Lights would make for a great series, always confusing for new hobbyists

Tidal Filter Cons and Pros: Cons: 1. The 110 Tidal is a little on the loud side, louder than my Aquaclears and Penn Plax HOBs. I shut the door in my bedroom that is down a 25 ft hallway and my bed is about 40 feet away and hear over my Aquaclear 70, Penn Plax 300. Also hear the tidal over my furnace when it kicks on and the return air grill is on floor in hallway. 2.The skimmer sucks up small floating fish food and plugs up with 2 1/2 to 3 mm floating fish food and skimmer weakens the down spout. 3. Rounded / arched shape wastes potential space. 4. Bottom holes for white tray not enough entry holes to get flow into bottom sponge and clog quickly, can fix by adding additional holes at bottom and bottom sides to help reduce some bypass. Pros: 1. Great surface agitation best of all my HOBs even at mid setting due to angle of water exit scoop and bump / texture design. 2. lot of media space regardless of poorly designed shape. 3. Skimmer feature really large, Tidal 110 will not fit into the pre cut slot on my older TruVu 90 gallon, but fits my 50 gallon SeaClear. 4. Filter housing is made out of a strong flexible plastic unlike my Aquaclears and Penn Plax HOBs that have gotten stress cracks during removal and maintenance. 5. Pump in tank is a plus, sometimes my Aquaclears do not start up after a power outage or after a quick filter clean.

@michaeld1980

4 жыл бұрын

FYI. My Penn Plax 300 HOB has never needed a propeller or motor change out running about two years, but need to remove cover and bio drip and then mod media to make useful. I have had many Aquaclears ranging from the smallest to the largest. The 110 housings crack due to wait during removal and maintenance and the 70s and below eat up propellers, shafts and sometimes motors pretty easily and I use small gravel not sand. Sometimes twice a year. The Aquaclear 70s and below need wider shafts, preferably ceramic. Also, Fluval should change housing material, too brittle and tends to rattle. Plus the smaller Aquaclears have a lot of play at the snap on prop that gets looser over time. If you clean the motor and propeller too much they rattle for a day or two until the gunk in your filter helps quite them up a little, but if not cleaned enough they will not go on when plugged back in. The 70 is my favorite not to heavy. The 110 to heavy and awkward and the housing stresses under the wait when handled. And lastly put the motor in the tank already.

I love the aqua clear. Went from a Tetra whisper to an aqua clear and never looked back! These filters are amazing! And I love manual transmissions!

“This is where people will get heated!” I really hope you use that line in a aquarium heater review series. With that said great reviews, I do have 2 of the filters you didn’t like as much as the rest but like you said “ they work.” I also use a canister filter on my 40 and sponge filters in most. I would like to see what you think of the “Aqua-tech 30-60” I know it’s a bigger filter and a cheap one at that. But when your on a budget it’s a great alternative to some of the other 30 gal filters. Got mine at Walmart. It’s been good so far and the flow is really good. Again great videos. Thank you for all the information you put out there for us!

A bit late here but for anybody that comes in the future looking, the AquaClear rattling on the top of the filter can be fixed by just sticking a rubber band around the top and setting it back on that way. Never have to worry about the vibrations again.

I'm brand new to any aquarium business and I really appreciate that you spent the time to help the ones that need desperately any advice. Thank you!!!

@angelfishkeeper3027

3 жыл бұрын

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You should compare test kits and test strips The api liquid and strips, the tetra, the nutrafin and others. You should also review the fresh water Hanna checkers. I’ve seen people use them in saltwater but not that much In Freshwater

Aquaclear. I've had one for 20years and it's rattling away doing it's job.🤣🤣🤣

@yee9222

4 жыл бұрын

No way!!!

@ramiedarmody1582

4 жыл бұрын

@@yee9222 I did and it died a week ago. I miss it's little rattle.

@charliesleeseman4643

3 жыл бұрын

I've had one for 15+ years and just as of today I had to unplug it. Because the little plastic tab on the motor where it screws to the filter broke and caused a leak. But the motor was still running and pumping away 15 years everyday all day

@ramiedarmody1582

3 жыл бұрын

@@charliesleeseman4643 they become part of the family. You know them so well. When mine would play up, i would talk to it. " oh Jerry don't you be lazy" 🤣❤

@sarahldbudgets

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 “rattling away and doing its job” had me rolling 🤣🤣🤣 thank you so much for this comment

I like the aquaclear best-because it pulls water from the bottom of the tank and returns it at the top. That seems more important than skimming action on the Tidal 35.

@migueleespinosa2632

4 жыл бұрын

The tidal does both to pop and bottom. Its adjustable

I had 2 Aquaclear 50s that ran nonstop for 13YEARS on my 60gal. They started to get load because the impellers were wearing out. Will always recommend them. I have a total of 4 at the moment, will never get another HOB

Marineland 9:30 ( my work horse ) Fluval Aquaclear 12:19 Seachem Tidal 35 16:50

I realy like my tidal filters. Switched out all of my aquaclear filters. I traveled a lot for work and would dread coming home to a filter that didnt restart after a power outage.

I watched this video like 2 years ago and followed your recommendations to the “Tidal Seachem” and I got the BIG one on my 30 gallon tank. It’s been incredible and I use it to this day 🙏 highly recommend it to anyone

@franszymanek8695

8 ай бұрын

Ditto. :)

I know this is an old thread, but let me give you my input on Seachem Tidals.. I've been running two Tidal 75's for 2 - 3 years. Yes, all the good things are there, now for the bad. The motor and impellers are under water all the time and eventually they will get full of muck and will need maintenance, otherwise they will start running slow or simply freeze and not re-start once you disconnect. To remove the motor and get to the impeller for maintenance is the hardest I've seen on any filter. You need to remove an enclosure with a screwdriver or knife. Sometimes I need a hammer to push the enclosure apart. Part of the powercord is squeezed into the motor housing and enclosure. To put it back is also an ordeal ...this has not been well designed. Depending on your bioload, count on doing impeller maintenance at least twice a year, if not more.

These HOBs are awesome. I have 2 that are 23 years old and still work perfectly. I find that if you have the water level in your tank high enough they re-start on their own.

I purchased a Tidal 35, used it and compared it to my AquaClear. So far it has been unusually quiet and its best feature, i think, is the media basket which, unlike the AquaClear, has four sides to it which allows me to just dump in whatever bio-media i want without fooling around with net bags. I've now ordered up another, a bigger, Tidal filter for my other tank.

I have the aquaclear 50 on a 36 gallon it’s been running for 10 years. Like you said it’s has its problem with the power outage. I do keep it on high all the ten it does the job.

Any changes since it’s now 2023…?

@dogsdogsnumbers

Жыл бұрын

Would like to know as well.

@dingdongpaofficial

Жыл бұрын

Aqua clear is still the best

@MRNOOBPLAYS90817

11 ай бұрын

Tetre is 18.99 45 gal and down it's a steal

@ZEON3513

8 ай бұрын

@@MRNOOBPLAYS90817I bought it 3 weeks ago for my 16 gallon and it still isn’t that good. It’s on sale for a reason

@franszymanek8695

8 ай бұрын

@@dingdongpaofficial good filter for the price.

My first HOB filter didn't have the pump in the water. Power went out for a few minutes while I was at work. Didn't know it. Came home, and my filter had basically worn itself out trying to pump water that wasn't there. It gave up completely shortly after that. Switched it to a Whisper. I've never had that problem again.

I love that I can put stuff on top of my Aquaclear filter while I'm cleaning my tank/feeding my fish!!!! The fact that you mentioned it makes me smile!!! LOL!! (And that you couldn't believe that you did!!) ;-)

Basically, you should be reviewing anything that has multiple brands of proforming the same job that we the consumer have to choose from. It might be boring but if it's educational, opinion based or not, the video will hold up long term. You can even do a one year review (not on these if you're giving them away) on any given piece of equipment and talk about how it held up. That's the kind of stuff people who are looking to get into the hobby want to hear about. Even after 35 years of keeping fish, some of my biggest fears are, am I being suckered into buying some slick talking advertising and a piece of crap or is what I've picked out genuinely good. Real world, practical experiences are what people want to hear about. Easy ideas: 1. Lighting 2. Filtration (canisters, sponge, sumps) 3. Heaters 4. Aeration 5. Sand or substrates as a whole

@greggall

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. I only have a few tanks so HOB filters work for me. I've tried most the brands reviewed over the years but I have to say the the old Whisper series (not the IQ reviewed) have been very reliable for me. I have one that is 31 years old. I did have to replace the motor once and a few impellers over the years but because they haven't altered the design much these parts are readily available. I want something that is reliable and won't fail within three years. Just because it looks sexy and has bells and whistles doesn't mean it's a good product long-term.

I purchased a model 35 Tidal filter several months ago and installed it on a 10 gal. tank. Even though it is submerged in the water the pump still didn't start every time. I called manufacturer and they replaced the motor and impellor at no charge. The problem persisted. The Tidal model 35 now sits on a shelf out of water. Two other problems sealed its fate. The unit cannot be used in a tank where fry are present because there is no way to install a foam filter on the water intake which is also very close to the discharge. I like the skimmer feature but it isn't effective at all water levels also it is difficult to use aftermarket foam material in the basket due to its unusual shape. I have 3 Aqua flow filters which I have had for at least 10 years and I am very pleased with them. You're right. They don't always restart but in the years I have used them I never felt that was a reason not to buy another.

@angelfishkeeper3027

3 жыл бұрын

😲

I came to stick up for the top fin. I bought one on sale 40% off. It's the 75. I find it just as quiet as an aqua clear and an aqueon which are both 35 or 40 or whatever the number is. I have a top fin ten gallon kit as well that has the top fin filter. I think the flow adjustment is super great. Yes it's not a great starter but no worse than the aqua clear. It also has a super long extension and long tip. I honestly don't think I would ever spend two or three times the price on what are all basically the exact same design other than the seachem. Great series, just wanted to share my top fin love.

Hi John. Long time fan! This isnt exactly related, but I think a really interesting video idea would be household/dollar store/ hardware store items that are useful and practical in the fish room. A few items that come to mind for me include turkey basters, forceps, pvc pipe, power bars, glassware/ containers for mixing and storing foods, extension cord reel for python hose, dollar store yoga mats or rigid styro (for underneath tanks), 5 gallon buckets and temperature gun. I am sure you could make that list go on!

Lol. First filter you mentioned is the one I have. I’ve had it for a year and it’s disappointing so I’ve been looking for a new one which is how I found this video!

the thing about replacing the whole cartridge is the throwing away of even more single use plastic. it all winds up in the ocean harming the aquatic life we love so much. something to think about!

I agree. I have the biggerTidal on my 75 gal rainbow tank w/ a pre filter and I added an extra sponge and more media with room to spare! I love it

I've gotten into the fish keeping hobby again and have come to like your channel. Alsp the way you take the time to clarify things like around 8:50 I like that you're letting people know you can have a different opinion but that doesn't mean you cant be friends. Very informative and organic content. Great work 🙏🏼

Easy fix on the Aqua Clear lid rattle... Cut a section of silicone airline tubing to fit the rear side of the filter box, slit it lengthwise and slip it over the edge. Done.

I would love if you talk about heaters :)

@icegypsy99

4 жыл бұрын

That would be a great one Lea

Best choice John. And you tested the 35, not as awesome as the larger Tidals. Once you get to the 50 series it's so nice, quiet, self primed, best gph, quality made, everything is best. I bought two 110s this weekend at lfs. They were $5 cheaper per, than the same size AquaClears. Times change, products change, new products come out. Tidal is the best by far, currently. Thanks for the series John.

Great review. I agree with the location of the pumps. I run two HOBs on my larger tanks and I've never had both of them never start back up.

The topfin is fairly new. They recalled over 150,000 of the old models in 2015 for electrifying people aquariums. The old one looked like it was made in the 1070's.

The only one I could find in Mexico is the Aquaclear, so far I love it

@muddyriverdogz

2 жыл бұрын

Its the only one you needed to find.

THANK YOU ! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I'm running out a buying one especially now that I know the 55 & 75 come with intake tubes! This filter is simply perfect! I never knew it existed until I watched your video so THANK YOUUUUUUUU!

This program has help me sooo much. I'm not killing expensive and non- expensive Fish anymore.

If you do air pumps, sound measurement on them is very important. Especially bedroom aquarumist like me, it can help me out and other people like me. If you got the time to do it, a lot of people, including myself will appreciate that a lot! :)

wow i never heard of tidal before... so its made by seachem. i need to try that!

@markkhalil5215

4 жыл бұрын

don't it is not worth the money.

@willieevans90

4 жыл бұрын

Have Three of them there really good

@duncandonuts5268

4 жыл бұрын

@dvp458 I dissagree. I have both. The Tidal is superior in every way.

@siniestroelite2131

4 жыл бұрын

Both are great but tidal is better

@mikedean203

3 жыл бұрын

@@duncandonuts5268 I would agree except for one huge factor. If the water level drops just slightly, Tidel flakes out starts making a grinding noise. AQ wins for this reason as they are equal on every other aspect.

always love your videos have been watching for 5 years. you are so knowledgeable and give great advice.

That little AquaClear is a nice filter. You can deform the sides a tad bit where the lid seats. This will stop forever the buzzing sound. You can use a heat gun, soldering iron, nail and lighter.. whatever. Great series you guys! Fun and interesting :)

A lighting series including options for nano tanks would be awesome

So true about the aquaclear rattle I just sit a sealed container of fish food it it that seems to keep it from happening

Great info I was about to buy #2. Wanting to do things right for my new tank I got second hand. It’s a 29g going to do a full aquascape and hardscape on! Very excited about this build with the new spiderwood I’ve found in the desert! If you want some I’d love to send some your way! Thanks for all your super informative videos they’ve been helpful through this journey from nano to larger!

John, thank you for taking the time and investing your money into buying and evaluating these six filters for us. Whether we agree or disagree with your choices, you let us know what you liked and were concerned about with each filter. We can then make our own, better informed choices, towards the filter we like the best. Overall, I agree with your selection of these filters. You asked about suggestions for future comparisons. I like air pumps, specifically for noise and air volume pumped. Also, heaters, based on accuracy of maintaining a temperature. On that same thought, aquarium controllers, specifically for maintaining the aquarium's temperature. Last, just keep producing videos and live streams that inform and entertain us. I've learned a lot from you and Lisa. Thank you.

@bonniew1992

4 жыл бұрын

This!!

I leave the lid off my aqua clear and grow porthos out of it

@Sinserg

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea.

Marineland is what I use, the older model penguin 330 was discontinued, I use now the 350s but I liked the 330 a bit better, also use the 200s. They have been working for years and years great video I subbed today 8-26-20.

I have used many Aquaclear filters in the past and they are very good. I tried the Fluval C series and it kept the water cleaner and the filter media was much easier to clean. If your looking for a filter for a bedroom tank I would go with one of the quieter HOB filters.

I have to agree - I owned Aquaclear's for 2 years and just recently switched to the Tidals. Easier to clean, keeps the top of the water clear and restarts without having to put water into the filter so long as the water level is good. It is also easy to custom cut extra pads and easy to adjust flow - efficiently.

You may like the pump being in the tank but will the fish? I recorded the sound underwater of the Marina slim filter with the pump inside the aquarium it's not great , I would hate to be a fish living with that noise level. So I will be changing to an hang on with the pump on the outside.

@molliemarissa6189

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting question!

@angelfishkeeper3027

3 жыл бұрын

🤔🧐😲

The only thing I have to say as an aquaclear user is that I can pull one out of storage and use it... or give it to a friend even after 10 years and it still works. I do agree with you’re reasoning but aquaclear is a beast!

@Beelzebubby91

3 жыл бұрын

They’re so noisy. I have two and they sound like blenders

@ethanhutchison8216

3 жыл бұрын

@@Beelzebubby91 clean them

@gregoryhousch725

3 жыл бұрын

Aqua Clears Are Amazing

@muddyriverdogz

2 жыл бұрын

@@ethanhutchison8216 You dont have to clean aquaclears. They just keep working.

I have only used aqua clear hob filters before watching this video. I purchased the Seachem Tidal because of this video and I love it. Great filter!! Thanks for the review!!

Yay the one I’m using already is your number one pick! That makes me feel confident that I’m using something that works.

The Marineland Bio Wheels are the best especially the double wheel model with a noncourse sponge on the intake.

@Mopar_GoCar

2 жыл бұрын

Dis is da truth.

With all due respect: I watch your videos because I like them. When I'm watching your videos, I am, of course, listening to you. However, my eyes are fixed on your fish frolicking in the background. They're beautiful, and I'm always wondering what they are. Couldn't you, at the end of your videos, give us a little tour of your fish and tell us what they are so that we might be able to look for them in the stores? I, at least, would be much obliged. :) Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos for us...

@ethanbruh3476

3 жыл бұрын

So what I can observe, the tank that’s blue has 3 arrowanas, 2 Oscars, 2 blood parrots (maybe?). The other tank just looks like a ton of cichlids. I’m not the fish expert but I hope this helps!

Nice series John! Thank you.

Loved the series. A lighting comparison series would be great. Especially for bigger tanks :)

I was wondering if you could do a review on the Fluval C-series

Question. So I have a 55 gallon filter that's an extra, I will be purchasing a 75 gallon aquarium. Can I just buy a 25 gallon or 30 gallon filter to make up the difference in gallons or do I have to buy one 75 gallon filter? Please help. Thanks

@colbyminor9228

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I actually prefer two filters. For a 55 gallon I have two Tidal 30’s. It reduces maintenance, and filters each side, as 1 filter will allow the opposite side to stay a little stagnant.

@marlybizzle

2 жыл бұрын

@@colbyminor9228 I've used 2 filters before and it works great. Now I use 1 proper filter and a wave maker to get circulation.

@rikscichlidaddiction25

2 жыл бұрын

@@marlybizzle I decided to add a Matineland 360 model that is for a 100 gallon tank. I ran that for 3 weeks until this morning I wake up and there is water on my tile and carpet. The impeller seal is what Marineland stated is what's leaking most likely which really upset me. I went to my nearby Petsmart and there great customer service discounted me a Fluval FX4. Just finished setting that up right now and man is this a whole lot better now I know why they are so expensive.

I asked the folks at my local pet store before buying a filter, asking also about having a canister. I was in the process of setting up a 125-gallon after having a 30-gallon for a year. It had the Penguin and it just wasn't doing the job. The fella in the store told me the pros and cons of both kinds of filtration, and when I decided to go with a HOB, he pointed me to the Tidal and explained why he felt it was better than the others. I bought 2 Tidal 110 HOB filters and am so glad I did! They just work all the time. One point that some may appreciate is that the lid can be turned upside down and there are 2 protrusions that the basket can snap into, making the lid a tray to transfer the basket from the aquarium to the sink and helping to keep it from tipping over on the trip. Nice video. Keep 'em comin'!

Thats a nice pick for #1

John I really want to get a fish tank now. Haven't had a fish tank in 20 years. As a kid my whole life. Now I want a little five gallon planted tank. Maybe with a couple of little micro fish that you recommended.

Can't beat the MARINELAND Brand of filters. Used two of the two wheelers on the back of my 75gal. For 26 years without a flaw! Just be careful when you pull the spray bar out to maintain the pump asked it can cause pudding on the floor!!🤣😆😂

@iSdot722

3 жыл бұрын

Every time I plug mine back up after water changes it’s shoots stuff all in my tank . What’s up with that?

After two AquaClears in two years, replacing propellers and frustrated with vibration in the lids, I went with the Seachem Tidal 75 four months ago. It might perform better in a traditional aquarium but it couldn't do the job well enough in a 50g bow front. Boxed it up last week and dug out an AquaClear. I ordered the Tetra Whisper IQ yesterday and hoping it performs well. I also run a sponge as a supplement and have a battery backup air pump for power outages. I changed over to HOB filters after 15 years of canister filters and I do like the ease of cleaning the HOBs so much better. I think everyone has to experiment for the right fit and personal preference. Thanks for the great reviews, comparisons and experience with the different brands.

I have the first filter in the video, idk if you set it up right but its the quietest filter I have. I have three, one is older than three years old and still running strong, another is an aquaclear which belive it or not I bought this year and was literally the same as the one I have that is 20 years old. Aqua clear is the loudest, but it is reliable will say. But out of my three I prefer the other two

"Aqua Clear 110 Filter comes in at 7.1 x 13.9 x 9.1 inches. As you can see, in terms of depth, it is slightly larger than the Seachem Tidal 110. ... As you can tell, it can process about 50 gallons of water more per hour than the Seachem Tidal 110"

I’ve been running the same Marineland Emperor 400 since 1998. I’ve never even cleaned the impeller. If it ever breaks, I’ll probably go back to another one.

A huge concern with any filter is longevity. A hob filter that only last a short time is junk no matter what. A budget light series ( say less than $100 for a 24- 30inch light) would be interesting. ex beamworks, aquaneat ect

My favorite is that Penguin filter with two baskets for media,,one on both sides of the motor. It's just more surface area, but I would fill them within foam to take up the entire compartment and put a foam cartridge on the intake.

Lol if you don’t like the water flow sound because it makes you have to pee made me laugh so hard 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

do canister filters!

I’ve only had Aquariums for about 5 months, and I got lucky when I got the Tidal 35 without any real knowledge or research. I also got an Aquaclear as well. The AC died after 2 months. Now I have 4 Tidal filters and I absolutely love them. I have two 35s, a 55, and a 70 all in the same room, and they make no noise whatsoever. I live in the woods 1/2 mile from the main road - no neighbors, no kids, no traffic - no white noise - and except for the fact you can see them, you wouldn’t know I have several tanks. You’re right. The baskets in the bigger filters are huge! Plenty of room for all kinds of different media. And I love the self-priming feature. My power is always going out so this is a big plus for me. Another plus is water clarity. My tanks are crystal clear, with the AC, there were too many things floating in the water, but not with the Tidal. I’m glad you rated the Tidal series as your #1. As a newbie, it helps me know I’m making some really good choices. I certainly have made enough bad ones!

I'd love to see heater comparisons...like a couple cheapy ones off eBay from China and more expensive ones from Petco / PetSmart .....

@mannygarcia5904

4 жыл бұрын

Melissa B petsmart price matches the nicer aqueon heaters. Got a $40 one for like $11

I love the aqua flow 75 the o Lu issue is I go through I’d say about 1 every year or two because the power goes out, and they end up frying but I find them really good. I did hear you say there’s no 100% guarantee don’t worry

@johnsolovera6993

Жыл бұрын

Side note it’s the only filter I’ve personally bought but I do have a bio wheel filter that’s been going through 18 years

Seachem Tidal series are great hang on filters except for its price that is almost or even more expensive than some canister filters.. so why go for that 1/4 capacity of bio media when you can put inside more than 2 kgs of bio media inside the canister filter...?

Very good series lots of information thank you 🙏 💯

The tidal 110 is awesome...had it for 3 months. a ton of biohome fits in perfect! Nice review!

My Tidal 110 is arriving today :)

why push cartridges when you can create your own filtration with bio media and sponges

Love how crystal clear that African tank is. The fx6 sponge filter idea was genious

I have a aqua clear on my main display tank. I have the 20 gallon model. I'm using it on a 20 gallon hex. It's been running for the last year. I never ran into the top rattling on me. But I see whatcha mean about the external pumps. I'm using a penguin 30 (thanks to your video) on my 20 long guppy breeding tank. I'm also running the top fin filter (10 gallon version) for my 10 gallon beta tank. All my tanks are planted and I must say they all do a great job and some better then others. I personally think the aqua clear does an amazing job for it being a external filter. Your videos are super educational. I still learn stuff from your channel an I've always love keeping fish since I was younger. I'm 22 years older now and I convinced one of my fish to join the hobby. He has a 11 gallon salt water and a smaller tank housing a betta. You and your wife are a fish keeping power house! Keep up the good work! I hope you see this comment amongst the others

I'm pulling my hair out now. I have an Emperor 400 that is finally dying and needs replaced. I see positive reviews of all the brands of HOB filters on KZread, but negative reviews of all of them when I shop online for them. It seems that like many things nowadays product quality has taken a dive and new filters can't be judged by success of the past. So I'm tempted to switch to a sponge filter driven by an air stone, but my experience with air pumps is that they're noisy and don't last long. What to do?!

@bobbysauer7826

2 жыл бұрын

its like everythings that same bad quality nowadays, or all the same with just different brand names, id go with that aquaclear ;)

@PediatricsVolunteer

2 жыл бұрын

I really like the aqueon quiet flow. With a dual spongefilter. Use both kinds

Hello , I am Siddhartha from India can you do a video on hang on bag filters which is the best filter in 2024?

I got the Tidal 110 for Christmas and I am loving it so far. The enclosed media basket it awesome, I never liked the two sided basket of the AC. I put a small piece of foam in front of the skimmer about 1/4" below the water line. It blocks 90% of the skimmer intake below the surface and you can really see an increase of velocity in the top film.

He’s right happens to me a lot the magnet inside shifts it’s self out and you have to take it off empty it and push the magnet back in and fill it back up and go again oh and mine don’t even have a lid any more I was done with that sound .. but it’s so modifiable it’s strong enough to make a over flow out of it and put a bulk head on the bottom down to a sump it works just match it’s return flow

The only thing I don't like about tidal 35 is that it doesn't have a lower intake tube. The rest of the tidal series is fine, I seriously wonder why they didn't put an intake tube on tidal 35?

@franszymanek8695

2 жыл бұрын

Ken, I so totally agree! I own 4 Tidal 55s but was shocked when I bought their 35 and no intake tube?!

Having filter cartridges that you can open up isn't "nonsense". It's a great feature if you're medicating the tank and you wish to remove the carbon while your tank is being treated. Geez.

I so called the number 1 on the other video when you said we had to watch thrs video to find out. I also said you should compare different sponge filters....styles, materials, results with different size pumps(ie: better to use 30g pump on 10g tank or does it make a difference?)

I love my PennPlax Cascade 300 power filter, I had the marineland filter and changed to the cascade, it works so great that I changed all of my tanks to it (4 tanks).. super quite filter, good flow rate, keeps water clear... best filter I have owned in all 51 years in the hobby..

Do you have links to purchase these filters? I follow a few people who receive a small commission if something is purchased through their blog or website or FB page. I'd love the companies to know who sent me their way. Also, I just found you, so I have no idea where to begin. Is there an index or something to let me know where to start watching your videos? Is there a way to get notifications when you publish a new video? You are by far the most entertaining Fish-master out there and it's so easy to listen to you and watch your fish (and cat) in the background!

@maryannbrower551

3 жыл бұрын

I found the links, clicked the "more" button...

I've always used aquaclear since I was a kid. Over 30 years. My second choice is marineland

Can you review different siphon hoses for water changes?

For the Aquaclear, I've had about 4 of them and have lucked out with the rattling issue and didn't know it was a thing until I went on youtube. Thanks for posting this lists though. Gonna start a new tank and wanted a fresh perspective. Thanks for sharing.

Čompare canister filters if you haven’t done that yet. Thanks

Is this still your list? or do you need to do an updated one?

@KGTropicals

Жыл бұрын

No. I'll stick with this list

@xavierchizmar8327

Жыл бұрын

@@KGTropicals updated video soon?

John, Loved the reviews. I been using the Marineland Penguin Bio-Wheel 100 filters. The two drawbacks are the "pump in the filter" and lack of flow control. Self-priming after power outage is about 50/50 as a low water level and my use of a pre-filter sponge on the intake may not allow the pump enough suction to draw water from the aquarium. The high water flow tends to push my betta around when he swims past the filter output. I will keep the Tidal filter in mind if I get a tank larger than my 20 gallon.

Nice video. I'm a fluval fan. That is what my lfs carries. He carries enough spare parts you could build a filter from scratch, AC or canister. Makes life simple is you run into trouble when you are cleaning you tank.

I have Aqueons in my tanks, my wife demands a quieter tank so they are perfect for me

@angelfishkeeper3027

3 жыл бұрын

Who the boss lol 😂 🥸

Air pumps are boring?!?!??!?! NOOOO!!!!!! Some are quieter, some are more powerful, some have more than one outlet.....etc. But you could do airstones in the same "tutorial". Finer bubbles vs. big bubbles. YES! DO IT!!!!

@GSP-76

4 жыл бұрын

Finer bubbles or big bubbles in the end do the same thing. They pop at the surface and you get gas exchange of oxygen into the water. The only difference would be to get a stone that is engineered to give micro bubbles which pop underwater and release oxygen into the water under the surface.

@plushpossum

4 жыл бұрын

@@GSP-76 Yes, but I have also noticed that the smaller (finer) bubbles are much quieter when they pop. And you must admit that the appearance of big bubbles and tiny bubbles are very different. I'm not saying that one is better than the other. (As you stated, they do the very same thing!) I have 3 tanks and 1 has big bubbles, 1 has tiny bubbles (a diffuser type air stone) and the other has both. Bigger bubbles disturb the water more. That's ok for some fish, not so much for others. I know, this is mostly about air stones rather than air pumps; but they go hand-in-hand.

I had a top fin filter and I didn’t like it. I had to replace the cartridge weekly because it would get so dirty so fast, and I have a 10 gallon with only a Betta and a snail. My tank was also not very clear with the top fin! I got the Fluval filter, and it cleared up my water, my cartridges lasts longer, and I love the three different filtration levels! I haven’t ever heard of the Tidal before, sounds cool!

@RattyJennMunson

4 жыл бұрын

You have to keep a close eye on the Top Fins, those cartidges don't last long, and who wants water on the floor? Not me, prolly not anyone.

I use aquaclear filters for my 6 gallon (beta fish) and 20g (common goldfish). Power went out and they sounded like they were struggling hard to get water. I poured water in the top and they re filtered normally and still work. Has happened twice. I do notice they get very grimmy/slug build up within a few weeks with my type of fish. Overall very well functioning, kinda a heavy flow of bubbles (can choose high or low) depending on what type of fish you have. I believe it was almost two month were I had to do a full clean of the filter (clean off the brown build up sludge cakeing on the inside and outside) which can be up to debate with ppl if they want that bacteria but it did get gross, and thats with doing a tank cleaning every 2-3 weeks. It is a bit costly if you replace everything in your filter on a monthly basis. So far I'm doing tank/ taking the filter basket out and rinsing in tank water maybe twice a month so good luck guys!!