CADE Pro Reef 900 Series 2 fit check
CADE Pro Reef 900 Series 2 is a 110-gallon sumped reef ready measuring 35.4x23.6x21 in. It ships with a stand and a sump or rear filtration; plan separately for return pump, lighting, and ATO. At that volume ReefCrafter's math points to 275-550W of heating and about 3,300 GPH of mixed-reef flow.
CADE Pro Reef 900 Series 2: fits roughly 110 gallon systems. Specs, compatibility math, sizing risks, and alternatives before you buy.
Who it is for
Good fit for
- ✓ Keepers who want filtration space built in rather than plumbed later.
- ✓ Stocking plans that include larger fish such as tangs, once the tank is mature.
Not a fit for
- ✕ Buyers expecting a complete kit; it still needs return pump, lighting, and ATO.
Listed features
- rimless Opti-Clear glass
- concealed weir
- large built-in ATO reservoir
- cabinet and sump included
Compatibility math
Downstream requirements
Example: 110g points to about 275-550W of heat and 3,300 GPH mixed-reef flow.
The tank is the constraint every other component has to satisfy.
Risk notes
- A tank can look affordable until you account for the light spread, skimmer room, stand access, and upgrade path it forces.
- Price is marked as estimated, so verify current vendor pricing before treating the budget as final.
Professional fit context
- Check display volume, total volume, footprint, included sump/stand, and what equipment is still missing.
- CADE Pro Reef 900 Series 2 fits roughly 110 gallon systems; confirm that range against the final display volume, sump volume, and livestock plan.
- Treat the displayed price as a budget placeholder until a reviewed vendor page confirms current pricing.
Alternatives to compare
- Red Sea Reefer Peninsula 500 G2+ Aquarium System (109 Gal)
109 gallons vs 110: a smaller display.
- Red Sea Reefer 525 G2+ System (112 Gal)
112 gallons vs 110: a larger display.
- Waterbox REEF 180.5 Aquarium System (130 gallons)
130 gallons vs 110: a larger display.
Livestock this affects
- Flame angelfish
70+ gallon minimum; fits this 110-gallon display.
- Copperband butterflyfish
100+ gallon minimum; fits this 110-gallon display.
- Foxface rabbitfish
100+ gallon minimum; fits this 110-gallon display.
- Blue hippo tang
Needs 125+ gallons; too large for this tank.
Full spec snapshot
- Category
- Tanks
- Build tier
- Premium
- Estimated price
- $3,425 est.
- Tank fit range
- fits roughly 110 gallon systems
- Format
- Sumped Reef Ready
- Display volume
- 110 gal
- Footprint
- 835 sq in
Related reading
Questions
What equipment comes with the CADE Pro Reef 900 Series 2?
The catalog lists a stand and a sump or rear filtration as included. You still need return pump, lighting, ATO, skimmer, and flow pumps.
What size heater does the CADE Pro Reef 900 Series 2 need?
At 110 display gallons, ReefCrafter's 2.5-5 W per gallon band gives 275-550W, ideally split across two heaters of about 140W.
What tank size is the CADE Pro Reef 900 Series 2 for?
ReefCrafter's catalog fit range for it is 110 gallon systems. Confirm that against your final display volume, sump volume, and livestock plan rather than the box label alone.
What should I compare the CADE Pro Reef 900 Series 2 against?
Red Sea Reefer Peninsula 500 G2+ Aquarium System (109 Gal) (109 gallons vs 110: a smaller display); Red Sea Reefer 525 G2+ System (112 Gal) (112 gallons vs 110: a larger display); Waterbox REEF 180.5 Aquarium System (130 gallons) (130 gallons vs 110: a larger display).
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