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CADE REEF 2100 S2

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$7,225

The 2100 Series 2 brings high volume filtration, a generous media and macroalgae refugium area in the sump, and the highest quality manufacturing and design to this large 282-gallon total capacity system!

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Description

CADE REEF 2100 S2 – Tank

The CADE REEF 2100 S2 Tank is a rimless open-top design boasting super high clarity Opti-Clear glass with flat polished edges constructed using the highest quality German Whacker silicone. Silicone is robotically applied resulting in perfect gaps and a razor-clean minimalist finish. All-CADE REEF 2100 S2 tanks measures 2100mm high and 700mm wide with space split between 600mm of inhabitable tank width and the remaining 100mm allocated to the ‘Backdrop Water Management System’.  This neatly concealed system is home to two important functions, the Weir and very large capacity ATO Reservoirs. This internal rear panel is constructed from highly durable double laminated color impregnated black glass and each area is accessible from the top via side flip covers and a slide/flip central cover specifically designed to accommodate tank mounted lighting brackets. The CADE REEF 2100 S2 ‘Weir’ is unique in that it offers both surface and low water column intakes enabling superior uptake of heavier suspended solids that fail to reach regular surface intakes on regular Weirs. Having an extra intake also serves as an emergency back up should one intake become blocked.

CADE REEF 2100 S2 – Cabinet

CADE REEF 2100 S2 cabinets are now all 600mm and require no assembly whatsoever. We deliver them to you completely assembled (sump installed) within a solid plywood box. Simply open the box, position the cabinet, rest the tank on top and screw your plumbing together. It’s that simple! The CADE REEF 2100 S2 cabinet has both front and side doors with hinges and magnetic latches cleverly hidden within the framework. The right side cabinet door accesses the Controller Management area with power on/off switches displayed for easy access. This area is specifically designed for mounting electrical controllers keeping them neat and safely away from saltwater. The PR Series 2 models now include a Chiller / Accessories space on the right side of the cabinet on models PR2-900 and up. The 700mm depth provides enough space for both a chiller and other items such as dosing vessels etc. Above this, a shelf is also provided for items such as a dosing pump and this area also provides space to neatly manage power cables that connect to the internal plugs on the Power Distribution Unit. The cabinet also has foam padding pre-installed to protect the tank and we’ve also added industrial grade adjustable caster feet for leveling out your Aquarium on uneven floors. CADE Cabinets are constructed using materials that are 100% waterproof. We are all aware that wood, metal, and saltwater do not equate to a durable hard-wearing cabinet and because water spills are inevitable in our hobby we’ve constructed our cabinets using completely waterproof materials aluminum, glass, and industrial plastic. These materials will never swell, rust or deteriorate. Even the magnetic door closes are hidden inside the framework to prevent them from corroding. The cabinet color is anodized to the aluminum frame which provides a perfect hardwearing finish and is also unaffected by corrosive saltwater. Rest assured that the CADE REEF 2100 S2 will last you a lifetime.

CADE REEF 2100 S2 – Filtration & Plumbing

CADE REEF 2100 S2 Sump filtration is a uniquely designed system that maximizes space and provides endless versatility no matter what your filtration preferences are. Every model has been equipped with pre-filtration sock/s a large Protein Skimmer / Reactor chamber, a Bio / Chemical Media Chamber and a Return Pump Chamber which also houses the ATO refill float valve that connects to the water storage reservoir in the rear of the tank. A handy inclusion to the PR-S2 sumps is individually removable 10x10x20h (cm) media baskets which can be used for any form of Biological or Chemical filter media. Filter baskets offset the need for additional media reactors such as a Carbon Reactor which ultimately saves space and additional expenses. A Macro Algae Refugium Chamber is included in models 1200, 1500, 1800, and 2100. This feature is optional and the acrylic panel is removable if desired. CADE PR 2100 S2 Plumbing is a pre-fabricated screw fit design that installs in minutes and requires no silicone. The plumbing starts in the weir with 2x down flow pipes (main drain & emergency). The main is fitted with a super fine adjustable gate valve (industry standard) for silencing the weir. The gate valve also enables adjustment of the Aquariums displays water height between the lower main drain and the taller emergency drain. Return flow to the Aquarium is via a  1″ PVC pipe that is neatly concealed within the ATO reservoir chamber and feeds back into the tank via a directional adjustment outlet. The entire system is extremely neat and is absolutely silent during operation.

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Dimensions

Tank – 82.6L x 29.52W x 25.5H
Stand – 82.6L x 29.52W x 35.4H
Weight

Tank – 620lbs
Stand – 420lbs

Tank w/ shipping crate – 650lbs
Stand w/ shipping crate – 450lbs

Customer Reviews

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Lana Thompson
I am in love

I was looking for my upgrade for a long time and saving even longer 😆, but i am in love with this! I have it now for over a year. The sump is so big and i can fit everything i need without removing socks. My feefmat had some issues and i easily switched from it to socks without any problems. I love the doors open on the sides and all the room in the cabinet. I had some hiccups with delivery people and some delivery damages but the customer service was so great, they were on the top of it and kept me updated. The lid could be a bit better but other tanks don’t even come with this. The only what i can see is a bit of bowing in the middle: about 5mm.
The light fits perfectly and i added circulation pump in the middle as well (i was worried if i would able to do it). It is a center of attention in my living room.

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Kyle Unfus

I've had my 2100 for 4 months now, running for 3. I've tried to give time to let things play out, mature and here is my honest assessment so far.

Design:
The overall design is very good, as I expected and what honestly made my decision to buy this aquarium over its competitors. I love the hidden ATO reservoir, the return design and the layout of the sump. I like the use of glass and aluminum for the stand as well.
Build Quality:
The design is great, but the execution of it is where I have complaints. Upon initial inspection, I found quite a few locations where the silicone was very sloppy and poorly cleaned up. The entire rear cover had disbonded during shipping and I was left to fix it myself (more on AB customer service later). Several locations on the glass in the sump was also poorly cut, and not smoothed out. The doors have no latches, magnetic catches or auto close feature to keep them closed. The plastic band clamps are all absolute trash - they have all but one broken and needed to be replaced with proper stainless ones. I should have complied with a comment on R2R and thrown them out to begin with. On the subject of plumbing, the PVC is all metric and that isn't mentioned anywhere . So if you're in the US and want to modify the return plumbing, you'll need to find your own adapters. Also, for a system of this size, I strongly believe the return plumbing is undersized and with the bulkheads predrilled and installed - you're stuck with it. Despite the description saying it has "1″ PVC pipe", it is not. Its metric first of all, not English size, and further it's 25mm OD pipe, not ID so that description is misleading. Pipe size is commonly described based on the inside diameter as that's what matters - you don't go the the hardware store and ask for 1" OD pipe. Lastly, to be specific: 1" = 25.4mm. If you're going to quote dimensions get it right.
Aesthetics:
The glass is very clear, but not even a month in I noticed I caused a large scratch in the front panel just by cleaning with an algae scraper.
I purchased the white stand, and it's very hard to tell in the photos, but the glass doors have a distinct blue hue that makes them look different and do not match the aluminum part of the stand.
AB Customer Service:
When aquarium finally arrived, some 3 months after ordering and paying for it, I noticed immediately there were issues. I photographed and sent descriptions of the damage in immediately. At first I felt like my issues were given the proper attention and responses. There were many emails back and forth to confirm the issues I was seeing - damage to the stand, broken door, broken hinges, disbonded covers, etc. I received some parts relatively quickly along with some complimentary items as a peace offering. This was not expected to be the end as a door was still broken and "one should ship soon". Months later, AB has repeatedly gone cold on communicating and I still have no replacement door. As part of the initial set of issues, I documented that the stand was scratched and has multiple locations where paint is missing and is scuffed. After confirming and giving initial feedback, AB has not offered any repair method for this damage. For the disbonded rear cover- I essentially was told this happens and their aware of the issue and that was promptly the end of that discussion. I was left to fix that on my own.

Conclusion:
It's a beautiful aquarium, and it's going to be my centerpiece display for years. Most people will come in and look at it and be utterly blown away - everything inside the aquarium does help a bit too. For an aquarium of this cost and company repute, I'm conflicted and ultimately left wanting a different experience. I had none of these problems with my WB for example. In the end, I wish I had explored a different option. All of the good things this design has going for it I feel are overshadowed by the execution on the build, the poor delivery and follow on customer service. Will that feeling fade and the joy of a beautiful aquarium be all I'm left with in the future? Maybe, but its a bitter taste that is lingering so far.

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Devon

They look gre!t

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