What's a NUVO EXT Reef Ready?
"EXT" stands for External and "Reef Ready" means it needs a sump. The name was coined to describe the style of overflow and drain system used on this series of NUVO aquariums.
The EXT's are built with an external glass overflow, giving hobbyist 100% usable display space. Water cascades through the center weirs, enters a "Bean Animal" drain* and flows into a sump down below.
What's a "Bean Animal" Drain?
A "Bean Animal" is a 3 drain pipe overflow system consisting of: one primary siphon, one primary emergency and a secondary emergency.
This method is used in aquariums to create an ultra-quiet and ultra-safe overflow.
Ultra-Quiet (No Splashing / Gurgling Noise)
Handles High Water Turnover Rates
Adjustable Full Siphon Primary Drain
Emergency Drain (Safety)
Back Up Emergency Drain (Redundancy)
*plumbing outside overflow box not included
Ultra Thick, High Clarity, Low Iron Glass
Pre-drilled Drain and Return Holes
Genuine Loc-Line ® Return
Bean Animal Plumbing Kit*
Schedule 40 Bulk-Heads
Laser Cut Overflow Cover
Pre-installed Rubber Leveling Mat
Euro Braced on the EXT 200
*Herbie Plumbing Kit on EXT 50
Premium Features Come Standard
Every NUVO EXT is constructed with the highest grade raw materials
and includes all these premium features standard.
NUVO APS Aluminum Aquarium Stands
Aluminum has been a tried and true element for commercial fixtures for decades because of its versatility and strength.
We’ve brought that technology to our industry and crafted a sturdy, easy to setup, eye pleasing platform that showcases your reef. APS stands provide extra protection against corrosion and swelling associated with wood stands in harsh marine environments.