 250 is plumbed and drilled at the factory, so assembly is largely mechanical: cabinet, aquarium, sump, then plumbing. You'll still need to choose and fit a return pump sized to your plumbing run, a nano-to-mid skimmer or a ReefMat roller filter, and lighting sized to the tank's 90 cm span and 53 cm depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for: a first serious reef tank, or a mid-size upgrade for a keeper who wants to choose their own pump, skimmer and lighting rather than take a bundled set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for: anyone who wants everything running on day one — for that, the REEFER MAX 250 G3 is the better starting point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sump is designed for regular filter sock or media changes. Check the ReefATO+ probe periodically for algae growth, which can cause false top-off readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ReefATO+ unit is mains-powered (240 V, AU plug) and includes a leak detector that cuts the top-off pump if it senses water outside the sump. Run it, and any pump or heater you add, through an RCD-protected circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA DC return pump sized to your plumbing and head height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA nano-to-mid protein skimmer or a ReefMat automatic roller filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef lighting suited to a 90 cm-wide, 53 cm-deep display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA salt mix and basic reef test kit for cycling and start-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea's standard manufacturer warranty applies in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Registering the system with Red Sea extends the warranty to 5 years in Australia. This is glass and heavier than it looks assembled — organise a second pair of hands to receive and position it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the REEFER 250 G3 come with a return pump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It includes the aquarium, sump, cabinet, plumbing and ReefATO+ auto top-off. The return pump is chosen and purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the REEFER MAX 250 G3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MAX version is a plug-and-play package: it adds ReefLED lighting, a DC return pump, a ReefMat filter roller and a protein skimmer to the same tank and sump. This listing is the shell, sump, cabinet and ATO only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the ReefATO+ auto top-off included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's fitted as standard across the REEFER G3 range, including this base system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat cabinet colours are available?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack or white marine-spec cabinets are both available on this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs lighting included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Lighting is sold separately so you can size and budget it for the coral you're planning to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedSea","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":55269640143139,"sku":null,"price":2780.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Red-Sea-REEFER-G3-Aquarium-System-250-Black-Inside.jpg?v=1782107606","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-reefer-g3-aquarium-system-250","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}