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Just got a Seachem Tidal 35 and love it! You are correct that it is so quiet that the way to make sure it is running is to watch the flow. Thanks, Jason
When I was starting my first tank (20g), I was recommended the tidal 35. It was expensive although it's silence, easy to clean and use as well as efficient.
I appreciate all the reviews and all the information you have given us on the filters that we can find today!! Great points on having these two features for sure!!the one thing I didn't do when I first bought some hang on The backs was make sure they had adjustable flow! I'm thinking of upgrading sometime in the near future! Thanks Jason I hope you and Joanna are having a great day!! Thanks for sharing! 🙏🌿🐟🌿💚
Jason I agree with you on a must feature. I purchased the ML 375. The selling point was the submerged motor, however it easily becomes disconnected my cichlids knocking into it. I’ve had that problem with the Aqueons HOB. Seems like Tidal is the most reliable.
I think there have been manufacturing flaws in the fit of the outlet piece that actually covers the Marineland Pump cover. I recently saw a video done on a large new Marineland. The owner had to use zip ties to hold that first piece in place, it kept falling off.
Hey Jason. I have 3 of the Tidal 110 and I love that they are quiet and I love that it can hold alot of media. Also love that the entire media basket can come out easy for maintenance. A drawback is that the skimmer slots can get debris from live plant matter and is not easy to remove unless taking entire filter to sink and using a sink sprayer. Just my 2 cents!!!
We have a Marineland pro 375, it is soo quiet. I actually forgot to turn it back on after cleaning the tank. Thankfully my husband noticed the water wasn't moving the next day. I really do like the filter so far!
Jason, Great video man. I recently bought a tidal 55 for my 20 gal I set up about one month ago. I had the tetra whisper 20 that came with the 20 gal tank. That thing was so noisy and the motor was in the filter tank. After watching yours and KG tropical channel about filters I decided to buy the tidal 55 and not the 35. I wanted the longer intake and I love the adjustable suction so when I feed my fish the food doesn't get sucked into the skimmer. I think it's so neat how the filter uses rocks and carbon and a sponge at the bottom to really filter the tank. I hate buying filter media every month that can get so expensive. The top skimmer is so nice how it can pickup food and other stuff on the top. And it is really quiet with Excellent filtration. Did I get to big of filter? Lol..
This may be a weird question: Q: Do the fish like the motor in the water? I assume the in the water motors are quieter because of the waters affect sound waves versus air. This likely increase sound in the water column. Might this irritate the fish? Thanks for the video, Jim
i got a marineland penguin pro 275 on my 20 long crayfish tank and its a really good filter. flow is nice, build quality is nice, media options is awesome. only thing is i think mine got damaged in shipping or something because its pretty loud. cool thing about marineland is they will send you a replacement. another thing is they should have put some sort of rubber thing around the pipe that comes from the motor into the media compartment because when you have the flow at 100% it will leak a bit and drip onto the back of the motor back into the tank.
Those are very important. I also hope there is adequate space to add your own media and having to cram it in there. Thanks Jason I’m going to order one from your link at Amazon.
I think they both have a good amount of space (I've always thought HOB filters used on the size tank for which they are rated have more than enough space for media).
AquaClear filters have adjustable flow, but the motor is outside the tank. Still one of my favorites because of flexibility with what media you can use.
And with the aquaclears you don't have that God awful big boxy motor unit with the bright blue adjustment dial hanging down INSIDE your tank in plain view. Looks absolutely horrible!! With aqauclears all you have is the pick up tube inside the tank. Plus all the Tidal series HOB have a terrible amount of water bypass getting around the filter. Bought a Tidal 75 after seeing all the great reviews, installed it and instantly noticed water bypassing the filter and going right back into the tank. Then stood back and looked at the aqaurium and saw the huge motor housing unit with the bright blue dial on it hanging down inside the tank making things look ugly!! I'm constantly having friends and relatives ask "whats the black box thing with the blue dial thingy on it at the back of your aquarium for?" Needless to say, the Tidal 75 got removed from my livingroom tank that everyone's sees and replaced with an Aquaclear 70 and the Tidal 75 got installed on my bedroom tank out of sight of everyone.
One feature I wish I had Is that my aquaclear started the water flow by itself after I turn it off for water changes. However all it takes is a cup of water in the filter and it starts right up. It also has a automated flow switch that slows down the water current. I have discus and as you mentioned I don’t want them blown all around. Wish I had one that you mentioned with a sealed top. Well, there is nothing I can do now. I already have my aquaclears. I will say this though....my aquaclears have a large compartment and have done an amazing job on my tanks! When I get another tank I will get one that you mentioned. Have a great day Jason! Sincerely, Marty Borst 👍🐠
One of the most important factors when I buy hobs... I buy the older ones available like older aqua clear models I'm willing to pay an extra 20-30 dollars for one. I've kept one since 2006 and its still been running strong. I've bought a newer one recently and it cracked when it barely touched the tank. I was so shocked, I compared the two and the newer models feel so light and not as sturdy as the older ones. Also the same to the heaters. I feel like the market has progressed too far to the side of making money while compromising quality, that its suspect of me to buy new hobs so ill have to check out the hob you recommend!!!
The Tidal filters have a sturdier plastic! I'm not A HOB filter person, (Prefer Canisters) but my Fluval 306 canister head clips that seals the motorhead to the canister somehow chipped and doesn't seal the canister, and Fluval wants an arm and leg just for the replacement head ( You can't replace the clips! You have to replace the whole motor head!) So I decided to try the Tidal 75 for Half the price, and to my surprise, I am so happy with it that I will probably be replacing my canisters (The next time they go bad) with the Tidal series! You really should check them out!
@@truthfactreality6814 Exactly! you can maintenance the Tidal in less than one quarter of the time it takes to maintenance a canister. PS: And the removable media basket is a brilliant feature!
I just bought the tidal 35. Love it so far. Very quiet. I wish it had a longer intake tube. Actually this size doesn’t have one at all. I prefer it to pull water from lower level. It does have a skimmer on top. I have only run it a week but so far overall I am impressed!
I’d take fluval C-series over tidals anyday but its personal preference cuz I helped a friend set up a tidal and we spent a good hour balancing the flow between the intakes so that the intake tube actually sucks stuff up. And mainly because fluval Cs have harder transparent plastic, easier to monitor internals without popping the hood.
If the back is not sufficiently filled with water (like when the intake tube drains when the water falls below the intake during tank maintenance) most standards HOB filters don't restart.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics this is true, because the water level is below the bottom of the impeller well. also before doing large water changes, i simply unplug the hob. finally, who regularly runs their tanks filled >5" below the rim?
I love my tidal 35 on my 20 long. I have an aquaclear 30 on my 20 tall, though, and it is a solid filter. The flow adjustment is not as good, but the max flow is similar and the media basket seems bigger. I like them both. I do not really understand the competitive nature of people when it comes to these filters. They both work well.
Even as an Aquaclear fan, I’ll admit that the self priming feature of some HOBs is wonderful. Currently using an Aquaclear 30 on my bedroom tank, but maybe I’ll look into some other options once the thing starts to wear down lol
Bang for the buck, marineland penguin 350s ,before COVID I bought a bunch for $23 each. Not quite all the bells and whistles, but get the job done just as well🙂 I gotta say I like the hinged filter lid...
I purchased a tidal 55 for a 29 gallon tank. I chose the 55 over the 35 because I wanted the longer pick up tube. The filter works fine but it is not totally quiet. I can hear a humming and slight rattling from the motor. I checked the armature and impeller and looks to be ok. It’s only a slight problem for me because the tank is in my living room. I’m only aware of the noise when there is no other activity in the room. I tried to contact Seachem customer service to see if it‘s normal to make that slight amount noise but no luck so far. P.S. I enjoy your videos and I have learned a lot about the nitrogen cycle and care for tropical fish.
I've heard other people have that for the first few days and then it goes away. I actually just got the seachem tidal 35 yesterday and it too has a slight hum to it. Is yours still humming?
@@anthonyw1382 Strange that some people have it super quiet and others have a noise problem. I wonder if their is a better option. Are Aquaclears any better? I was really excited about this filter but am slightly disappointed.
@@zacplaysleague5868 For me it was a toss up between the tidal and the Marine land ProSeries. Both with submerged motors and are supposed to be equally quiet.. My local fish store only carried the tidal of the two and that’s why I chose it. Since I’m new to the hobby I don’t have experience with other filters and equipment.
I am surprised you did not mention chamber capacity to hold media. I have converted all my HOBs to foam for mechanical and biofiltration using foam blocks. This means more beneficial bacteria, more stability (fewer cleanings) and easily reusable media. Seems like some of the brands don't have much space for media and they are trying to sell you replacement media.
Ya, I don't put much value in the chamber capacity because all HOB filters matched with the correct sized tank has more than enough space for proper biological and mechanical filtration.
As long as it’s not rattling I love the hum of an aquarium pump running when I go to sleep When I first got my Seacheme Tidal for the first month I kept checking to see if it was still working💯😂
I buy everything. I started with aqua clears on all my tanks. Then bought marine lands. Then replaced them all with tidals. Now I am back with aqua clears on everything. Aqua clears and tidals are so close to being perfect. Tidals need to get rid of the not being able to turn the surface skimmer off and the aqua clears need to have a internal pump. Though as they are aqua clears are superior because that surface skimmer in the tidals ruins the entire filter.
The flow on (most) HOBs is my "top" reason for not liking them. Great video again! This hobby gets expensive quick when you want the best of everything lol
Jason, would you recommend the the either the tidal or marineland pro for a shrimp or breeding tank? I'm concerned with not being able to get a prefilter on all the tidal intakes, but like the basket it offers. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Topfin Filters have a flow control which I really like, way better than the *Fluval or *Aqua Clear, (*same company) For larger tanks Jason may be right but for five and ten gallon tanks the Topfin filters are great. Also, Topfin filters will usually start back up without being primed depending on how long the power has been out, which is the reason I have a sponge filter operating in all my tanks, in case we lose power,
I think I'm pretty over my aquaclears simply because they don't have the motor in the tank. Downside I see to this is that you're kinda limited on water height. I also have water dropped for mystery snail breeding and I'm not sure I'd get the water up to the motor all the way. All other tanks are getting internal motors from now on!
Jason I had a question about your 15 gallon column tank. I have the same one and immediately installed a small canister because I’m not very smart. Realizing that this was overkill, I’m thinking of a sponge filter but I don’t have much floor space to spare. Is there a HOB model/size that you could recommend?
Good question - I love the way Joanna scaped the tank and I think it looks great, but filtration is really difficult. I don't think there is a HOB that has an intake long enough and I think your idea of using a sponge filter is the way to go (maybe something the size of an ATI Hydro II)?
@@TCS_Aquatics Thanks. I seen a lot of TH-camrs praising it. I'm running the old ML penguin 375and it does it job but I'm setting up another tank. This seems to be the clear choice...so far.
Great information! Personally I have never had to worry about the flow rate so much. I never had a HOB with that feature, so I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything, plus I have pretty big tanks when compared to the average hobbyist. However, that "in tank" motor feature is the truth! Now that I know THOSE exist, I'm definitely going to start replacing my old filters with these new types. I asked you once if you preferred Marineland over the AquaClear brands and you said yes. If you had to choose between Marineland Pro and the Seachem Tidal brand, which way would you go? Would you still lean towards Marineland?
I think they are both good. One issue with the marineland PRO is some lids don't fit tightly because the motor gets in the way. The Seachem has a surface skimmer that gets clogged sometimes.
For now - most likely you will have to get them a larger tank as they grow. I had five comet goldfish in a 40 gallon breeder and eventually moved them out to someone with a pond because I didn't want to take up one of my 125 gallon tanks for them.
Is the black and white cichlid in your american and african cichlid showdown tretocephlus? Sorry if this comment is not relevant i find ur fish room very awsome and fascinating
Hi Jason The link to the filter only shows 55 gallon tidal. I need tidal 35. Can you send me the link or put it in the description so I can order from your link? Thank you
Many, many years ago, when I was a kid, everyone used an air pump which went into a see through media box. The media box was filled with filter floss and carbon chips in it. And it sat on the bottom of the tank for a month or more, until you took it out to clean it. Was cheap and efficient.
I am using two Aquaclear 50 filters on my 33 long. And honestly, they dont really do the best job. I hate canisters. Wish I could find something to replace them. I would use the AC 70, but I think 140 gallons of filtration in a 33 gallon tank would be overkill
Me personally I am not a fan at all of HOB filters. I've also been keeping fish 40 years ➕. Any time that I have had an issue with a tank it's always had a HOB filter. It's sponge or canister for me.
Title 35 is dangerous to fish the slats are big enough for a Guppies to fit in small Danios or fry. so basically a fish blender there's no easy way to fit a a mesh around it I tried stockings I tried filter bags but it just it's clumsy
I buy aquaponic filters on eBay can be used as a filter and aquaponic filter comes with clay balls pump is built into the filter. I buy the 20 gallon size pump a lot of water. Just my 2 cents 😎👍
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I bought the Tidal 55 and love it so far.
Just got a Seachem Tidal 35 and love it! You are correct that it is so quiet that the way to make sure it is running is to watch the flow. Thanks, Jason
Glad you are liking it!
I love the tidal line of filters, I have two of them ,and never had a problem.
I have 2 tidal 35 and 1 tidal 55. Excellent HOBs!!!
Bought a used Aquaclear 110 for my 55 gallon. Its amazing! Love my HOBs . Love from Wisconsin.
When I was starting my first tank (20g), I was recommended the tidal 35. It was expensive although it's silence, easy to clean and use as well as efficient.
I appreciate all the reviews and all the information you have given us on the filters that we can find today!! Great points on having these two features for sure!!the one thing I didn't do when I first bought some hang on The backs was make sure they had adjustable flow! I'm thinking of upgrading sometime in the near future!
Thanks Jason I hope you and Joanna are having a great day!! Thanks for sharing! 🙏🌿🐟🌿💚
Thank you! Ya, the adjustable flow makes it great for those slower fish like bettas. :-)
Being able to turn down the flow when feeding is also handy, so the filter won't get the food.
a nice feature of the tidal is the long power cord
Jason I agree with you on a must feature. I purchased the ML 375. The selling point was the submerged motor, however it easily becomes disconnected my cichlids knocking into it. I’ve had that problem with the Aqueons HOB. Seems like Tidal is the most reliable.
I think there have been manufacturing flaws in the fit of the outlet piece that actually covers the Marineland Pump cover.
I recently saw a video done on a large new Marineland. The owner had to use zip ties to hold that first piece in place, it kept falling off.
I like the enormous box for media in the aquaclear - though I prefer canisters... unless....
Wow! How could I have not noticed you’re passed 100k! Congratulations!!
Thank you!
Hey Jason
I found the tidal 35 link for your Amazon store on your review of the filter so I bought it from your link.
Thank you as always. Great info
Thank you!
Cool. Short and to the point. Great video.
Thank you!
Hey Jason. I have 3 of the Tidal 110 and I love that they are quiet and I love that it can hold alot of media. Also love that the entire media basket can come out easy for maintenance. A drawback is that the skimmer slots can get debris from live plant matter and is not easy to remove unless taking entire filter to sink and using a sink sprayer. Just my 2 cents!!!
We have a Marineland pro 375, it is soo quiet. I actually forgot to turn it back on after cleaning the tank. Thankfully my husband noticed the water wasn't moving the next day. I really do like the filter so far!
We've done that too!
HOB's are my favorite type of filter. Thanks for a great video, Jason. 👍📺😎
Me too :-)
Thanks sitting out side Doctors office waiting on sister to get done,something good to watch other then the nut cases in parking lot!
Glad I could help. Haha
Very informative! Thank you
Totally agree, great 👍 video. 👍🏴
Jason,
Great video man. I recently bought a tidal 55 for my 20 gal I set up about one month ago. I had the tetra whisper 20 that came with the 20 gal tank. That thing was so noisy and the motor was in the filter tank. After watching yours and KG tropical channel about filters I decided to buy the tidal 55 and not the 35. I wanted the longer intake and I love the adjustable suction so when I feed my fish the food doesn't get sucked into the skimmer. I think it's so neat how the filter uses rocks and carbon and a sponge at the bottom to really filter the tank. I hate buying filter media every month that can get so expensive. The top skimmer is so nice how it can pickup food and other stuff on the top. And it is really quiet with Excellent filtration. Did I get to big of filter? Lol..
Since the flow can be turned down it will work just fine 😀
Those balzanii are so derpy. I love em.
This may be a weird question:
Q: Do the fish like the motor in the water?
I assume the in the water motors are quieter because of the waters affect sound waves versus air. This likely increase sound in the water column. Might this irritate the fish?
Thanks for the video,
Jim
Excellent question......
Great question - I have never noticed a difference in the behavior, life span or general health of the fish.
Thank you for your reviews
i got a marineland penguin pro 275 on my 20 long crayfish tank and its a really good filter. flow is nice, build quality is nice, media options is awesome. only thing is i think mine got damaged in shipping or something because its pretty loud. cool thing about marineland is they will send you a replacement. another thing is they should have put some sort of rubber thing around the pipe that comes from the motor into the media compartment because when you have the flow at 100% it will leak a bit and drip onto the back of the motor back into the tank.
Those are very important. I also hope there is adequate space to add your own media and having to cram it in there. Thanks Jason I’m going to order one from your link at Amazon.
I think they both have a good amount of space (I've always thought HOB filters used on the size tank for which they are rated have more than enough space for media).
AquaClear filters have adjustable flow, but the motor is outside the tank. Still one of my favorites because of flexibility with what media you can use.
And with the aquaclears you don't have that God awful big boxy motor unit with the bright blue adjustment dial hanging down INSIDE your tank in plain view. Looks absolutely horrible!! With aqauclears all you have is the pick up tube inside the tank. Plus all the Tidal series HOB have a terrible amount of water bypass getting around the filter.
Bought a Tidal 75 after seeing all the great reviews, installed it and instantly noticed water bypassing the filter and going right back into the tank. Then stood back and looked at the aqaurium and saw the huge motor housing unit with the bright blue dial on it hanging down inside the tank making things look ugly!! I'm constantly having friends and relatives ask "whats the black box thing with the blue dial thingy on it at the back of your aquarium for?"
Needless to say, the Tidal 75 got removed from my livingroom tank that everyone's sees and replaced with an Aquaclear 70 and the Tidal 75 got installed on my bedroom tank out of sight of everyone.
@@gunnerneikoify 😂
.....and a feature of the AquaClear line since day 1.
The adjustable flow yes - the internal motor - no.
One feature I wish I had Is that my aquaclear started the water flow by itself after I turn it off for water changes. However all it takes is a cup of water in the filter and it starts right up. It also has a automated flow switch that slows down the water current. I have discus and as you mentioned I don’t want them blown all around. Wish I had one that you mentioned with a sealed top. Well, there is nothing I can do now. I already have my aquaclears. I will say this though....my aquaclears have a large compartment and have done an amazing job on my tanks! When I get another tank I will get one that you mentioned. Have a great day Jason! Sincerely, Marty Borst 👍🐠
I think you're in good shape anyway. :-)
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thanks.
Great video! Totally agree.
One of the most important factors when I buy hobs... I buy the older ones available like older aqua clear models I'm willing to pay an extra 20-30 dollars for one. I've kept one since 2006 and its still been running strong. I've bought a newer one recently and it cracked when it barely touched the tank. I was so shocked, I compared the two and the newer models feel so light and not as sturdy as the older ones. Also the same to the heaters. I feel like the market has progressed too far to the side of making money while compromising quality, that its suspect of me to buy new hobs so ill have to check out the hob you recommend!!!
Get the tidal. They are brilliant
The Tidal filters have a sturdier plastic! I'm not A HOB filter person, (Prefer Canisters) but my Fluval 306 canister head clips that seals the motorhead to the canister somehow chipped and doesn't seal the canister, and Fluval wants an arm and leg just for the replacement head ( You can't replace the clips! You have to replace the whole motor head!) So I decided to try the Tidal 75 for Half the price, and to my surprise, I am so happy with it that I will probably be replacing my canisters (The next time they go bad) with the Tidal series! You really should check them out!
@@jaybird8192 I replaced a few of my tanks with canisters over to tidals. They do just as well and have more flow and easier to maintain
@@truthfactreality6814 Exactly! you can maintenance the Tidal in less than one quarter of the time it takes to maintenance a canister.
PS: And the removable media basket is a brilliant feature!
I just bought the tidal 35. Love it so far. Very quiet. I wish it had a longer intake tube. Actually this size doesn’t have one at all. I prefer it to pull water from lower level. It does have a skimmer on top. I have only run it a week but so far overall I am impressed!
I agree!
I’d take fluval C-series over tidals anyday but its personal preference cuz I helped a friend set up a tidal and we spent a good hour balancing the flow between the intakes so that the intake tube actually sucks stuff up. And mainly because fluval Cs have harder transparent plastic, easier to monitor internals without popping the hood.
Adjustable intake length also quite important
Agreed!
Amazing video
Top Fin Pro series are adjustable and are a decent filter.
I’m a fan of the marineland penguin
other hob's will always start up if the water level in the tank is above the bottom of the impeller well.
If the back is not sufficiently filled with water (like when the intake tube drains when the water falls below the intake during tank maintenance) most standards HOB filters don't restart.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics this is true, because the water level is below the bottom of the impeller well. also before doing large water changes, i simply unplug the hob. finally, who regularly runs their tanks filled >5" below the rim?
I love my tidal 35 on my 20 long. I have an aquaclear 30 on my 20 tall, though, and it is a solid filter. The flow adjustment is not as good, but the max flow is similar and the media basket seems bigger. I like them both. I do not really understand the competitive nature of people when it comes to these filters. They both work well.
Me either. It's like Apple vs Samsung, Ford vs Chevy. :-)
Or like ferrari and Lamborghini. Both overrated and too expensive
Thanks for the video Jason, I totally agree. Can you tell us what media you put in your Tidal filters? Thank you.
I usually just add medium or coarse pore sponge and filter floss.
Even as an Aquaclear fan, I’ll admit that the self priming feature of some HOBs is wonderful. Currently using an Aquaclear 30 on my bedroom tank, but maybe I’ll look into some other options once the thing starts to wear down lol
It won’t wear down for years if ever
Mine broke down in less than half a year. No joke
@@Bullboy_Adventures did you have sand ?
Bang for the buck, marineland penguin 350s ,before COVID I bought a bunch for $23 each. Not quite all the bells and whistles, but get the job done just as well🙂 I gotta say I like the hinged filter lid...
I still run a couple of them too - seems like I have always had them in the fishroom. They run for years.
Can you replace the bio wheels with other media? They always stop moving for me and it gets old.
I purchased a tidal 55 for a 29 gallon tank. I chose the 55 over the 35 because I wanted the longer pick up tube. The filter works fine but it is not totally quiet. I can hear a humming and slight rattling from the motor. I checked the armature and impeller and looks to be ok. It’s only a slight problem for me because the tank is in my living room. I’m only aware of the noise when there is no other activity in the room. I tried to contact Seachem customer service to see if it‘s normal to make that slight amount noise but no luck so far. P.S. I enjoy your videos and I have learned a lot about the nitrogen cycle and care for tropical fish.
I've heard other people have that for the first few days and then it goes away. I actually just got the seachem tidal 35 yesterday and it too has a slight hum to it. Is yours still humming?
@@zacplaysleague5868 I’ve had mine set up for about a month, and yes it still has a slight rattling sound.
@@anthonyw1382 Strange that some people have it super quiet and others have a noise problem. I wonder if their is a better option. Are Aquaclears any better? I was really excited about this filter but am slightly disappointed.
@@zacplaysleague5868 For me it was a toss up between the tidal and the Marine land ProSeries. Both with submerged motors and are supposed to be equally quiet.. My local fish store only carried the tidal of the two and that’s why I chose it. Since I’m new to the hobby I don’t have experience with other filters and equipment.
I am surprised you did not mention chamber capacity to hold media. I have converted all my HOBs to foam for mechanical and biofiltration using foam blocks. This means more beneficial bacteria, more stability (fewer cleanings) and easily reusable media. Seems like some of the brands don't have much space for media and they are trying to sell you replacement media.
Ya, I don't put much value in the chamber capacity because all HOB filters matched with the correct sized tank has more than enough space for proper biological and mechanical filtration.
I think doing filter best sponge filter
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An internal motor inside the tank is a must for the bedroom tank.
As long as it’s not rattling I love the hum of an aquarium pump running when I go to sleep When I first got my Seacheme Tidal for the first month I kept checking to see if it was still working💯😂
Great video. AquaClear or Tidal, which is the better brand for HOB filters?
I prefer the tidal, but the new Aquaclears are pretty solid.
I buy everything. I started with aqua clears on all my tanks. Then bought marine lands. Then replaced them all with tidals. Now I am back with aqua clears on everything. Aqua clears and tidals are so close to being perfect. Tidals need to get rid of the not being able to turn the surface skimmer off and the aqua clears need to have a internal pump. Though as they are aqua clears are superior because that surface skimmer in the tidals ruins the entire filter.
The flow on (most) HOBs is my "top" reason for not liking them. Great video again! This hobby gets expensive quick when you want the best of everything lol
Will this filter fit fluval roma aquarium. Thanks.
I'm not sure?
Jason, would you recommend the the either the tidal or marineland pro for a shrimp or breeding tank? I'm concerned with not being able to get a prefilter on all the tidal intakes, but like the basket it offers. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Marineland pro for the reasons you mentioned - it's really hard to cover the surface skimmer of the tidal.
Thanks! Will both fit on tanks with the glass lids?
Topfin Filters have a flow control which I really like, way better than the *Fluval or *Aqua Clear, (*same company) For larger tanks Jason may be right but for five and ten gallon tanks the Topfin filters are great. Also, Topfin filters will usually start back up without being primed depending on how long the power has been out, which is the reason I have a sponge filter operating in all my tanks, in case we lose power,
Nice 👍👍👍
I think I'm pretty over my aquaclears simply because they don't have the motor in the tank. Downside I see to this is that you're kinda limited on water height. I also have water dropped for mystery snail breeding and I'm not sure I'd get the water up to the motor all the way. All other tanks are getting internal motors from now on!
I’m setting up a 40 gallon breeder featuring pee puffers, should I get the tidal 55 or tidal 75?
I would do the 55 - more than enough flow.
Hi which filter would you recommend for a 10 gallon tank of tropical fish?
I like the Seachem Tidal 35 and the Sicce Shark Nano 250.
Nice one my filter aqua tech the new design is good and I make my filter to....DIY ''''...
Jason I had a question about your 15 gallon column tank. I have the same one and immediately installed a small canister because I’m not very smart. Realizing that this was overkill, I’m thinking of a sponge filter but I don’t have much floor space to spare. Is there a HOB model/size that you could recommend?
Good question - I love the way Joanna scaped the tank and I think it looks great, but filtration is really difficult. I don't think there is a HOB that has an intake long enough and I think your idea of using a sponge filter is the way to go (maybe something the size of an ATI Hydro II)?
I am interested in the tidal for my 29 gallon but I am worried about my gold ring danios. Can they get sucked into the filter? They are small.
I don't think it will be an issue if they are close to full size.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thanks. I have had them about a year so they should be good then. It looks like such a great filter.
The number one feature is that it’s an Aquaclear.
Are they that good?
Tidals rule
@@aquienpuedainteresar4188To me they are, I love them! But it’s all a matter of opinion really and preference. They are really amazing though!
@@truthfactreality6814 Thanks I'll look into it.
@@TCS_Aquatics Thanks. I seen a lot of TH-camrs praising it. I'm running the old ML penguin 375and it does it job but I'm setting up another tank. This seems to be the clear choice...so far.
do you prefer hang on back or inside tank filters
Unless someone has lots of tanks, I prefer HOB filters.
Great information! Personally I have never had to worry about the flow rate so much. I never had a HOB with that feature, so I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything, plus I have pretty big tanks when compared to the average hobbyist. However, that "in tank" motor feature is the truth! Now that I know THOSE exist, I'm definitely going to start replacing my old filters with these new types. I asked you once if you preferred Marineland over the AquaClear brands and you said yes. If you had to choose between Marineland Pro and the Seachem Tidal brand, which way would you go? Would you still lean towards Marineland?
I think they are both good. One issue with the marineland PRO is some lids don't fit tightly because the motor gets in the way. The Seachem has a surface skimmer that gets clogged sometimes.
Hi, i have 9 small goldfish on 20gallon tank and Dophin H800 HOB Filter. Does my HOB filter is enough for my fish?
For now - most likely you will have to get them a larger tank as they grow. I had five comet goldfish in a 40 gallon breeder and eventually moved them out to someone with a pond because I didn't want to take up one of my 125 gallon tanks for them.
Is the black and white cichlid in your american and african cichlid showdown tretocephlus? Sorry if this comment is not relevant i find ur fish room very awsome and fascinating
I do have a couple in my mbuna tank.
Hi Jason
The link to the filter only shows 55 gallon tidal. I need tidal 35. Can you send me the link or put it in the description so I can order from your link? Thank you
I think as long as you use the link and just type in Seachem 35 while on Amazon it will still credit properly. :-) Thank you!
@@PrimeTimeAquatics I got it via your review of tidal 35. I used the link in your review and it brought the 35 up. So I bought it from your link
I have all the different sizes of the seachem tidals. They are amazing filters. Only 1 thing. They need to be all black. No blue parts. I painted mine
Totally agree!
Yes BUT U cannot use These filters in aquaterriums or paludariums Or w turtles. Aquaclear s u can!!!
Without even watching i wil say. Adjustable flow and for HOB to be quiet. Now lets see if I was right.
BOOM! :-)
@@PrimeTimeAquatics haha i got it right? I am busy but will definitely watch the video later. Its on my watch later list 👍
One feature is having a locking lid because my cats
The Marineland has a hinged lid, which would probably make it harder for it to fall off?
Been using aqua clears for years and years..will keep using them..that seachem filter is not my favorite.
That is a lot of years keeping fish. I wonder what kind of filtration was used before H.O.Bs.
@Adam Estrada I understand they are good for planted tanks.
Many, many years ago, when I was a kid, everyone used an air pump which went into a see through media box. The media box was filled with filter floss and carbon chips in it. And it sat on the bottom of the tank for a month or more, until you took it out to clean it. Was cheap and efficient.
Inside tank box filters, outside canister, foam filters.
I am using two Aquaclear 50 filters on my 33 long. And honestly, they dont really do the best job. I hate canisters. Wish I could find something to replace them. I would use the AC 70, but I think 140 gallons of filtration in a 33 gallon tank would be overkill
Ya, with the dimensions of the tank the only way you might be able to use the AC 70 is by placing it on the side of the tank?
Tidal all the way
Or just use sponge filters (: , So much easier.
And that much uglier
Can’t put biohome ultimate in a sponge filter
@@truthfactreality6814 then dont use a biohome
wish they would have put the uptake tube on the 35, don't like that
Me too!
Me personally I am not a fan at all of HOB filters. I've also been keeping fish 40 years ➕. Any time that I have had an issue with a tank it's always had a HOB filter. It's sponge or canister for me.
I'm too lazy to clean canister filters. Haha
@@PrimeTimeAquatics you also have a lot more tanks.
here
they are very expensive
Ya, but in the filter world you often get what you pay for.
Still way cheaper than a canister filter.
@@rondarcy7438 I prefer to buy the sun sun canister filter it is cheaper and it is more sold that video is to promote it
Title 35 is dangerous to fish the slats are big enough for a Guppies to fit in small Danios or fry. so basically a fish blender there's no easy way to fit a a mesh around it I tried stockings I tried filter bags but it just it's clumsy
I buy aquaponic filters on eBay can be used as a filter and aquaponic filter comes with clay balls pump is built into the filter. I buy the 20 gallon size pump a lot of water. Just my 2 cents 😎👍
Another important feature is NOT having a proprietary cartridge or media.
There good filters you get what you pay for