So true. I bought a new kayak and I swear the design team has never kayaked in their lives. But I got it for a fraction of retail so I cant complain to much. But I need a new filter system asap. I think this guy has me sold on two of these.
@@tanyakeith2936 the only thing I can see causing an Issue is small fish getting struck in the suction part of the filter when using an oversized filter. Other than that it shouldn’t be an issue.
Thank you ... my new tidal 55 arrived today ... I hate reading instructions so I watched this again to know how to set it up ... Seachem should pay you for being so helpful .. 😜 very happy
Finally, somebody that understands the challenges of maintaining an aquarium. I've been working with a 55 gallon tank for 30 years. I will purchase the Tidal 55 from your site. I thumbs up and subscribed immediately.
@@teamdxgaming I have a 75 gallon tank with two 110 filters. I'm hittin 4 years now and I've never even touched them. I used to have some aquaclear and usually around this time I have to replace the seal around the motor because it starts leaking. I never have to worry about it leaking. Or anything for that matter.
I've always been an aquaclear fan but i bought a tidal 75 due to your review and gave it a try. So I replaced the aquaclear 70 with the tidal. I was so excited because of the features. However it's not for me. I started to notice gunk and debris gathering on the bottom of the tank and when I cleaned the filter the media was always clean. I was used to seeing the sponge filthy like the aquaclear. It is quiet until the water level falls below the skimmer then its noisy even though it's still above the water max line. Well anyways one day I noticed the water flow wasn't flowing Ike it usually does. So I checked the media and everything was clean. So I took out the filter and all the debris had built up on the motor and not on the filter. So I had to take it apart and cleaned it. So the filter wasn't filtering the water it was just all getting clogged on the motor. So I switched back to the aquaclear. I really had high hopes but it does have its flaws. Also the "heater holder" is small. I don't know what kind of heater it can hold because the heater doesnt fit. So I still have to stick the heater on the side of the tank.
Do a video comparison with the aquaclear 110.. it has more GPH. And i think the aquaclear 110 has more space for media. I had the tidal 55g and it always overflow.
I leave your guys’d videos playing in the background while doing homework and I took a break and when you said maybe you have a romantic night and you gotta adjust the flow 🤣 I IMMEDIATELY liked, i just love yours and Lisa’s personality and humor ♥️🙏🏻
Just for clarity guys, the bottom flow control isnt a flow control as such, its to control the bias between the skimmer and the bottom input, open = more bottom flow, less skim, closing = less bottom flow more skim. I believe this is correct, maybe someone else can confirm, never seen this filter before. Top dial total flow control.
The lower Wheel slides a plate across the Opening of the Tube to Open or Restrict it. There is still an Open grate to the Right of the Lower Wheel on the 55, 75, and 110. Two fulltime Grates, and an adjustable Tube. Yes, the Upper (Dry) Wheel only adjusts the overall Rate of Flow.
I've used Aquaclear HOB's for about 6 years and this filter seems to have addressed a lot of the issues that we encounter with the AquaClears. Finally a good HOB!
Mayron Sting I hav a aqua clear 30 on a 20 gallon and I have no issues although when the Rhine comes that it breaks which I don’t see happening for a long time I think I’ll get this filter
@@adaml5473 AC HOBs are still good filters but when you're running multiple filters across multiple tanks, maintaining them and ease of use becomes a critical factor. If you are using 1 or 2 on 1 tank then it's not a big deal but imagine having 8 or more and having the same problems on each one.
I cannot rave enough about this filter. (Sorry - long post!) Your previous HOB review series convinced me to choose the Tidal 110 for my dream 5ft 100 gallon that I set up during initial COVID quarantine back in March, and I can't thank you enough. Every little fine detail of this filter that you mention in this video isn't just hype - This filter is a workhorse! My favorite part by FAR is the removable media basket - a total game-changer. Makes me a better fish keeper who doesn't dread doing my media maintenance, which makes me actually clean it as often as I should. I added a polishing pad over the original sponge (cut a reusable template from the sponge shape), biorings to replace the media that came with (reused their bag) and tons of crushed coral. Plenty of room! Internal motor is a must in my book, and the adjustable feature helps when needed to hear my TV (although usually it's quiet enough not to matter). I'm supersensitive to sound, and after my initial filter came it had just a little extra hum to it (my family didn't even notice, but drove me crazy). Seachem's awesome customer service worked with me for a month troubleshooting, even sending me a replacement motor to try, then eventually sending me an entirely new filter that is AWESOME (and super quiet!). Great filter - best tip ever! And your website price is very competitive. Thanks KG! (BTW not sponsored by KG - ha ha).
I'm gonna do another 75 gallon tank revolving around a green terror, not sure what else right now and gonna go hob instead of canister, so a 110 or 2- 75 would be better?
🤔 love the video, great feedback I’m gonna have to try it out. However I think you’re making the wrong assumption about the pump being in or out. I have had several filters with the pump outside of the aquarium and even when the power goes out it has no problem starting back up because it’s still filled up with water. It’s essentially the same as if you just unplug it. The only time it becomes an issue is when the water level drops (like during a water change), at that point it’ll drain and will struggle starting back up unless you add water.
I know this post was a long time ago, but I think it really depends on the filter. I've had filters that haven't restarted due to the water being pumped out as the power shut down and not having enough to reprime the pump. Everyone has had different experiences, so he's not making the 'wrong assumption' he's just making an observation based on his own (and others, just not yours) experiences.
What a fantastic HOB. I have the 55 for Mbuna tank and it great. Just 1 very small but important feature left out, is the fantastic length of the power cable. I bet it is the longest yet.
TAKE MY MONEY, PLEASE! Lol I have a Fluval 406 and an under gravel filter on my 75… I’m STILL gonna put one of these Tidal55’s on there. Like he said, can’t have too much filtration, right? 🤷🏾♂️
Hi John Im thinking of buying an internal U.V filter to run on my tank aswell as my canister filter . Whats your views on U.V filters do you think they are very effective when it comes to water quality . Many thanks , PS enjoy your video's, John Usher UK
Calm your jets there Junior. How old are you? You do know that AquaClear invented the first-ever HOB, don't you? That was back in 1978. Seachem is a great company mostly known for its excellent chemicals but this is just their first filter. As usual, John made a great presentation but I'm an old school user of the AC without the need for bells and whistles. If you can't bother to maintain your tanks on a daily basis then maybe the Tidal filter or a canister filter is for you.
I just don't want to see that much of my filter INSIDE of my aquarium ! The features sound great, but to me ? It's more about being aesthetically pleasing, and my aquarium looking less 'cluttered up with equipment' ! I'll stick with my AquaClear 70, where ONLY the water intake tube shows, since I have an aquarium background that looks great, and hides the rest of the filter. ( I have 2 of them in my 55 gallon tropical tank that used to house goldfish - hence two filters.)
this looks awsome im new to the hobby i just got my first 75 gallon and i been looking everywhere for a good reliable filter maybe i should go with the 110 to be safe 👍🏼
I loved everything about this filter EXCEPT it is extremely loud. Much louder than my fluval aquaclear. I had to return it I couldn’t take the noise from the motor
I’m in the process of planning for a new aquarium, and I haven’t had one for many years. I used to use Aquaclear HOB filters, and disliked them for all the reasons you mentioned. The Seachem Tidal’s seem like a dream come true. I am sold, and will definitely purchase a Tidal 55 from you when I’m ready. What a fantastic, comprehensive review. I’ve been binging your videos, and they are excellent. You really have a gift for making educational content. You videos are very informative, and the information you provide is extremely practical. To top it all off, your style of delivery is wonderful. You are down-to-earth, realistic, honest, and very enthusiastic. Bravo!
PLEASE get an wall watt meter to test power efficiency of filters. I have yet to find that on TH-cam. It’s probably the most important and overlook aspect
One thing I'd love to see for HOB filters would be an option for having the intake on either side. I like to use two HOB filters for more media options/better filtration so it would be cool to have that symmetry! Anyway you've totally convinced me to pick up a few of these for my 40 gallon Observation/Hospital/Breeder tanks! Thanks for a great video!
Poly-Fil, Purigen, Chemi-Pure Blue, and Marine Pure don’t remove green water algae or brown tannins long term. The only all-in-one filter media which does that, plus polishes the water, cleans out detritus, neutralizes odors, lowers ammonia, phosphates, chlorine, nitrites, nitrates, etc. - is Marineland’s Zeolite Blend. Too many good points to list as far as its capabilities, and it’s amazingly cheap.
It's the ugliest filter of all time but it's a hard competition with the new panguin pro trash Like the panguin pro trash for a 50 gallon that thing is just absolutely absurdly too massive jesus christ, gotta respect aquaclear for being so minimalist and pretty for Japanese aquascapers
I'm only at about ¼ of a way through the video, got concerned about the price, BUT ITS SO CHEAP OMG 💕💕 I just bought a 55g today to put some future ranchu goldfish in, and now I think ill get the tidal75 for them.
i hope someday i could have one in the Philippines cause we used a 220v and all appliances fron the US is 110v. hehehe but i really want this. thanks for the very infos im having to know in fish keeping.
I've done fresh and marine tanks for years. Been out of the hobby for a while due to extensive travel. Jumping back into a small 40 breeder based reef tank. Always liked HOB filter but the issue of surface skimming is tough with a HOB filter on a salt tank. This looks like it solves two common issues, the surface skimming and the priming. Ordered one of the 75s from your site based on this video and a few others but your video was the most informative and your prices are good.
I have two 35s on my 46 gal. I do not really like them for a larger tank. The reason is it really only has the skimmer and no tubing down as the intake. I wish I would have know this before buying the two. I really like this for the ease and quietness. But now I wish I world have just got a larger one with the intake tube into the tank. Live and learn.
I also have the Tidal 55 and Love it, when I moved it to my 29 Gal Shrimp tank I had to fit an intake sponge and blocked the skimmer with hot glue, this pump is extremely quiet and with South Africa's load shedding the internal pump was the selling point with our constant power outages
Hey fellow safa😁I live in Vietnam. Got mostly guppies, mini catfish and neons. Does glueing the surface skimmer work well? I have to get this pump from the US so I'd hate to be disappointed. Hein
I’m an Aquaclear faithful when it comes to HOB, love my Fluvals for Canisters, but one thing I don’t like about Aquaclears is the rattling top, have mine off on both, these look like it’ll give Aquaclear a run for their money, especially with that surface skimmer, but wonder how that will work if your water level is high 🧐 the compartment on these looks a bit small too, but if these are built more solid, may give one a try..., any chance of these giving off stray voltage since the pump is inside the aquarium and the plug is not grounded? any input is much appreciated 🤙🏽
An easy fix I did for my HOB aqua clear was to put the air pump on top of it. When I didn’t have an air pump I used a rubber band which worked perfectly.
I have a tidal 55 on a 10 gallon reef. I keep the water level right at the top of the surface skimmer. It doesn’t surface skim anymore since it’s submerged. My LFS has their water level close to the surface skimmer and it definitely skims crud off the surface. I’ve had my filter for 3 years now and still no stray voltage
I have a big tank (45 gal) that is heavily stocked, and I have gone through a bunch of hang on the back filters that I have eventually ended up discarding for a variety of reasons. I was ready to try something different, and was looking at canisters when I came across the Tidal hang on the back filters. I like SeaChem products in general, so I decided to give the Tidal filter a try. It was literally the last hang on the back that I had not tried. I ended buying the Tidal 75 because I couldn’t find the 55 at the time. And it had the two flow controls. I put the filter on and just used the media that came with it. It worked like a charm. My tanks parameters are fantastic. I did add a de-Nitrate bag from SeaChem because my tank is heavily populated and my nitrates were on the high side of normal, but I kept the sponge and bio-balls and now my tank’s numbers are golden, all the fish are active and my plants are gorgeous. Love this filter.
I've been running the Tidal 55 on my 29g tank for about 4 years now. It's so quiet. That was important for us as the tank is in the living room. I love it. Keeps my tank crystal clear. I love that it restarts on its own. A big deal for us as we live in a building that gets random power outages. The flow adjustment works very well. Two minor complaints....that blue dial!!! why did they do that lol. The other is when the water level dips too low....down about 3" or so, the skimmer will get crazy noisy. Doesn't happen often. I norm keep the tank topped up, but there have been times when I've been sick, and my water change gets extended into a few weeks where it will happen.
I have the 55 best filter ever it's also more quiet then other hob a lot of people say no aquaclear is the best filter nope because it don't have a surface skimmer or start back up after a power outage There is no better hob filter on the market right now
Hows it going so far? I'm relatively new to it and have a 65 gallon and don't want a canister filter but this gives me hope that I can do it with just this!
Dang it John! You could sell an ice cube to a Eskimo! Ordering a 110 for my Brackish water tank. Thx for the video! Oh by the way, that’s a O-Ring at 5:42 not a Grommet 😃
How do you address all the bypass? I’ve been using those tidal filters for two years and they have so much bypass it isn’t even funny. I have 55s and 75 s. They have a major flaw that you have overlooked. I was in love with them when I first got them. But I have gotten rid of them and gone back to aqua clear which has no bypass. Sorry you’re just dead wrong, if water bypass is the filter elements the filter is useless! Come on this is been well known by aquarium hobbyists for a long time I just don’t understand you don’t know this
You are so right my friend. Tidal thought they would become the greatest thing since sliced bread, but they ignored their flaws. Major flaws. AquaClear is still the heavy weight champion when it comes to HOB filters.
Sorry to disagree with some of these comments. I did my own TH-cam review on these Tidals and was all excited at the beginning. Did some mods too. I had two Tidal 55 running on a single 55 gal tank with 5 big goldfish and 2 bristlenose plecos. Otherwise bare bottom tank. Ten months later, I removed both of them and here's why: 1/ the volume filtration capacity of the box itself is small as compared to other filters 2/ the underwater motor and impeller is under the water level. Yes, this will make it self-priming, but all the uneaten food and detritus accumulates quickly and sometimes the motor won't re-start unless you take the whole motor enclosure apart and clean the impeller, which is a real pain. If you have fishes with high bio-load, you are better off looking elsewhere. This is my honest opinion, not trying to put anybody down.
I have a 40 gallon with three fancy goldfish and the water changes are killing me because they're all 8 inches +. What filter would recommend because mine ain't doing it for me. I have a 20 gallon sponge filter and a 40 gallon hang on the back.
It's a nice set up but I also hate when it runs low on water because it tends to start gurgling faster than your basic hangovers plus you are right if you want the flow consistence you must take out the motor and clean it especially if you have a heavy stock or planted planted tank BUT you gotta do the same on most filters, in all its a pretty good filter, I give it 8/10 😉
So glad someone besides me hates this filters with a passion. Mine broke down after 2 months, and I can't return it anymore. That's 50 bucks that would've gone to better use if I just burned it in a fire
I went into this video thinking there was no way this would be that much better than my old reliable aquaclears. Now I know I was totally wrong and I think an upgrade may be on the way.
beaglemanzzz I watched all the reviews he mentioned on this video and like you am a aquaclear devote. I will try one out in the future as it looks like the options are finally better than my Aquaclearas.
If the pump is in the aquarium, how does it prevent debris from messing it up? How much can the flow be slowed down? Say you get the 55, can you make it suitable for something as small as a 20 gallon long? And are these easy to make cherry shrimp safe? Can you put something behind the skimmer to prevent the tiny shrimp from falling in? Lot of questions but I'm definitely curious about this filter.
No matter how much I messed with it, my tidal 35 filter would not surface skim. It ended up in the trash, went back to fluval/aquaclear with a surface skimmer. They are pretty filters, but by no means are they the "best". I've owned more cars than aquaclears. they're that good.
I’ve been eyeballing this filter for a long time. I would own one if it didn’t have the skimmer or have a way to close it. I would rather have the water pulled from as deep as possible.
The skimmer option seems nice, except I have a goldie tank to which I constantly feed surface floating duckweed (they love it). The skimmer would get clogged, remove my feeding source and cause problems. I will stick with my AquaClear's.
I have the tidal 75 on my African cichlid tank. I like all the features it has to offer, especially not having to buy a replacement filter every few months. It also has some features a lot of companies have overlooked over the years, only thing I did was add another finer layer of filtration media for the smaller particles that got by the larger one. I have to say that it works great and have no complaints.I did add an expert matic internal filter for a water polisher to get that crystal clear water that I have to have in my tanks 🤙🏽
great video, but i noticed you say if your watching this on our website.. one thing i will recomend is if your making informative videos for your website, keep them short and sweet, 2 min max kinda thing, alot of what you said could easily be condenced, and open with the "we only sell what we beleive in" thing, and you could have the indepth video on the website too just have a short version because people shopping online have much shorter attention span vs watching youtube, i think you get what im trying to say
I actually bought one of these from my local fish shop about 2 months ago. I love it. It is so powerful! I had no clue that the top became a tray!! So neat.
Its probably a good filter, but my aquaclear 110s have never faltered. They restart on thier own after power outages which aparently i have alot of, they are super quiet and the filter/media size is huge. Also i really enjoy how they blend into the tank very well- they dont stick up too high and you only see the intake tube in the tank.
Let people know when setting up a new tank, how much clearance is needed between the tank and the wall for a hang on the back filter, when I was new in the hobby I learned the hard way when I had to empty the tank because I placed it too close to the wall and my filter wouldn't fit.
I appreciate your reviews so much... I had convinced myself that an AquaClear was the right way to go for my tank upgrade, but you mentioning the pump placement/power outage issue is what ultimately sold me on a Tidal. It's not unusual for my apartment to lose power a couple times per week at any hour of the day (or night) and I'm afraid the AquaClear would have ended in disaster (or at least a lot of frustration). I wasn't even aware the Tidal had so many thoughtful features when I ordered it, but I'm excited about them! Thanks for the honesty :)
I love tidal a lot.... I’m using it for pretty longtime..!!! !!!...simply awesome...!!! Only one drawback I can say is when the surface skimmer is blocked with floating plants or something it makes crazy noise.
I've used Tidals for almost 3 years and I love them for all of John's reasons. It's quality, reliable, easy to maintain, and quiet. The only tank I think it would not be a good solution on is for breeding anything with very small fry. Although you can put a prefilter on the lower intake, you can't on the skimmer and it also intakes water from the middle just below the motor housing and that can't be covered easily either. But for all others its awesome.
I love the infomercial feel of this video. So funny! I’ve been wanting to replace the marineland biowheel filter on my 55 gallon tank, and this will be just the thing. I also want a shark 800, if they can stay in stock long enough for me to get my hands on one. I’ve got goldfish in a 29 gallon that need some supplemental filtration. Hmm, or maybe I should spring for a Tidal 35, too. My husband is not going to be pleased... 😂 P.S. You need your own segment on QVC. Tank Time with John.
It's almost like they talked with hobbiests during the design.
So true. I bought a new kayak and I swear the design team has never kayaked in their lives. But I got it for a fraction of retail so I cant complain to much. But I need a new filter system asap. I think this guy has me sold on two of these.
😂🎯 seriously.
How much are they way out there price ??????
@@CORYSart where can i buy really good kayaks price range about 1-3k
and paid a few You Tubers to promote it lol..
I don’t even need this and I want it😂
❤️❤️❤️
Same
Same
I need to setup another fish tank... So that I need to buy this... Lol
Bruh....😩
This guy should work for QVC. It's a real skill to talk nonstop that long on each segment, even with the breaks!
It's called a script lol
Can overfiltration hurt your plants
@@tanyakeith2936 the only thing I can see causing an Issue is small fish getting struck in the suction part of the filter when using an oversized filter. Other than that it shouldn’t be an issue.
But wait, there's more! Haha
@@royy_obs8439 but that's where an intake sponge comes in handy!
Thank you ... my new tidal 55 arrived today ... I hate reading instructions so I watched this again to know how to set it up ... Seachem should pay you for being so helpful .. 😜 very happy
They probably are 😅
Finally, somebody that understands the challenges of maintaining an aquarium.
I've been working with a 55 gallon tank for 30 years. I will purchase the Tidal 55 from your site. I thumbs up and subscribed immediately.
How is that Tidal 55 now ?!
@@teamdxgaming I have a 75 gallon tank with two 110 filters. I'm hittin 4 years now and I've never even touched them. I used to have some aquaclear and usually around this time I have to replace the seal around the motor because it starts leaking. I never have to worry about it leaking. Or anything for that matter.
I don't even have a fish tank and you've convinced me I need this
You could filter your drinking water, bath water, or find a friend with a fish tank and go filter their tank, just buy one or two.....LOL
I've always been an aquaclear fan but i bought a tidal 75 due to your review and gave it a try. So I replaced the aquaclear 70 with the tidal. I was so excited because of the features. However it's not for me. I started to notice gunk and debris gathering on the bottom of the tank and when I cleaned the filter the media was always clean. I was used to seeing the sponge filthy like the aquaclear. It is quiet until the water level falls below the skimmer then its noisy even though it's still above the water max line. Well anyways one day I noticed the water flow wasn't flowing Ike it usually does. So I checked the media and everything was clean. So I took out the filter and all the debris had built up on the motor and not on the filter. So I had to take it apart and cleaned it. So the filter wasn't filtering the water it was just all getting clogged on the motor. So I switched back to the aquaclear. I really had high hopes but it does have its flaws. Also the "heater holder" is small. I don't know what kind of heater it can hold because the heater doesnt fit. So I still have to stick the heater on the side of the tank.
agreed
Thanks for the information, now i won't waste my money on it.
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sold. i love this guy. so glad I watched this today. getting the 35! thanks.
How’s it working?
@@marcusbrown2400 I wonder too =)
Just wish the 35 had a telescoping tube
If i got a 110 for a 5 gallon what would happen?
My Aquaclear looking at me differently.
I feel like the aqua clear is the same exact thing. Don’t waste your time on this
I've been running aquaclear on all my tanks for 20+ years. Never had 1 issue. This looks good but I don't think its much better.
@@brianwills4398 I was going to add something like this. Will the Tidal run for 20 years like my Aquaclear?
@@ButImFeelingMuchBetterNow honestly I don't know much about this tidal filter, never seen one until this video. Im sure its good.
@@ButImFeelingMuchBetterNow yeah the pumps made by that company are world class
can a Tidal 55 be used on a 20 gallon long
Yes just adjust the flow on the filter should do just fine I have 2 setup on 2 × 20 Long Aquariums tropical setup with plants.
@@j.diazreptiles8279 thank you
I love how you present a product you really like. You sir are one heck of a salesman lol
What do you do with the skimmer part when you have fry?
It's not made for fry tanks
Do a video comparison with the aquaclear 110.. it has more GPH. And i think the aquaclear 110 has more space for media. I had the tidal 55g and it always overflow.
That Audrey Hepburn in the background though. ❤️
Nope. Nancy Pelosi
Who..?
@@Iamaguienapig It IS Audrey Hepburn in the background ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Jim Arnold - typical dope!
@@jimarnold7561 eww
This looks so promising. My cats hang on top of my 55 and keep knocking the lid off my HOB, so they can drink filtere water.
Do your cat water in a bowl or in a fountain? It might be telling you it doesn't like its water source. Or it might just be a cat...
I’d just put the cat down
I leave your guys’d videos playing in the background while doing homework and I took a break and when you said maybe you have a romantic night and you gotta adjust the flow 🤣 I IMMEDIATELY liked, i just love yours and Lisa’s personality and humor ♥️🙏🏻
Excellent HOB filter, fairly priced, they last FOREVER & are so efficient & easy maintenance!
Can't go wrong with these filters. Great video! 👍😄😃🐠💕
I have the 110 on the back of my 55 gallon saltwater tank. And I love it.
Just for clarity guys, the bottom flow control isnt a flow control as such, its to control the bias between the skimmer and the bottom input, open = more bottom flow, less skim, closing = less bottom flow more skim. I believe this is correct, maybe someone else can confirm, never seen this filter before. Top dial total flow control.
The lower Wheel slides a plate across the Opening of the Tube to Open or Restrict it. There is still an Open grate to the Right of the Lower Wheel on the 55, 75, and 110. Two fulltime Grates, and an adjustable Tube.
Yes, the Upper (Dry) Wheel only adjusts the overall Rate of Flow.
I have the tidal 110 and marineland 350 on my 60 gallon. Probably a bit overkill but... 🤷🏻♂️
You sold me my guy, great job!
Using it to breeds guppies. How do I cover the filter intakes?
Pre filter sponge
I've used Aquaclear HOB's for about 6 years and this filter seems to have addressed a lot of the issues that we encounter with the AquaClears. Finally a good HOB!
and what are those issues?
Mayron Sting I hav a aqua clear 30 on a 20 gallon and I have no issues although when the Rhine comes that it breaks which I don’t see happening for a long time I think I’ll get this filter
@@adaml5473 AC HOBs are still good filters but when you're running multiple filters across multiple tanks, maintaining them and ease of use becomes a critical factor. If you are using 1 or 2 on 1 tank then it's not a big deal but imagine having 8 or more and having the same problems on each one.
Main issue for me with my aquaclear 70 is no surface skimmer.
@@Mmanifesto22 yes!! I don't know why filters don't come with surface skimmer
Thanks for this, Added to my shopping list for when I upgrade to a 75 gallon tank.
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I run these!!! They are absolutely amazing!! Totally recommend them to anyone!! Best HOB our there!!
Dude, you bought to save me over a $100 as a broke highschool student that cant get a job because i cant drive
I cannot rave enough about this filter. (Sorry - long post!) Your previous HOB review series convinced me to choose the Tidal 110 for my dream 5ft 100 gallon that I set up during initial COVID quarantine back in March, and I can't thank you enough. Every little fine detail of this filter that you mention in this video isn't just hype - This filter is a workhorse! My favorite part by FAR is the removable media basket - a total game-changer. Makes me a better fish keeper who doesn't dread doing my media maintenance, which makes me actually clean it as often as I should. I added a polishing pad over the original sponge (cut a reusable template from the sponge shape), biorings to replace the media that came with (reused their bag) and tons of crushed coral. Plenty of room! Internal motor is a must in my book, and the adjustable feature helps when needed to hear my TV (although usually it's quiet enough not to matter). I'm supersensitive to sound, and after my initial filter came it had just a little extra hum to it (my family didn't even notice, but drove me crazy). Seachem's awesome customer service worked with me for a month troubleshooting, even sending me a replacement motor to try, then eventually sending me an entirely new filter that is AWESOME (and super quiet!). Great filter - best tip ever! And your website price is very competitive. Thanks KG! (BTW not sponsored by KG - ha ha).
Thank you for sharing my friend!
I'm gonna do another 75 gallon tank revolving around a green terror, not sure what else right now and gonna go hob instead of canister, so a 110 or 2- 75 would be better?
🤔 love the video, great feedback I’m gonna have to try it out. However I think you’re making the wrong assumption about the pump being in or out. I have had several filters with the pump outside of the aquarium and even when the power goes out it has no problem starting back up because it’s still filled up with water. It’s essentially the same as if you just unplug it. The only time it becomes an issue is when the water level drops (like during a water change), at that point it’ll drain and will struggle starting back up unless you add water.
I know this post was a long time ago, but I think it really depends on the filter. I've had filters that haven't restarted due to the water being pumped out as the power shut down and not having enough to reprime the pump. Everyone has had different experiences, so he's not making the 'wrong assumption' he's just making an observation based on his own (and others, just not yours) experiences.
Could I use the Tidal 55 for a 29g community tank? It would have 14-15 Neon Tetras, 5-6 Corys, and 1 Honey/Blue Gourami.
Your passion for this pump is sooooo inspiring. :)
What a fantastic HOB. I have the 55 for Mbuna tank and it great. Just 1 very small but important feature left out, is the fantastic length of the power cable. I bet it is the longest yet.
OMG THANK YOU! I just up graded to a 20 gallon and I'm going to get the Tidal 35.
Not sure how big I'll go but this is gonna be awesome
how do you like it so far?
TAKE MY MONEY, PLEASE! Lol
I have a Fluval 406 and an under gravel filter on my 75… I’m STILL gonna put one of these Tidal55’s on there. Like he said, can’t have too much filtration, right? 🤷🏾♂️
Seachem is consistent! Fluval aint got nothin' on em
Even though seachem is a lil pricey fluval is even more pricey! Agree
Fluval is boss
Hi John
Im thinking of buying an internal U.V filter to run on my tank aswell as my canister filter . Whats your views on U.V filters do you think they are very effective when it comes to water quality .
Many thanks , PS enjoy your video's,
John Usher UK
Calm your jets there Junior. How old are you? You do know that AquaClear invented the first-ever HOB, don't you? That was back in 1978. Seachem is a great company mostly known for its excellent chemicals but this is just their first filter. As usual, John made a great presentation but I'm an old school user of the AC without the need for bells and whistles. If you can't bother to maintain your tanks on a daily basis then maybe the Tidal filter or a canister filter is for you.
I just don't want to see that much of my filter INSIDE of my aquarium ! The features sound great, but to me ? It's more about being aesthetically pleasing, and my aquarium looking less 'cluttered up with equipment' ! I'll stick with my AquaClear 70, where ONLY the water intake tube shows, since I have an aquarium background that looks great, and hides the rest of the filter. ( I have 2 of them in my 55 gallon tropical tank that used to house goldfish - hence two filters.)
this looks awsome im new to the hobby i just got my first 75 gallon and i been looking everywhere for a good reliable filter maybe i should go with the 110 to be safe 👍🏼
The more filtration the better !
I loved everything about this filter EXCEPT it is extremely loud. Much louder than my fluval aquaclear. I had to return it I couldn’t take the noise from the motor
I’m in the process of planning for a new aquarium, and I haven’t had one for many years. I used to use Aquaclear HOB filters, and disliked them for all the reasons you mentioned. The Seachem Tidal’s seem like a dream come true. I am sold, and will definitely purchase a Tidal 55 from you when I’m ready. What a fantastic, comprehensive review. I’ve been binging your videos, and they are excellent. You really have a gift for making educational content. You videos are very informative, and the information you provide is extremely practical. To top it all off, your style of delivery is wonderful. You are down-to-earth, realistic, honest, and very enthusiastic. Bravo!
As long as you don’t have fry or shrimp you will be fine. If you have either of those, this filter will be a nightmare with that skimmer.
PLEASE get an wall watt meter to test power efficiency of filters. I have yet to find that on TH-cam. It’s probably the most important and overlook aspect
One thing I'd love to see for HOB filters would be an option for having the intake on either side. I like to use two HOB filters for more media options/better filtration so it would be cool to have that symmetry!
Anyway you've totally convinced me to pick up a few of these for my 40 gallon Observation/Hospital/Breeder tanks! Thanks for a great video!
Poly-Fil, Purigen, Chemi-Pure Blue, and Marine Pure don’t remove green water algae or brown tannins long term. The only all-in-one filter media which does that, plus polishes the water, cleans out detritus, neutralizes odors, lowers ammonia, phosphates, chlorine, nitrites, nitrates, etc. - is Marineland’s Zeolite Blend. Too many good points to list as far as its capabilities, and it’s amazingly cheap.
It's the ugliest filter of all time but it's a hard competition with the new panguin pro trash
Like the panguin pro trash for a 50 gallon that thing is just absolutely absurdly too massive jesus christ, gotta respect aquaclear for being so minimalist and pretty for Japanese aquascapers
I'm only at about ¼ of a way through the video, got concerned about the price, BUT ITS SO CHEAP OMG 💕💕
I just bought a 55g today to put some future ranchu goldfish in, and now I think ill get the tidal75 for them.
Could you just run one tidal 75 on a 55 gallon? I also want ranchu goldfish and looking at that tank!
i hope someday i could have one in the Philippines cause we used a 220v and all appliances fron the US is 110v. hehehe
but i really want this.
thanks for the very infos im having to know in fish keeping.
I've done fresh and marine tanks for years. Been out of the hobby for a while due to extensive travel. Jumping back into a small 40 breeder based reef tank. Always liked HOB filter but the issue of surface skimming is tough with a HOB filter on a salt tank. This looks like it solves two common issues, the surface skimming and the priming. Ordered one of the 75s from your site based on this video and a few others but your video was the most informative and your prices are good.
I have two 35s on my 46 gal. I do not really like them for a larger tank. The reason is it really only has the skimmer and no tubing down as the intake. I wish I would have know this before buying the two. I really like this for the ease and quietness. But now I wish I world have just got a larger one with the intake tube into the tank. Live and learn.
The heater holder is genius
Is it a good idea to buy a 110 gallon of one of those filters for a 50 gallon aquarium so that it keeps the water super clean?
I also have the Tidal 55 and Love it, when I moved it to my 29 Gal Shrimp tank I had to fit an intake sponge and blocked the skimmer with hot glue, this pump is extremely quiet and with South Africa's load shedding the internal pump was the selling point with our constant power outages
Hey fellow safa😁I live in Vietnam. Got mostly guppies, mini catfish and neons. Does glueing the surface skimmer work well? I have to get this pump from the US so I'd hate to be disappointed. Hein
Hey, forgot to ask? How many liters in your tank and which model would you suggest? Hein
@@heinrichlombard6416 Howzit, yes you can glue it closed with hotglue, it does work well. I have it on a 120 litre tank or 29Gallons
Would it be wide enough for a 75 gallon aqueon tank the top part of my tank is wide and the double sided filter doesn't fit on?
YUP! ALWAYS OVER FILTER!!!
Lots of filter = easy daisy.
Could i tune down the flow enough on the 55 for use on a betta tank?
I’m an Aquaclear faithful when it comes to HOB, love my Fluvals for Canisters, but one thing I don’t like about Aquaclears is the rattling top, have mine off on both, these look like it’ll give Aquaclear a run for their money, especially with that surface skimmer, but wonder how that will work if your water level is high 🧐 the compartment on these looks a bit small too, but if these are built more solid, may give one a try..., any chance of these giving off stray voltage since the pump is inside the aquarium and the plug is not grounded? any input is much appreciated 🤙🏽
An easy fix I did for my HOB aqua clear was to put the air pump on top of it. When I didn’t have an air pump I used a rubber band which worked perfectly.
I have an AQ70/30/20 and all 3 have never rattled, guess I am lucky.
I have a tidal 55 on a 10 gallon reef. I keep the water level right at the top of the surface skimmer. It doesn’t surface skim anymore since it’s submerged. My LFS has their water level close to the surface skimmer and it definitely skims crud off the surface. I’ve had my filter for 3 years now and still no stray voltage
Used Aquaclear decades.
Wrap the lid with a rubber band. Then put it back on. No noise
i have the 55 on my 35 gallon...its....ok...thats it...just ok.
I have a big tank (45 gal) that is heavily stocked, and I have gone through a bunch of hang on the back filters that I have eventually ended up discarding for a variety of reasons. I was ready to try something different, and was looking at canisters when I came across the Tidal hang on the back filters. I like SeaChem products in general, so I decided to give the Tidal filter a try. It was literally the last hang on the back that I had not tried. I ended buying the Tidal 75 because I couldn’t find the 55 at the time. And it had the two flow controls. I put the filter on and just used the media that came with it. It worked like a charm. My tanks parameters are fantastic. I did add a de-Nitrate bag from SeaChem because my tank is heavily populated and my nitrates were on the high side of normal, but I kept the sponge and bio-balls and now my tank’s numbers are golden, all the fish are active and my plants are gorgeous. Love this filter.
Buuuuut. Do they have a tray for your tray's tray?
There is a tray on top of the top tray to accommodate the trays top lol
Great review. I like the filter, may replace my Aqueon when it dies on my 55.
Would this work well i have a 75 gallon tank for my map turtle?
The thumbnail alone sold me on the video. 😂
A challenger to the Fluval Aqua Clear throne!
I've been running the Tidal 55 on my 29g tank for about 4 years now. It's so quiet. That was important for us as the tank is in the living room. I love it. Keeps my tank crystal clear. I love that it restarts on its own. A big deal for us as we live in a building that gets random power outages. The flow adjustment works very well. Two minor complaints....that blue dial!!! why did they do that lol. The other is when the water level dips too low....down about 3" or so, the skimmer will get crazy noisy. Doesn't happen often. I norm keep the tank topped up, but there have been times when I've been sick, and my water change gets extended into a few weeks where it will happen.
I have the 55 best filter ever it's also more quiet then other hob a lot of people say no aquaclear is the best filter nope because it don't have a surface skimmer or start back up after a power outage
There is no better hob filter on the market right now
I have a 110 on my 56 gallon. Got it when they first came out and have had no complaints! Definitely worth the money!
Hows it going so far? I'm relatively new to it and have a 65 gallon and don't want a canister filter but this gives me hope that I can do it with just this!
How much was it??
Very informative.
Dang it John! You could sell an ice cube to a Eskimo! Ordering a 110 for my Brackish water tank. Thx for the video! Oh by the way, that’s a O-Ring at 5:42 not a Grommet 😃
Would be better if the heater could be clipped inside the filter
It amuses me that this video dropped literally right after I purchased a new in box Tidal75 off of Marketplace. $40 shipped. Stoked to try it.
The flow control will definitely come in handy as the first tank this filter will see is only a 29gal. 😬
@@levierickson5674 I have that much flow on a 20 gallon but houses a small flowerhorn so works great
How do you address all the bypass? I’ve been using those tidal filters for two years and they have so much bypass it isn’t even funny. I have 55s and 75 s. They have a major flaw that you have overlooked. I was in love with them when I first got them. But I have gotten rid of them and gone back to aqua clear which has no bypass. Sorry you’re just dead wrong, if water bypass is the filter elements the filter is useless! Come on this is been well known by aquarium hobbyists for a long time I just don’t understand you don’t know this
You are so right my friend. Tidal thought they would become the greatest thing since sliced bread, but they ignored their flaws. Major flaws. AquaClear is still the heavy weight champion when it comes to HOB filters.
Sorry to disagree with some of these comments. I did my own TH-cam review on these Tidals and was all excited at the beginning. Did some mods too. I had two Tidal 55 running on a single 55 gal tank with 5 big goldfish and 2 bristlenose plecos. Otherwise bare bottom tank. Ten months later, I removed both of them and here's why: 1/ the volume filtration capacity of the box itself is small as compared to other filters 2/ the underwater motor and impeller is under the water level. Yes, this will make it self-priming, but all the uneaten food and detritus accumulates quickly and sometimes the motor won't re-start unless you take the whole motor enclosure apart and clean the impeller, which is a real pain. If you have fishes with high bio-load, you are better off looking elsewhere. This is my honest opinion, not trying to put anybody down.
GOldfish have a very high waste output…im hoping with my new tdal 55 on my 25 gallon bowfront will be very effective and efficient!
I have a 40 gallon with three fancy goldfish and the water changes are killing me because they're all 8 inches +. What filter would recommend because mine ain't doing it for me. I have a 20 gallon sponge filter and a 40 gallon hang on the back.
I think you would have been fine running a Tidal 75 on that tank. I've been running a Tidal 55 on my 29g for almost 4 yrs. works great for me
It's a nice set up but I also hate when it runs low on water because it tends to start gurgling faster than your basic hangovers plus you are right if you want the flow consistence you must take out the motor and clean it especially if you have a heavy stock or planted planted tank BUT you gotta do the same on most filters, in all its a pretty good filter, I give it 8/10 😉
So glad someone besides me hates this filters with a passion. Mine broke down after 2 months, and I can't return it anymore. That's 50 bucks that would've gone to better use if I just burned it in a fire
I want to get this but I have a interpet fishpod how would I be able to hang it on ?
I was ambivalent until I saw that carrying tray.
At first I thought Fred durst was making a comeback🤣😂
Just got my tidal 110 can't wait to see how she goes:) you guys rock!
I went into this video thinking there was no way this would be that much better than my old reliable aquaclears. Now I know I was totally wrong and I think an upgrade may be on the way.
beaglemanzzz I watched all the reviews he mentioned on this video and like you am a aquaclear devote. I will try one out in the future as it looks like the options are finally better than my Aquaclearas.
i hated my aquaclear. this filter literally solves EVERY problem
If the pump is in the aquarium, how does it prevent debris from messing it up?
How much can the flow be slowed down? Say you get the 55, can you make it suitable for something as small as a 20 gallon long?
And are these easy to make cherry shrimp safe? Can you put something behind the skimmer to prevent the tiny shrimp from falling in?
Lot of questions but I'm definitely curious about this filter.
Get the 35 tidal Seachem for your 20 gallon.
I ran a single tidal 75 on a 55 gallon over stocked juvie African tank and I have nothing but good things to say about it!!
No matter how much I messed with it, my tidal 35 filter would not surface skim. It ended up in the trash, went back to fluval/aquaclear with a surface skimmer. They are pretty filters, but by no means are they the "best". I've owned more cars than aquaclears. they're that good.
I’ve been eyeballing this filter for a long time. I would own one if it didn’t have the skimmer or have a way to close it. I would rather have the water pulled from as deep as possible.
@@jayjohnson902 you can't you can only close it a little.
@@jayjohnson902 that's why I'm getting the marineland penguin pro. You can choose not to use the skimmer on that filter.
The skimmer option seems nice, except I have a goldie tank to which I constantly feed surface floating duckweed (they love it). The skimmer would get clogged, remove my feeding source and cause problems. I will stick with my AquaClear's.
ME WANT NOW! Make a giveaway if u can i’m gonna buy get one either way🤣
That sh$t don’t make no sense
The one and only complaint I have about Tidal filters is the lack of length adjustment of the intake tube...I wish they gave you more length...
How long is the intake tube ?
CAN I USE THIS ON TURTLES?🐢🐢🐢🐢
I have the tidal 75 on my African cichlid tank. I like all the features it has to offer, especially not having to buy a replacement filter every few months. It also has some features a lot of companies have overlooked over the years, only thing I did was add another finer layer of filtration media for the smaller particles that got by the larger one. I have to say that it works great and have no complaints.I did add an expert matic internal filter for a water polisher to get that crystal clear water that I have to have in my tanks 🤙🏽
great video, but i noticed you say if your watching this on our website.. one thing i will recomend is if your making informative videos for your website, keep them short and sweet, 2 min max kinda thing, alot of what you said could easily be condenced, and open with the "we only sell what we beleive in" thing, and you could have the indepth video on the website too just have a short version because people shopping online have much shorter attention span vs watching youtube, i think you get what im trying to say
I agree with this guy totally. Tone it down a bit. You are starting to sound like emeril lagassi.
I actually bought one of these from my local fish shop about 2 months ago. I love it. It is so powerful! I had no clue that the top became a tray!! So neat.
What model can i get for a 20gal tank with lots of neon tetra?
I've got the 55 on my mbuna tank I love it :3 so easy to do maintenance on
Its probably a good filter, but my aquaclear 110s have never faltered. They restart on thier own after power outages which aparently i have alot of, they are super quiet and the filter/media size is huge.
Also i really enjoy how they blend into the tank very well- they dont stick up too high and you only see the intake tube in the tank.
Let people know when setting up a new tank, how much clearance is needed between the tank and the wall for a hang on the back filter, when I was new in the hobby I learned the hard way when I had to empty the tank because I placed it too close to the wall and my filter wouldn't fit.
I stay loyal to aquaclear
I appreciate your reviews so much... I had convinced myself that an AquaClear was the right way to go for my tank upgrade, but you mentioning the pump placement/power outage issue is what ultimately sold me on a Tidal. It's not unusual for my apartment to lose power a couple times per week at any hour of the day (or night) and I'm afraid the AquaClear would have ended in disaster (or at least a lot of frustration). I wasn't even aware the Tidal had so many thoughtful features when I ordered it, but I'm excited about them! Thanks for the honesty :)
I love tidal a lot.... I’m using it for pretty longtime..!!!
!!!...simply awesome...!!!
Only one drawback I can say is when the surface skimmer is blocked with floating plants or something it makes crazy noise.
I've used Tidals for almost 3 years and I love them for all of John's reasons. It's quality, reliable, easy to maintain, and quiet. The only tank I think it would not be a good solution on is for breeding anything with very small fry. Although you can put a prefilter on the lower intake, you can't on the skimmer and it also intakes water from the middle just below the motor housing and that can't be covered easily either. But for all others its awesome.
you could EASILY reduce the flow on the skimmer, or you could use a zip tie and some foam and put it in front of the skimmer slots.
Mine has been pretty loud and I’m 1 month in can’t figure it out for the life of me to stop the sound
@@victordalesio4436 I think the most important thing is water level. If the water is too low you will get that water fall sound.
@@victordalesio4436 what sound? mechanical? or water? vibration?
I just cut a little square piece of sponge the size of the skimmer and set it over it and it stays! Very simple 😊
Not better than a undergravel
Great review 👍
I love the infomercial feel of this video. So funny! I’ve been wanting to replace the marineland biowheel filter on my 55 gallon tank, and this will be just the thing. I also want a shark 800, if they can stay in stock long enough for me to get my hands on one. I’ve got goldfish in a 29 gallon that need some supplemental filtration. Hmm, or maybe I should spring for a Tidal 35, too. My husband is not going to be pleased... 😂
P.S. You need your own segment on QVC. Tank Time with John.
“So much room for activities!” 😂
I'll take a aquaclear 110 thanks
I agree. I got tidal 35 for my planted 20 gallon tank and it works like magic. Amazing filtration.
Seems like a paid commercial