Red Sea REEFER 625 G3+ — 164 Gallon (620 L) Reef-Ready Aquarium with ReefControl Pro ATO

The Red Sea REEFER 625 G3+ is a 163.8 US gal (620 L) reef-ready aquarium supplied with the ReefControl Pro controller and its ATO module.

The REEFER 625 G3+ replaces the G3 generation. According to Red Sea's official specifications, the REEFER 625 G3+ now ships with the ReefControl Pro controller and its automatic top-off (ATO) module with built-in temperature monitoring, plus a ReefSense pH and temperature probe. The ReefGate high-precision valve sits on the downflow pipe, and Red Sea says the redesigned plumbing delivers up to 50% more water circulation.

In this official video, Red Sea walks through the REEFER G3+ line: the tank, sump, plumbing and ReefControl controller that also come with the Red Sea REEFER 625 G3+.

What comes with the Red Sea REEFER 625 G3+

• Ultra-clear glass tank: 19 mm front, 19 mm sides, 15 mm bottom and 19 mm back
• Bracing: Euro-brace + bottom brace
• REEF-SPEC sump with a removable, ReefMat-ready mechanical filtration module, micron filter bags and media cups
• Silent downflow system and ReefGate high-precision valve
• Return outlets: 2 × 25 mm (single or dual pump)
• ReefControl Pro controller with ATO module and integrated temperature monitoring
• ReefSense pH and temperature probe

The Red Sea REEFER 625 G3+ comes without technical equipment: ReefLED lighting, circulation pumps, the return pump, the protein skimmer and the ReefMat are not included, so each REEFER 625 G3+ owner builds the system with the gear they prefer.

Why the REEFER 625 G3+ tank is built strong

Red Sea states that all REEFER G3+ models are eurobraced "for extra strength." A eurobrace is a strip of glass bonded flat around the entire top of the tank. It ties the four panels together, so the tank flexes less under water pressure and the silicone seams carry less stress. The REEFER 625 G3+ also has a bottom brace, which Red Sea calls top and bottom bracing.

The REEFER 625 G3+ ultra-clear glass is 19 mm front, 19 mm sides, 15 mm bottom and 19 mm back. Thicker glass bends less. Red Sea bonds its tanks with high-quality euro-silicone chosen for long-lasting structural integrity.

The REEFER 625 G3+ tank rests on an aluminum support on top of a reinforced marine-plywood cabinet. Models from the 625 up also have front aluminum supports inside the cabinet. With its adjustable feet, the cabinet levels precisely, so the weight is spread evenly under the tank with no pressure points.

REEFER 625 G3+ specifications

These figures come from Red Sea's published G3+ model chart and the REEFER G3+ Series operation manual. The manual states that the floor directly below the Red Sea REEFER 625 G3+ must be rated for 2,079 lb (938 kg) once the system is filled.

The REEFER 625 G3+ ReefControl Pro controller

The ReefControl Pro supplied with the Red Sea REEFER 625 G3+ supports up to 7 ReefSense probes and sensors and two 12 V DC devices. Red Sea notes that the controller accepts the full range of ReefSense probes and sensors as well as the ReefControl Power strip. The REEFER 625 G3+ ATO module replaces evaporated water in the pump section and holds the water level constant, which keeps the whole circulation system stable.

The REEFER 625 G3+ cabinet

The Red Sea REEFER 625 G3+ sits on a laminated marine-plywood cabinet with epoxy-painted doors, stainless-steel hinges and adjustable feet. Like every model from the 625 up, the REEFER 625 G3+ is reinforced with front aluminum supports.

Frequently asked questions

REEFER 625 G3+ or REEF-FRAME 500: what is the difference?

Both are 150 cm long. The REEFER 625 G3+ has thicker glass: 19/19/15/19 mm with top and bottom bracing, versus 15/15/15/15 mm eurobraced on the REEF-FRAME 500. The REEFER 625 G3+ has a larger tank: 497 L versus 405 L, 60 cm tall versus 55 cm and 65 cm deep versus 57.5 cm. The REEFER 625 G3+ ships with the ReefControl Pro controller, the ATO module and a pH probe, and its tank sits on an aluminum support for a floating look. The REEF-FRAME 500 is ATO-ready but sold without a controller or ATO module, and its tank sits on the full cabinet. Both are covered by the same Red Sea warranty.

What replaces the REEFER 525 G3?

The REEFER 525 G3 is no longer offered. At the same 150 cm length, Red Sea offers two options: the REEF-FRAME 500, a reef-ready tank without a controller, or the larger REEFER 625 G3+, which ships with the ReefControl Pro and its ATO module.

What is the difference between the REEFER G3 and G3+?

The REEFER 625 G3+ ships with the ReefControl Pro controller, its ATO module and a ReefSense pH and temperature probe, along with the ReefGate valve and redesigned plumbing. Red Sea also eurobraces every G3+ model; on the G3 generation, eurobracing was limited to the 425 and up. The G3 generation came with the ReefATO+.

How much weight does the floor need to support for a REEFER 625 G3+?

Red Sea's manual lists an approximate total weight of 2,079 lb (938 kg) for the REEFER 625 G3+ filled with water. The floor directly under the system must be rated for that load.

Which return pump for the REEFER 625 G3+?

Red Sea's manual recommends one ReefRun G2 8000, rated 4100-8300 L/h (1080-2200 gph), for the REEFER 625 G3+. The pump is not included.

What warranty comes with the REEFER 625 G3+?

Red Sea warrants the system for 3 years against manufacturing defects. When the REEFER 625 G3+ is registered with Red Sea within 90 days of purchase, the warranty on the structural integrity of the tank and cabinet extends to 5 years at no cost. Canada is an eligible country.

Why buy from ReefSolution

Aquariums ReefSolution is an authorized Red Sea dealer with a store in Laval, Quebec, and we ship across Canada. The REEFER 625 G3+ ships from the warehouse of Red Sea's Canadian distributor. To complete the system:

• the Red Sea ReefRun G2 return pump, the 8000 model being the one the manual recommends
• the ReefSense Salinity and Temperature probe, which plugs into the supplied controller
• the ReefControl Power 8 strip, which adds outlet control to the controller
• the Red Sea REEF-FRAME 500, our more affordable option at the same length