![]() I’m hoping my family room doesn’t sound like an airport after I set up the second AquaClear. Good luck deciding and keep your fingers crossed for me. Now that I’ve written you a book, I don’t think you’d go wrong with either filter. I always thought the shape of the basket on the Tidals made them more difficult to pack than a space that is more square. In my opinion, the filtration is better and the media basket is slightly bigger and less awkward than the Tidal. But I decided to let it run for a few more days.Įither it eventually quieted down some, or maybe I got used to the noise (I really think it quieted some, but still makes more noise than my Tidal 75).Īnyway, I decided to stick with the AquaClears. I had every intention of returning them to my LFS and going with 2 Tidal 110s. My first impression of the AquaClear was NOT good. I’m letting the canister run for a couple more weeks before replacing it with the other 110. I put the first 110 on my tank a week ago to replace the Tidal. Its starting to rattle and make a bit of noise now. Its been going for the past 4-5 years straight now. The canister started giving me some problems, so I decided to replace both with 2 AquaClear 110s. Ive been using it for about 10 years on and off. I had a Tidal 75 and canister on my 75 gallon tank. When you're aimlessly looking, I don't think you'll really get the results you want, meaning you won't probably be disappointed, but not happy, just neutral. SeaChem Tidal 110 vibrating / noisy If I run the impeller motor under water disconnected from the filter body, its silent, but does vibrate. Just define what you want to do, then go from there I suppose. Getting back to the goal- if you want more filtration, why not go with a canister filter? And with that you can honestly just add the canister filter and keep the HOB too. On cichlid tanks where it is not much organic matter in the tank they are great. From the people they came from, I assume in planted tanks, due to the Tidal's auto-priming function as the pump is in the tank, that can get clogged from plant debris and need frequent cleaning. I have never used a Seachem Tidal filter, but I have heard everything from they are the best, to they are the worst. Like said above, I'd most definitely rate them as the #2 HOB because of all the options you have in terms of media choices, plus the other exclusive features listed above.Well the primary thing you should define is why are you replacing the filter? You're pretty much capped out in terms of size of the HOB filters and Aqua clears/Fluval 110's are one of the best. IMO, the problem with that is you have a fairly large black box sitting there taking up space in the tank, where HOBs like ACs only have the suction tube in the water. The pump assembly sits in the tank, at the top of the suction tube. Getting back to the Seachem Tidal thing, there's another negative I forgot to mention. They're so inexpensive, if you need spare parts, you're almost better off spending $44 for an entire unit to keep on hand. Given they're all outsourced and very cheaply made now, I couldn't bring myself to spend what I've currently paid for my three Sunsun 302s for just ONE eheim classic 2217, etc. I do have a Marineland C360 on my oscar/sev tank, but I got that for something crazy like $79 shipped during a super sale at DFS back in 2013-14. Back before I bought my first Sunsun, I researched the heck out of all the name brands. Good call fishorama!Ĭlick to expand.Oh I'd definitely keep those Renas and Fluvals going strong. Off topic, but I'm a sunsun fan as well! Have 2 302s in service. Having used pretty much all make/model HOBs over the years, I'd rate AC as #1 and these new Tidals as #2, mainly because of the reusable media. The Tidal's media basket is super flimsy and you have to be careful not to bend/break the pull tabs on the basket. Even so, nearly all flow is drawn into the top skimmer on my Tidal 110 no matter how I try to adjust it. The Tidal allows water to be drawn in a top skimmer or the lower strainer tube and the flow is supposedly adjustable between the two with an adjustable thumb-wheel. No clicks, clacks or vibs from the Tidal, just a relatively loud pump whirring noise. The tidal is as loud if not louder than an AC110. The media basket and size of the media is much bigger and more substantial on the AC110. ![]() ![]() I'd continue to buy the AC110 every time if I were in the market for a large HOB. I have both filters currently in service and although the Seachem Tidal has some really nice features such as the heater clip, the screw type leveling adjustment, a better fitting lid and the fact it uses a supposed high quality Sicce pump, I would not buy another Tidal.
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