Red Sea Reefwave 45 Cage Set
Fits
ReefWave 45
Part no.
R35246
Genuine part
Yes, genuine Red Sea
Protects
Impeller
Red Sea Reefwave 45 Cage Set
The factory-fit cage that protects your ReefWave 45's impeller and shapes its gyre flow. The Red Sea ReefWave 45 Cage Set (Red Sea part R35246) is the genuine replacement for a cracked, worn or coralline-clouded impeller cage – a direct-fit service part that clips onto the pump body during routine maintenance, no tools required.
Key features
- Genuine Red Sea part, R35246 – sized specifically for the ReefWave 45; it is not interchangeable with the ReefWave 25 cage set (R35235).
- Protects the impeller from snails, shell grit and larger debris being drawn into the intake.
- Shapes the gyre cross-flow the ReefWave 45 is built to produce – a damaged or missing cage changes the flow pattern, not just intake safety.
- Clip-fit replacement – removes and refits during a normal service without disassembling the pump body.
Specifications
| Red Sea part number | R35246 |
|---|---|
| Fits | Red Sea ReefWave 45 only |
| Does not fit | ReefWave 25 (uses cage set R35235) |
| Type | Impeller cage / intake guard set |
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable as a replacement for a cracked, brittle or heavily coralline-encrusted cage on a ReefWave 45. Not suitable for the ReefWave 25 – check the pump model before ordering, as the two cages are not interchangeable.
Care and maintenance
Soak the cage in a citric acid solution at service time to clear coralline algae build-up – a clogged cage quietly reduces flow long before it looks obviously blocked. Inspect for hairline cracks whenever the pump is out for cleaning, since a cracked cage is the usual reason snails or shell grit reach the impeller.
Goes well with
Red Sea ReefWave 45 and the ReefWave 25/45 extension cable, for anyone servicing or setting up a ReefWave 45.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by Red Sea's standard spare parts warranty, in addition to your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a small parcel item with standard delivery.
Common questions
Will this fit my ReefWave 25?
No. The ReefWave 25 uses a different cage set, Red Sea part R35235, sized for the smaller pump. Check your pump model before ordering.
How do I know if I need a new cage?
Look for hairline cracks, a cage that no longer sits flush against the pump body, or a heavy coralline crust that citric acid soaking won't shift. A damaged cage is also the most common way a snail reaches the impeller.
Do I need tools to fit it?
No – the cage set clips onto the pump body by hand, the same way it comes off for routine cleaning.
