I have used Aquaclear filters for almost 30 years. One of my filters is 15 years old and still works perfectly. I find that if you keep your water high, they re-start on their own, no problem. I have not had issues with the propellers or the tubes getting plugged or anything like that. I find that with regular maintenance everything works great!
I'm glad they didn't put the pump in the tank. I burned 2 tidals because plant debris gets stuck in the pump and burns the motor. So went back to aquaclear and works great!
I recently purchased an AC50 and I was doing maintenance and took the J tube right out and cleaned the sponge. when I restarted the filter it started right away. Seems to be a good quality, quiet filter. So far very pleased 👍🏼
Aquaclear was my go-to aquarium filter for many years, before Fluval bought them, until I saw your review of the SeaChem Tidal. I agree with your assessment of both filters 100%.
This is such a relief to know that this is an overall very good filter. (I've ordered the AC30 since the filter I had before just died this morning. I'm looking forward to the new one.)
I agree you can’t get a better HOB than the Seachem filters. My one knock is the skimmer. It should have a way to close it. I prefer the water being drawn from the bottom of the tank. Waste tends to sink to the bottom of the tank. the AC 110 is still 🎉a great filter. I have had one for about 15 years. I ran it for years. I use it as a backup now. A few weeks ago I had a canister filter go bad. Pulled the old filter off the shelf, plugged it in and it works as good as the day I bought it. Plenty of room to take bio media out of the canister and put on top of the sponge.
Aqua clear is a staple and I’ve known it literally all my life. Great video and great break down! It would neat to see if it could do a dry start but no worries either, that might happen once in a while if the entire filter is removed for cleaning and if you use power heads to pump water from your aquarium it could suck the water right out resulting in a dry run but not exactly everyday or accidental either. Love it and thank you for sharing, stay happy and healthy my friend!!! 😊❤
The AquaClear 110 is my favorite Hang on the Back filter. The Tital is good, but jeez-o-peet do I hate that skimmer feature. I also really hate that the draw attention to the hardware by making the dials that wonky blue color. Personally, I have never ever had a problem with my 110s not starting back up after a power outage. The only time they need help is when I do water changes that take the water in the tank down below the intake. I do liie that the Tidal doesn't have that issue. If I have one complaint about the AC product, its that the sponge will sometimes become buoyant and float to the top, pushing the lid up and exposing all the media to the air. Again, the 110s have never had that issue. The 50s (I think they're 50s) have it all the time. If they have successfully fixed that issue with the redesign, that will make Whip a happy happy boy.
I’ve been using the AC70 for a little over a month. It has improved with power outages. If the Tidal had an on/off skimmer switch I would put it #1. But it’s #2 for me. But both are good filters
@@pwaquatics3290 I have to admit I'm not wild about the skimmer for the Tidals. It would be nice if they had a way to close it off if you didn't want to use it.
Fluval even has a brand new surface skimmer add-on for AC filters on their website. Now they should add a clip on water ramp lip that can be used when more surface current is needed.
After reading the reviews of the Tidals I can tell you it's still the ACs for me. Since my aunt gave me one with my very first tank as a child in the 80s all the way to now it's been the best design and remains that. Quiet, simplicity of good design, consistent product quality and media capacity all are very important to me and AC cornered the market on it. I'm nervous about buying the "Fluval" if I ever need a new one.
I have a 150 gallon African Cichlid tank that has a Tidal 110 on one side and an AC 110 (old type) on the other side. They both run flawlessly. If I had to pick one it would be the Tidal mostly due to the pump in the tank and the ease of maintenance. But, I still like the Aqua Clear too. Also, the Tidal blends in way better with my black background.
I do have one good reason for having to pump outside the tank it can keep the temperature down so if you have cold water fish that could be the difference between needing a chiller or getting away with fans
Too me hands down seachem Tidal is numero uno, I have had aquaclear for years and as soon as I saw your review on the seachem, I had to buy one and try myself and boy oh boy l, it did not disappoint, I actually replaced all my aquaclears with seachem (2 110s and 2 35s). The deal breakers were the pump inside the aquarium, the surface skimmer and the filter basket ease for cleaning. Thanks for the review and love the channel!
Great video. I've been an Aquaclear fan for years. After your review of the Seachem Tidal series, I bought a Tidal 55 and am very happy with it. I think I'll try Aquaclear again on the next go round. Thanks for the info😀
Funny timing on the video. One of my local fish shops actually did have them. Not only did they have them, they were giving out a free filter to the first dozen people who brought an old model in and trade it for that new one, no matter the size (I brought an old 20/30 and got a 50).
We run on a 60 gallon the old AC 110 and the Tidal 110. The Tidal blends better against our black background. However if I would like the the AC better on any other background. They are both great but we did choose the Tidal to replace having another AC 110 because of the power failure issue. Will replace the old AC110 when we get a hold of it with the new. I wish you would do a side by side comparison on the tank. For example which has better flow adjustment, which is quieter, etc
I love my seachem functions just like a canister filter except it hangs on the back. I run mine for a month with a filter floss pad that I cut to fit along with the pads and ceramic bio bag it comes with. The surface skimmer is a blessing, my betta hates it but he's getting a new home 😂
Never have been a fan of Aquaclear, I have one and it ...works.... but my pref is the Tidal's "I own lots of them" thanks for the video, the main reason I hate the Aquaclear is how they control the water flow, constantly causes air locks on the one I have.
AC will always be the winner for me due to the larger and actually rectangular media box and the larger sponges. I just run two sponges on mine. You cannot beat the bacteria surface area for a HOB.
While I like the internal filter of the Seachem Tidal, it just doesn’t work for shrimp. It’s nice to see the Aquaclear can self-prime. That makes it my first choice for my tanks. Thank you for the review.
Marineland makes the best simply because of the flow, but Oase is a close second because of the built in heater. Marineland sits low and has a bevel to shoot the water across the surface giving great surface agitation, and you can just use poly-filter as media.
If the Fluval AC's will start up after a power interruption then that is a good thing for sure. I'm not familiar enough with the Fluval AC's for the media maintenance versus the Seachem Tidals. I have a Tidal 35 (quarantine, 10gallon) & Tidal 55 (29 gallon). The Tidal filter media is easy to clean/ replace.
I don’t know if it is available in the U.S. but to me the Oase Bioplus corner filter is the best filter. Super silent, many flow options and you can hide a heater inside. The filter chamber is connected by magnets what makes cleaning super easy
Based on my experience with AquaClear filters, the only reason it won't restart is if the siphon breaks. And if your water level is high enough it shouldn't be an issue. I run a Tidal 100. I like it. But, it is more difficult to clean the filter housing. All sorts of debris gets trapped behind the skimmer area. And it cannot be completely opened up. I don't like the change to AquaClear 70 and smaller filter basket. The vertical divider interferes with the ability to customize media any way you want.
I don't have the new Fluval but I've been using an AC50 for a couple of years. I love it. The only time it doesn't restart is if there's not enough water left in it. If you don't move it or remove any of that water it will always start back up again. I only need to prime it when I remove the filter to clean it.
I wish they would have made the waterfall piece go lower into the tank. I have a tetra HOB filter that has a lip that goes down a few inches into the tank, which keeps the waterfall sound from happening unless my water goes like 2-3 inches below the plastic rim. It guides the water kinda like a waterslide. This one looks like it doesn't go down as far.
The ultra cheap Finnex PF-7 I use on my daughter's 10gal betta tank included an intake filter. I do not know of the bigger ones do, but I'm about to try one since it's been a solid HoB filter.
I've had an Aquaclear on a 20 long for probably three years now, and it's always come right back up after a power outage. My only real peeve with it is I need to clean the impeller more often than any other filter I have. On a different note, if you haven't yet, you need to check out Spiritbox, John. I think Lisa would probably like some of their songs. Courtney has a beautiful singing voice, but she can also get rough like Corey Taylor. The guitarist has sick riffs, and they rhythm section are super talented. Start off with Circle With Me, Jaded, and Rules of Nine. Then check out Silk in the Strings, Cellar Door, and Yellowjacket. Maybe make one of those popular, couples reaction video lol.
I always used the AC110 on my 60g fantail goldfish tank. It works great. Then I noticed my fish were avoiding half the tank. The flow was too heavy. I removed it and use a diy filter that doesn't push my fish around. It is an excellent filter though. My favorite.
I ran a couple of Aquaclear filters in the past on a 75 gallon. We went on vacation for 5 days, and lost power during that timeframe and I lost a tank full of fish. If been using Tidal for about a year now and really like them.
both of my tidal make noisy. i have four aquaclear 70 for many years and are still running well, but will love to try the new aquaclear ac50, thanks for the review
Buy a coarse sponge filter and it won't clog as fast. Also the surface skimmer on the seachem makes using a pre-filter a moot case which is a deal breaker for me with my plants 40 gallon. I look forward to buying a new aquaclear and just shoving my okd media from my current one into it.
I have two new model fluval AC 20s. Both restart immediately without problem so long as the basket has water in it. I keep my tank full but they restart even if the water is down a few inches
Great review and although HOB filters are not my thing i like your take on it shame they cant figure out a way of getting the media your clean often and most at the top or at least more accessible but thanks for the heads up
From what I could see in various video, besides adding the 'nipple' control, they should modify the 'tabs' between the foam and media bags from a solid piece to a grated style. I think that would maximize the flow through the foam, not block it. All my HOBs are now Seachem, save one AquaClear, which still a 50/50 gamble if it will restart after maintenance/power outage.
Funny I just lost power this morning and my 110 did start back up , only time I have had issues is when I clean my tank then I have to add water to back to start. I would think the new design of intake tube gives it more suction to the motor to solve the issue. I love my 110 it’s a work horse plus I can build my media biological etc the way I like with all the space they give u
Wow, it took 45 years but they finally fixed the shape of that tube and the pump issue. 45 years. To be fair they used to be Hagen filters but fluval kept the same lousy design. I guess anything is possible if you wait long enough. You have more patience than I do. I do internal or canister filters. Tired of dry pump syndrome.
I have decided to replace my kit filters. Stand by for that order! My 'local' fish store is an hour away. (Aquariums Unlimited- everyone in the Virginia Beach area and beyond Aquariums Unlimited is THE best, cleanest, well stocked fish store as well as Reptiles)
What stoped you to drain X cm from the rim and simulate power outage? And find out IF or WHEN at the number of cm approximately until it will not start back up again..❤ I guess it will still perform worse than having the the pump outside. But we dont know.😅 Or if the enhancments is making ANY difference at all.🤔 In other words there is a lot more desired for the testing procedure than just plug and unplug.😂 Thanks for the video!❤
Sorry to say, but both have one flaw that made me throw seachem to trash- the filter media aren't stored in cage and when you have some cichlids like tilapias which suddenly dig a tone before breeding i had one situation where filtr floss cloged, raised and seachem started spilling wather in the night, fortunately it was so loud that i instantly woke up, but still there are hang on backs where top of the compartment is kept by a plastic cage.
I have an aquaclear 110 that I turned into a overflow for my marineland c530 canister filter by replacing the motor with a bulkhead. This is a huge missed opportunity for an accessory option with the FX line of filters it took them decades to make an official spray bar option. This gives me the surface agitation and makes chemical filtration easier as I don't have to tear down the canister to get the chemical media out.
So you have the regular c530 intake, to canister, and the output goes into a bulkhead on the HOB where the motor for it usually is? Then you can swap things in and out of the hob easily without taking out the canister?
I feel you could have brought cost into the conversation aswell, as the two filters are so close in your mind in terms of performance, It may be best for consumers to purchase based on better price point.
I've never had any o🎉f these failure to prime. They have been my favorite HOB for decades. I guess back the 1990's I didn't have the Internet to tell me I shouldn't like them😂😂😂
I know you love the Tidals. But I had problems with 3 different Tidals I owned. I had 2 110 and 1 75. All 3 were very loud and all 3 had bypass when cranked up to full. If you want the filters to start back up at power outages reliably, you need to do two things: 1. Replace the impeller shaft. They're a wear and tear item that wears out over time. 2. Lubricate the impeller shaft with a little bit of silicon grease. If any of my Aquaclears won't start after a power outage, I pull out the impeller shaft, and I usually find that they're worn and rusted. I've started to replace my impeller shafts every year. That might be overkill, and you may be able to go every 2 years.
Sorry to say but i hated my seachem tidal. It now sits in my shed. Because the motor is inside the tank in my heavenly planted tank it was always cloged up. I had to take it apart every week and cleaned it.
Would the 110-alone.. be enough for a 55g? I'm assuming yes but would still love an answer. Looking to upgrade my HOB that came with my 55 as I dont think it's efficient. Ty
@adelinawarriner6259 I always had the little bottom leveler piece maxed out. I've put two pieces of cardboard under the leveler now, and it still sometimes gets closer to the edge than I'm comfortable with. If anything, it may be that it's off level to the right, rather than to the back.
I'm currently looking to adding a HOB to my 75 gal Mbuna tank and I'm not sure which one to go with, right now I have a Fluval 307 canister and a double barrel circulation pump. decisions decisions🤔🤔🤔
I use the seachem 55 and fluval fluval c3 no issues with them but the aquaclear was horrible.even if my filter sponge wasn't clogged it would still float up.and for it did not agitate the surface of the water that much
I live off grid and power off my home every time I leave. I have had ZERO issues with my old style aqua clear restarting when I power back on. It has been off for days and still restarts with zero issues. I really don't understand the problem people are having
They don't restart when the water level is too low, when the pump is way too dirty and when a totally worn out pump axle creates too much play or too much drag. Water level and dirt are by far the most important factors.
I'd love to have the 50 gallon one, but im to poor to update my filters i have, the aquarium is still cycling, its a 40 gallon bin but i m afraid of glass breaking ... Again 😅
All of my filters that are AquaClear and I only use AquaClear all start back up after a power outage. The only thing that would not make them start back up is if your water is so low anyway. When you're saying it's easier for them to start you're talking about a difference of 30 seconds to maybe a minute. So I don't understand what the fuss is about the cecum title. I love my Aqua clears they're very easy to use they're very easy to find on sale. And they last for decades. I am interested in the curved part now that goes from the tank into the filter. Instead of it being a perfect u-shape maybe the curve shape allows for easier cleaning that has been the most difficult part of the entire filter. It doesn't impact performance or anything and it's covered up but if you really wanted to clean it it's virtually impossible to get stained algae off of it.
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I have used Aquaclear filters for almost 30 years. One of my filters is 15 years old and still works perfectly. I find that if you keep your water high, they re-start on their own, no problem. I have not had issues with the propellers or the tubes getting plugged or anything like that. I find that with regular maintenance everything works great!
I'm glad they didn't put the pump in the tank. I burned 2 tidals because plant debris gets stuck in the pump and burns the motor. So went back to aquaclear and works great!
I recently purchased an AC50 and I was doing maintenance and took the J tube right out and cleaned the sponge. when I restarted the filter it started right away. Seems to be a good quality, quiet filter. So far very pleased 👍🏼
Aquaclear was my go-to aquarium filter for many years, before Fluval bought them, until I saw your review of the SeaChem Tidal. I agree with your assessment of both filters 100%.
This is such a relief to know that this is an overall very good filter. (I've ordered the AC30 since the filter I had before just died this morning. I'm looking forward to the new one.)
I agree you can’t get a better HOB than the Seachem filters. My one knock is the skimmer. It should have a way to close it. I prefer the water being drawn from the bottom of the tank. Waste tends to sink to the bottom of the tank. the AC 110 is still 🎉a great filter. I have had one for about 15 years. I ran it for years. I use it as a backup now. A few weeks ago I had a canister filter go bad. Pulled the old filter off the shelf, plugged it in and it works as good as the day I bought it. Plenty of room to take bio media out of the canister and put on top of the sponge.
Yeah, I keep extra bio media on the top of mine.
Dennerle, Oase and Hygger all include "pre-filters" for the tip of the intake, aka a simple sponge.
Aqua clear is a staple and I’ve known it literally all my life. Great video and great break down! It would neat to see if it could do a dry start but no worries either, that might happen once in a while if the entire filter is removed for cleaning and if you use power heads to pump water from your aquarium it could suck the water right out resulting in a dry run but not exactly everyday or accidental either. Love it and thank you for sharing, stay happy and healthy my friend!!! 😊❤
The AquaClear 110 is my favorite Hang on the Back filter. The Tital is good, but jeez-o-peet do I hate that skimmer feature. I also really hate that the draw attention to the hardware by making the dials that wonky blue color. Personally, I have never ever had a problem with my 110s not starting back up after a power outage. The only time they need help is when I do water changes that take the water in the tank down below the intake. I do liie that the Tidal doesn't have that issue. If I have one complaint about the AC product, its that the sponge will sometimes become buoyant and float to the top, pushing the lid up and exposing all the media to the air. Again, the 110s have never had that issue. The 50s (I think they're 50s) have it all the time. If they have successfully fixed that issue with the redesign, that will make Whip a happy happy boy.
I too hate the skimmer so GYAT DAYUM noisy when stuff inevitably clogs it especially if plants(Duckweed) is present
I’ve been using the AC70 for a little over a month. It has improved with power outages. If the Tidal had an on/off skimmer switch I would put it #1. But it’s #2 for me. But both are good filters
@@pwaquatics3290 I have to admit I'm not wild about the skimmer for the Tidals. It would be nice if they had a way to close it off if you didn't want to use it.
Can’t wait. Thanks for the review.
Fluval even has a brand new surface skimmer add-on for AC filters on their website.
Now they should add a clip on water ramp lip that can be used when more surface current is needed.
I love the Marina slim and Penguin filters solely because of the self-priming feature on both.
Don’t forget the other issue, the little black spacer piece on the bottom that falls off and can’t handle the weight of the filter.
i got the ac110. i haven't had that issue at all. it's on there nice and tight.
After reading the reviews of the Tidals I can tell you it's still the ACs for me. Since my aunt gave me one with my very first tank as a child in the 80s all the way to now it's been the best design and remains that.
Quiet, simplicity of good design, consistent product quality and media capacity all are very important to me and AC cornered the market on it. I'm nervous about buying the "Fluval" if I ever need a new one.
I have a 150 gallon African Cichlid tank that has a Tidal 110 on one side and an AC 110 (old type) on the other side. They both run flawlessly. If I had to pick one it would be the Tidal mostly due to the pump in the tank and the ease of maintenance. But, I still like the Aqua Clear too. Also, the Tidal blends in way better with my black background.
Can't wait to see where that filter is going!
the ac110 has holes too...there are slits on each side right where the lid sits onto the top.
I do have one good reason for having to pump outside the tank it can keep the temperature down so if you have cold water fish that could be the difference between needing a chiller or getting away with fans
Great video and thank you for sharing and giving us your input on the new Fluval designs.
Too me hands down seachem Tidal is numero uno, I have had aquaclear for years and as soon as I saw your review on the seachem, I had to buy one and try myself and boy oh boy l, it did not disappoint, I actually replaced all my aquaclears with seachem (2 110s and 2 35s). The deal breakers were the pump inside the aquarium, the surface skimmer and the filter basket ease for cleaning. Thanks for the review and love the channel!
Great video. I've been an Aquaclear fan for years. After your review of the Seachem Tidal series, I bought a Tidal 55 and am very happy with it. I think I'll try Aquaclear again on the next go round. Thanks for the info😀
Funny timing on the video. One of my local fish shops actually did have them. Not only did they have them, they were giving out a free filter to the first dozen people who brought an old model in and trade it for that new one, no matter the size (I brought an old 20/30 and got a 50).
As a dude with boxes of old filters I'm in, have to stop in my neighborhood locally owned shop called sea level in Minnetonka to check
We run on a 60 gallon the old AC 110 and the Tidal 110. The Tidal blends better against our black background. However if I would like the the AC better on any other background. They are both great but we did choose the Tidal to replace having another AC 110 because of the power failure issue. Will replace the old AC110 when we get a hold of it with the new. I wish you would do a side by side comparison on the tank. For example which has better flow adjustment, which is quieter, etc
I had 2 pumps burn up on me last week due to a power interruption. I rarely use HOB filters unless I have been rescaping.
Really enjoyed this product review, it was well done and informative
Even the old aqua clear cam pump automatically after power outages,and the fluval aqua clear 70 below you can customize your media whatever you want
I love my seachem functions just like a canister filter except it hangs on the back. I run mine for a month with a filter floss pad that I cut to fit along with the pads and ceramic bio bag it comes with. The surface skimmer is a blessing, my betta hates it but he's getting a new home 😂
Never have been a fan of Aquaclear, I have one and it ...works.... but my pref is the Tidal's "I own lots of them" thanks for the video, the main reason I hate the Aquaclear is how they control the water flow, constantly causes air locks on the one I have.
Great video dude! loving the new filter. I've been a fan of fluval since day 1 of my aquarium journey.
The media tray on the seachem is what sells me on their brand. Hands down. Plus the self priming is a bonus.
@@fatguyguns8708 Interesting. I think the seachem looks terrible. I won't buy it.
Really like the new AC30 I bought 2 been great so far and no lid rattle
4:00 It's called a J-Pipe (I recently had to replace mine on my Aquaclear 50) or J-tube or Return Pipe, or Inflow Pipe
AC will always be the winner for me due to the larger and actually rectangular media box and the larger sponges. I just run two sponges on mine. You cannot beat the bacteria surface area for a HOB.
While I like the internal filter of the Seachem Tidal, it just doesn’t work for shrimp. It’s nice to see the Aquaclear can self-prime. That makes it my first choice for my tanks. Thank you for the review.
I,m in the process of sitting up my 20 gallon tank and I,m considering changing to the Fluval filter.Just because I think it,s a better product.🐟🐟🐟🐟🌞🌞
Marineland makes the best simply because of the flow, but Oase is a close second because of the built in heater. Marineland sits low and has a bevel to shoot the water across the surface giving great surface agitation, and you can just use poly-filter as media.
If the Fluval AC's will start up after a power interruption then that is a good thing for sure. I'm not familiar enough with the Fluval AC's for the media maintenance versus the Seachem Tidals. I have a Tidal 35 (quarantine, 10gallon) & Tidal 55 (29 gallon). The Tidal filter media is easy to clean/ replace.
I don’t know if it is available in the U.S. but to me the Oase Bioplus corner filter is the best filter. Super silent, many flow options and you can hide a heater inside. The filter chamber is connected by magnets what makes cleaning super easy
Based on my experience with AquaClear filters, the only reason it won't restart is if the siphon breaks. And if your water level is high enough it shouldn't be an issue.
I run a Tidal 100. I like it. But, it is more difficult to clean the filter housing. All sorts of debris gets trapped behind the skimmer area. And it cannot be completely opened up.
I don't like the change to AquaClear 70 and smaller filter basket. The vertical divider interferes with the ability to customize media any way you want.
I just cut the plastic out on filters with unnecessary dividers tbh
Top fin includes a pre filter sponge with the pro filter and if you get the media pack you get a new one. It's a really nice filter
I don't have the new Fluval but I've been using an AC50 for a couple of years. I love it. The only time it doesn't restart is if there's not enough water left in it. If you don't move it or remove any of that water it will always start back up again. I only need to prime it when I remove the filter to clean it.
I wish they would have made the waterfall piece go lower into the tank. I have a tetra HOB filter that has a lip that goes down a few inches into the tank, which keeps the waterfall sound from happening unless my water goes like 2-3 inches below the plastic rim. It guides the water kinda like a waterslide. This one looks like it doesn't go down as far.
The ultra cheap Finnex PF-7 I use on my daughter's 10gal betta tank included an intake filter. I do not know of the bigger ones do, but I'm about to try one since it's been a solid HoB filter.
I've had an Aquaclear on a 20 long for probably three years now, and it's always come right back up after a power outage. My only real peeve with it is I need to clean the impeller more often than any other filter I have. On a different note, if you haven't yet, you need to check out Spiritbox, John. I think Lisa would probably like some of their songs. Courtney has a beautiful singing voice, but she can also get rough like Corey Taylor. The guitarist has sick riffs, and they rhythm section are super talented. Start off with Circle With Me, Jaded, and Rules of Nine. Then check out Silk in the Strings, Cellar Door, and Yellowjacket. Maybe make one of those popular, couples reaction video lol.
I always used the AC110 on my 60g fantail goldfish tank. It works great. Then I noticed my fish were avoiding half the tank. The flow was too heavy. I removed it and use a diy filter that doesn't push my fish around. It is an excellent filter though. My favorite.
Topfin pro filters also have a pre filter sponge with them.
The new fluval ac filter is the best
AC are gd filters but I still think flow control should be a knob on top better than moving whole intake
I ran a couple of Aquaclear filters in the past on a 75 gallon. We went on vacation for 5 days, and lost power during that timeframe and I lost a tank full of fish. If been using Tidal for about a year now and really like them.
I totally agree.... automatic primer is best
both of my tidal make noisy. i have four aquaclear 70 for many years and are still running well, but will love to try the new aquaclear ac50, thanks for the review
Very good video john i think that is a really good hob filter but in my opinion the seachem tital is still number 1 in my eyes
I run both a AC 110 and a Tidal 75 on my 40 breeder salt aquarium. I use the AC 110 as my refugium
Buy a coarse sponge filter and it won't clog as fast. Also the surface skimmer on the seachem makes using a pre-filter a moot case which is a deal breaker for me with my plants 40 gallon. I look forward to buying a new aquaclear and just shoving my okd media from my current one into it.
I have two new model fluval AC 20s. Both restart immediately without problem so long as the basket has water in it. I keep my tank full but they restart even if the water is down a few inches
This is what an honest review looks like, this guy is underpaid by his sponsors!! I am joking with the 2nd part.
Great review and although HOB filters are not my thing i like your take on it shame they cant figure out a way of getting the media your clean often and most at the top or at least more accessible but thanks for the heads up
I don't want a pump in my tank. But I very rarely lose power.
From what I could see in various video, besides adding the 'nipple' control, they should modify the 'tabs' between the foam and media bags from a solid piece to a grated style. I think that would maximize the flow through the foam, not block it. All my HOBs are now Seachem, save one AquaClear, which still a 50/50 gamble if it will restart after maintenance/power outage.
Funny I just lost power this morning and my 110 did start back up , only time I have had issues is when I clean my tank then I have to add water to back to start. I would think the new design of intake tube gives it more suction to the motor to solve the issue. I love my 110 it’s a work horse plus I can build my media biological etc the way I like with all the space they give u
Yeah, I am one for running the water lower than the rim.
Wow, it took 45 years but they finally fixed the shape of that tube and the pump issue. 45 years. To be fair they used to be Hagen filters but fluval kept the same lousy design. I guess anything is possible if you wait long enough. You have more patience than I do. I do internal or canister filters. Tired of dry pump syndrome.
I'll stick with my tidal 110s. But I will be using those aqua clear 110 sponges. The sponges I have now are about 15 years old.
I have decided to replace my kit filters. Stand by for that order! My 'local' fish store is an hour away. (Aquariums Unlimited- everyone in the Virginia Beach area and beyond Aquariums Unlimited is THE best, cleanest, well stocked fish store as well as Reptiles)
What stoped you to drain X cm from the rim and simulate power outage?
And find out IF or WHEN at the number of cm approximately until it will not start back up again..❤
I guess it will still perform worse than having the the pump outside. But we dont know.😅
Or if the enhancments is making ANY difference at all.🤔
In other words there is a lot more desired for the testing procedure than just plug and unplug.😂
Thanks for the video!❤
Nice filter, but since I already have the tidal, which will take years to break down, I will just keep my tidal no need to change
I don’t like pumps in my tanks. plus I was going to say I’ve never had a problem with everclears and power outages
Sorry to say, but both have one flaw that made me throw seachem to trash- the filter media aren't stored in cage and when you have some cichlids like tilapias which suddenly dig a tone before breeding i had one situation where filtr floss cloged, raised and seachem started spilling wather in the night, fortunately it was so loud that i instantly woke up, but still there are hang on backs where top of the compartment is kept by a plastic cage.
I have an aquaclear 110 that I turned into a overflow for my marineland c530 canister filter by replacing the motor with a bulkhead. This is a huge missed opportunity for an accessory option with the FX line of filters it took them decades to make an official spray bar option. This gives me the surface agitation and makes chemical filtration easier as I don't have to tear down the canister to get the chemical media out.
So you have the regular c530 intake, to canister, and the output goes into a bulkhead on the HOB where the motor for it usually is? Then you can swap things in and out of the hob easily without taking out the canister?
@@jamesmakesvideos yep I usually just keep biomedia in there but its great for running carbon if I need to remove meds
Saw them at my lfs, i might consider getting one for my 20g peacock mantis shrimp tank but cost might hold me back for now. We'll see.
We should start to sale UPS for our life support systems of our boxes of water.
I like the Aquaclear and the Tidal, I just don't like the hoops that customer 16:45 service makes you jump through to get a filter or part replaced.
Aqua Clears have always been my go to filter. I love the new designs!! My Petco doesn't carry a 20g anymore. Did they discontinue that size?
I think they did discontinue them because petsmart doesn't sell the 20g either.
I have had good luck with marinelands hang on backs and the penguin hang on back
My old style aquaclear 110 always seems to back siphon the water out of the filter when i water change, interested to know if thats fixed
I feel you could have brought cost into the conversation aswell, as the two filters are so close in your mind in terms of performance, It may be best for consumers to purchase based on better price point.
I've never had any o🎉f these failure to prime. They have been my favorite HOB for decades. I guess back the 1990's I didn't have the Internet to tell me I shouldn't like them😂😂😂
I know you love the Tidals. But I had problems with 3 different Tidals I owned. I had 2 110 and 1 75. All 3 were very loud and all 3 had bypass when cranked up to full.
If you want the filters to start back up at power outages reliably, you need to do two things:
1. Replace the impeller shaft. They're a wear and tear item that wears out over time.
2. Lubricate the impeller shaft with a little bit of silicon grease.
If any of my Aquaclears won't start after a power outage, I pull out the impeller shaft, and I usually find that they're worn and rusted. I've started to replace my impeller shafts every year. That might be overkill, and you may be able to go every 2 years.
Sorry to say but i hated my seachem tidal. It now sits in my shed. Because the motor is inside the tank in my heavenly planted tank it was always cloged up. I had to take it apart every week and cleaned it.
As long as the motor is in the box and not in the tank it's a NO DEAL.
The HOB's with the in tank pumps are great for priming or restarting but not so great for water changes because you have to unplug them.
John you should put the AC 110 on the Oscar tank it's looking cloudy
Will you have the skimmer add on’s as well?
That's awesome! When will you have the Shark Pro nano? Hopefully you will soon.
The 110 still uses the old pump, I believe.
Would the 110-alone.. be enough for a 55g? I'm assuming yes but would still love an answer. Looking to upgrade my HOB that came with my 55 as I dont think it's efficient. Ty
Nice
AC110, I'm totally going to buy one from you. 🤪👍
I just need a lower spillway / higher rim on my Aquaclear. It has pumped out half of my 20g twice from overflowing out the back.
level it?
@adelinawarriner6259 I always had the little bottom leveler piece maxed out. I've put two pieces of cardboard under the leveler now, and it still sometimes gets closer to the edge than I'm comfortable with. If anything, it may be that it's off level to the right, rather than to the back.
I'm currently looking to adding a HOB to my 75 gal Mbuna tank and I'm not sure which one to go with, right now I have a Fluval 307 canister and a double barrel circulation pump. decisions decisions🤔🤔🤔
I wish the priming issue was solved. I still had to fill it up with water when I set it up. Ridiculous they didn’t put the pump in the tank.
Yes, pouring water into the filter is so hard….
I use the seachem 55 and fluval fluval c3 no issues with them but the aquaclear was horrible.even if my filter sponge wasn't clogged it would still float up.and for it did not agitate the surface of the water that much
I live off grid and power off my home every time I leave. I have had ZERO issues with my old style aqua clear restarting when I power back on. It has been off for days and still restarts with zero issues.
I really don't understand the problem people are having
They don't restart when the water level is too low, when the pump is way too dirty and when a totally worn out pump axle creates too much play or too much drag. Water level and dirt are by far the most important factors.
@@Itsjustme-Justme oh, so fill the tank back up!
does the AC-50 aquaclear fit the trim on the RIM of a 75 GAL AQUEON TANK ?
It does not didn’t fit on mine. The 70 does not fit either
I'd love to have the 50 gallon one, but im to poor to update my filters i have, the aquarium is still cycling, its a 40 gallon bin but i m afraid of glass breaking ... Again 😅
Team Tidel gang!!!
Can we do a pre-order John? Maybe starting on your next Thursday night stream? 😁🙏
How different is this from the fluval c series?
very good video love it i need how to videos
All of my filters that are AquaClear and I only use AquaClear all start back up after a power outage. The only thing that would not make them start back up is if your water is so low anyway. When you're saying it's easier for them to start you're talking about a difference of 30 seconds to maybe a minute. So I don't understand what the fuss is about the cecum title. I love my Aqua clears they're very easy to use they're very easy to find on sale. And they last for decades. I am interested in the curved part now that goes from the tank into the filter. Instead of it being a perfect u-shape maybe the curve shape allows for easier cleaning that has been the most difficult part of the entire filter. It doesn't impact performance or anything and it's covered up but if you really wanted to clean it it's virtually impossible to get stained algae off of it.