Red Sea REEF-FRAME 170 Aquarium System – 36 Gallons

A Premium, Customizable Reef Aquarium with Exceptional Style and Construction

The Red Sea REEF-FRAME 170 combines premium aquarium craftsmanship, modern design, and flexible filtration into a beautiful reef-ready saltwater aquarium system.

Featuring a 35.9-gallon ultra-clear glass display, a 10.3-gallon sump, and a newly designed marine-spec plywood cabinet, the REEF-FRAME 170 offers an ideal foundation for reefkeepers who want to build a customized aquarium around their preferred equipment.

Designed with enhanced eurobracing, durable glass construction, and Red Sea's advanced ReefGate plumbing system, the REEF-FRAME delivers premium quality in a compact, contemporary package.

Available in Black, White, or the new Classic Oak cabinet finish, this aquarium blends naturally into a variety of home environments.

Whether you're building a colorful mixed reef, a beautiful coral display, or a carefully planned saltwater fish aquarium, the REEF-FRAME 170 provides the quality and flexibility to bring your vision to life.

Key Features

• 46.2 Gallons Total System Volume – 35.9-gallon display with 10.3-gallon sump

• Ultra-Clear Glass Construction – Premium glass bonded with high-quality euro-silicone

• Reinforced Eurobracing – Additional structural support and long-term durability

• Three Cabinet Finishes – Black, White, or new Classic Oak

• Marine-Spec Plywood Cabinet – Full aquarium support with reinforced construction

• Adjustable Cabinet Feet – Precision leveling for a stable installation

• Stainless Steel Hinges – Durable cabinet hardware

• ReefGate Precision Valve – Fine-tuned water-flow adjustment for quiet operation

• Hydrodynamic Plumbing – Efficient drainage and return-water circulation

• REEF-SPEC Sump – Removable mechanical filtration chamber with adjustable skimmer section

• ReefMat-Ready Design – Compatible with optional automatic roller filtration

• Customizable Equipment Configuration – Select your preferred lighting, pumps, skimmer, and control equipment

• Up to 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty – With qualifying registration

Premium Ultra-Clear Glass & Reinforced Construction

The REEF-FRAME 170 features ultra-clear glass designed to showcase the natural beauty of corals, fish, and aquascaping.

The aquarium incorporates 10mm front and bottom glass, 12mm side panels, and 8mm rear glass, bonded using high-quality euro-silicone.

Reinforced eurobracing provides additional structural strength while maintaining a clean, contemporary appearance.

Extra-Fortified Cabinet – Black, White & New Classic Oak

One of the defining features of the REEF-FRAME series is its newly designed marine-spec plywood cabinet.

Unlike conventional aquarium stands, the REEF-FRAME cabinet is engineered to support the full contour of the aquarium glass.

Adjustable leveling feet help provide precise installation, while stainless steel hinges offer durability in the humid environment beneath a saltwater aquarium.

Choose from three beautiful finishes:

Black Cabinet

A sophisticated, contemporary appearance that complements modern interiors and allows the aquarium's vibrant colors to become the focal point.

White Cabinet

A bright, clean appearance ideal for coastal homes, modern living spaces, and lighter interior designs.

Classic Oak Cabinet – New

The new Classic Oak finish introduces the natural warmth and appearance of wood into the REEF-FRAME collection.

Its wood-inspired aesthetic creates a more furniture-like appearance, making the aquarium an attractive addition to living rooms, offices, and spaces featuring natural materials.

All three finishes share the same reinforced marine-spec plywood construction, leveling system, and stainless steel hardware.

Advanced ReefGate Plumbing

The REEF-FRAME 170 includes Red Sea's precision-engineered plumbing system.

Enlarged downflow piping helps maintain smooth, quiet drainage, while the ReefGate high-precision valve allows accurate water-flow adjustments.

A curved 25mm return outlet helps distribute water back into the display.

Concealed plumbing and a central overflow with removable surface-skimmer comb sections provide a clean appearance and simplify maintenance.

Versatile REEF-SPEC Sump

The included 10.3-gallon REEF-SPEC sump provides a flexible filtration foundation.

Features include:

• Adjustable protein skimmer chamber

• Removable mechanical filtration compartment

• Included micron filter socks and media cups

• ReefMat-ready filtration design

• Integrated bubble trap

• Space for compatible filtration equipment

The removable filtration compartment allows reefkeepers to use traditional mechanical filtration or upgrade to compatible automated roller filtration.

Fully Customizable Reef System

The non-MAX REEF-FRAME 170 is designed for reefkeepers who prefer to select their own equipment.

Choose the lighting, return pump, circulation pumps, protein skimmer, monitoring system, and automatic top-off that best suit your aquarium.

This approach provides maximum flexibility without requiring a predetermined equipment package.

What's Included

• REEF-FRAME 170 ultra-clear glass aquarium

• Marine-spec plywood cabinet in selected finish

• 10.3-gallon REEF-SPEC sump

• Complete plumbing kit with ReefGate precision valve

• Micron filter socks

• Mechanical filtration media cups

Equipment Sold Separately: Lighting, circulation pumps, return pump, protein skimmer, ReefMat roller filter, aquarium controller, automatic top-off system, and monitoring probes.

Aquarium Specifications

Manufacturer Warranty

Red Sea provides a standard 3-year manufacturer warranty on REEF-FRAME aquariums.

Register your new aquarium within 90 days of purchase to receive an additional two years of coverage at no extra cost, for a total of up to five years.

Warranty coverage is subject to Red Sea's terms and conditions.

Build Your Dream Reef with Lush Corals

At Lush Corals, our team can help you select compatible lighting, filtration equipment, circulation pumps, and quality livestock to create a reef aquarium suited to your goals.

Whether you're designing your first premium reef aquarium or upgrading an established system, the Red Sea REEF-FRAME 170 provides a beautiful, customizable foundation.