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CADE REEF 500 S3/N

CADE REEF 500 S3/N

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Premium Nano Reef • AIO

CADE Reef S3/N 500 — precision-built, all-in-one nano system with large-tank functionality, silent operation, and a corrosion-proof aluminum cabinet.

  • 30 gal display (38.5 gal total) • 8mm Opti-Clear rimless glass
  • Triple-intake concealed weir for stable flow & redundancy
  • Gravity-fed 2.6 gal ATO with indicator • quick-fit plumbing
  • Polycarbonate jump net cover included

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CADE Reef S3/N 500

A premium all-in-one Nano Reef Aquarium for advanced aquarists. Built with the precision and functionality of larger systems, it sets a new benchmark in stability, design, and everyday usability for nano reef keeping.

Tank

  • 30 gallon display volume (38.5 gallons system total)
  • 8mm Opti-Clear rimless glass with polished edges
  • Jet black rear glass panel (single sheet)
  • Concealed weir with three inlets (surface, mid, low)
  • Gravity-fed 2.6 gallon ATO reservoir with refill access and indicator
  • Pre-installed plumbing for quick setup
  • Polycarbonate jump net cover included

Cabinet

  • Dimensions: 19.7″ L × 22″ W × 35.4″ H (about 1.6 ft × 1.8 ft × 3 ft)
  • Full aluminum construction, including aluminum doors
  • 100% waterproof and corrosion-proof
  • Pre-assembled with sump installed
  • Device display and power management behind doors with integrated cable/power pack boxes
  • Left-side sump access for easy maintenance
  • Pre-installed foam tank mat
  • Adjustable castor feet for leveling

Sump & Filtration

  • Tinted glass sump
  • Roller mat ready (no filter socks required)
  • Large protein skimmer / reactor chamber
  • Bio/chemical media chamber with removable media baskets
  • Return pump chamber with ATO float valve
  • Reactor/chiller feed outlets

Plumbing

  • Newly designed pre-fabricated quick-fit plumbing system (tank-side pre-installed)
  • Only under-tank connections require fitting
  • Full Sanking plumbing system in grey/blue colorway
  • Dual downflow pipes (main + emergency) with fine-tune gate valve
  • Concealed return plumbing with non-return valve and directional nozzle
  • Runs completely silent

Why Choose the S3/N?

The S3/N 500 pairs premium build quality with advanced functionality to deliver nano-reef reliability that feels like a full-size system. With its triple-intake weir, roller-mat-ready sump, quick-fit plumbing, and an all-aluminum cabinet, it offers unmatched durability, performance, and ease of use.

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Dimensions

Tank – 19.6L x 22W x 19.6H
Stand – 19.6L x 22W x 35.4H

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