Red Sea Reefer 525 G2+ System (112 Gal) fit check
Red Sea Reefer 525 G2+ System (112 Gal) is a 112-gallon sumped reef ready measuring 59x25.5x55.7 in. It ships with a stand, a sump or rear filtration, and ATO; plan separately for return pump, lighting, and skimmer. At that volume ReefCrafter's math points to 280-560W of heating and about 3,360 GPH of mixed-reef flow.
Red Sea Reefer 525 G2+ System (112 Gal): fits roughly 112 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 skimmer.
Listed features
- rimless beveled glass
- cabinet and sump included
- ReefATO+
Compatibility math
Downstream requirements
Example: 112g points to about 280-560W of heat and 3,360 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.
- Red Sea Reefer 525 G2+ System (112 Gal) fits roughly 112 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
- CADE Pro Reef 900 Series 2
110 gallons vs 112: a smaller display.
- Red Sea Reefer Peninsula 500 G2+ Aquarium System (109 Gal)
109 gallons vs 112: a smaller display.
- Waterbox REEF 180.5 Aquarium System (130 gallons)
130 gallons vs 112: a larger display.
Livestock this affects
- Foxface rabbitfish
100+ gallon minimum; fits this 112-gallon display.
- Purple tang
100+ gallon minimum; fits this 112-gallon display.
- Green mandarin dragonet
75+ gallon minimum; fits this 112-gallon display.
- Blue hippo tang
Needs 125+ gallons; too large for this tank.
Full spec snapshot
- Category
- Tanks
- Build tier
- Premium
- Estimated price
- $3,499 est.
- Tank fit range
- fits roughly 112 gallon systems
- Format
- Sumped Reef Ready
- Display volume
- 112 gal
- Footprint
- 1,505 sq in
Related reading
Questions
What equipment comes with the Red Sea Reefer 525 G2+ System (112 Gal)?
The catalog lists a stand, a sump or rear filtration, and ATO as included. You still need return pump, lighting, skimmer, and flow pumps.
What size heater does the Red Sea Reefer 525 G2+ System (112 Gal) need?
At 112 display gallons, ReefCrafter's 2.5-5 W per gallon band gives 280-560W, ideally split across two heaters of about 140W.
What tank size is the Red Sea Reefer 525 G2+ System (112 Gal) for?
ReefCrafter's catalog fit range for it is 112 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 Red Sea Reefer 525 G2+ System (112 Gal) against?
CADE Pro Reef 900 Series 2 (110 gallons vs 112: a smaller display); Red Sea Reefer Peninsula 500 G2+ Aquarium System (109 Gal) (109 gallons vs 112: a smaller display); Waterbox REEF 180.5 Aquarium System (130 gallons) (130 gallons vs 112: a larger display).
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