Water Polishing Filter - Modified Seachem Tidal HOB
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- A water polishing filter is a great tool to keep your aquarium water crystal clear. It allows for convenient frequent cleanings with little to no hassle.
Using a Seachem Tidal HOB as your water polishing filter just takes you to another level. Seachem designed the BEST HOB on the market and its the perfect option to be used as your water polishing filter for multiple reasons!
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I have a saltwater tank. I use kannister filters for my tank that why i love your channel. Good tips that i can use. I have an in tank proteine skimmer,but this looks interesting because a can run my carbon etc in this instead of putting in my kannister filter.Do you use in tank proteine skimmer?Or its not done in freshwater aquariums
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Great channel kaveman.1 of the best on youtube.
The best aquatic CZcamsr !! The MVP in the aquazone!! Your tips are the best ! Your helped me a teenager , to fully understand and enjoy the hobby without death of fish , ammonia spikes etc. Thanks to your video i can now sit and enjoy my beautiful 60 litres tank(15.85 gallon) !
Love the video. 100s of videos out there on the tidal series but this one is head and shoulders above them all! Great practical use guide. Can’t wait to see more.
Thank you so much!! Appreciate the positive feedback! Glad you enjoyed it 😁💪
I have one on the side of my 7 ft tank. I love my 110 tidal 🔥🐠. I used the blue sponge, wool and polyfilter along with a few balls of left over marine pure. Occasionally I add activated carbon or chemipure. I love how it creates surface agitation. Great video mate ⚡️
Just want to say that I've been watching all your videos and nobody explains the basics as well as the advanced like you do. After watching this video I immediately ordered 2 Seachem Tidal 75's, and I've had them for about a week and a half now and I'm actually seeing the positive results of these HOB's. Thank you for making this video because it has truly educated me.
Derek
Thats awesome!! Glad to hear the video and the Tidals have helped out! Thank you for the positive feedback!
Kev... As I move and grow in this hobby you have been such a tremendous help... Thank you for this video ordered mine today. I have a 125 gallon... And I had Geo's and rainbow fish and this makes so much sense. Every time I need help I'll go to your University thanks professor Kev... Keep the science coming brother ✌🏾
All my pleasure bro! Glad you're enjoying the channel and finding the content helpful 😁
Kev, you and Seachem make a great team. I would not be a successful keeper without you both!! I have two 20’s, a 45 and a 40. Now that Seachem has a great new filter, I’m looking at a 50 for my two red parrots. 💜💜💜
Thank you so much!! 😊
I have a 35 on a 22 gallon Neolamprologus multifaciatus multies tank. So silent and I love everything about it. I love you and everything about Seachem.
Thank you so much! Seachem and I thank you! 😊
I have 2 of these now for a 29 gallon and 46 gallon which are quarantine in grow out tanks for my cichlids. I love them for all the features you mention! 🎉
Those are some well filtered tanks!! 😁💪💪
What a great 💡 I can’t believe I haven’t thought of separating the poly from FX6 canister and place it in HOB for easy replacement. Brilliant!!!! Seachem does have solid and trusted products, great to see you spotlighting great companies.
My pleasure bro! Glad I could help! Maintenance will be a so much easier now 😁
I had a problem with the poly fil, It caused the water to come from the top. I woke up to a wet mess in the living room.
@@patbrewer-felix2235 You must either have too little poly fil or too much. I just did this beginner aquarium enthusiast 3yrs now. I decided to do this method a week ago after ordering my Tidal 110. Set it up 2 days ago with just the polyfil first. Then today will add the purigen. No overfill with just poly fil yet. Try it again. I have high hopes for this. Good luck.
This video was posted with perfect timing. I’ve been researching the Tidal filter for a while now. Reading reviews and looking to see who offered this filter at the best price. I want to use the filter for the same purpose of this video, as a polishing filter. I have a overstocked 55 gallon Cichlid tank. I’m using a Fluval FX6 and a Fluval 407 and wanted a add a HOB filter as a polisher. Thanks for making this video Kev. Seeing the features compared to reading the features sealed the deal for me. Now all we needed was for the company to give you a code for your Subscribers to make a purchase. I will be entering the contest, wish me luck LOL. Keep the videos coming Kev. Kaveman family keeping the aquarium hobby alive 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Great minds bro!! Glad you enjoyed the video, no codes yet but Im working on those for the near future! 😁😁
they are not as great as people claim, they have a lot of hassles.
Thank you for posting my dude your awsome man don’t quit this is so great going through all these topics thanks again for being you
Thank you bro, it’s my pleasure! Glad you’re enjoying the channel! 😊💪
I don't have Instagram. But this is a must for my new tank coming in on Friday. Super excited! Thanks Kev and seachem!
Well done Kev . Little hack for anyone i traced out the blue filter with some egg crate and made a bracket to sit on top to hold everything in works really well if you do it right.
Great tip! 💪
The 110 is the one I've been eyeing for my new 75g build. Time to go back to basics with a huge, but simple schooling tank my wife and kids will enjoy! Thanks for doing this video! I'm sold even if I don't win 😆
Great video. I have the 75 as a polisher on my 75 and it's the best HOB I've ever used
Nice!! 😁💪
Great idea, thanks to KaveMan Aquatics and Seachem for doing this.
Thank you!! 😁💪
This looks like a blessing for someone like me. I've used many hang on the back filters and honestly I hate them for many reasons including the fact of losing some during a time of power outage come back home and the motor has burned out and my fish gasping for air
After a lifetime of lupus with 23 surgeries already and more to come I am physically disabled and every decision I make with fish keeping or anything for that matter has to be very carefully thought out. I would be eternally grateful to have something like this to work with! Now Trying to fight with Social security for financial benefits has left me with nothing to work with except continue using my Old Biowheel HOB filters which ( everyone knows They stopped spending after short amount of time which makes them redundant?)
I have recently become a subscriber to your channel and I have to say your way of teaching all of us is amazing:
Your direct yet personable way of speaking to all of us not talking down to any of us is a wonderful method 😎😎 Thank you for all teachings and suggestions. Even something as simple as a money-saving way of building a beneficial bacteria instead of a canister filter as demonstrated in one of your previous videos could be a substantial savings for someone like me who is struggling with equipment that should be replaced.
Thank you again for your awesome channel I'm very happy to be part of your fish keeping group!
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I have a large rescue group of fish and in the group are seven blood parrots in various sizes. Half of them were sick and two of them are deformed.Having never had these beautiful fish before they're incredible personalities are beyond belief! They eat out of my hand everyday and allow me to cup them in my hands and play with them in their tank.I definitely get it.. everyone should have at least One 🧠💭😎😎😎🧡
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I'm also looking to adopt a large group of African cichlids and three synodontis catfish. Now this I'm proceeding with extreme caution because it they seem like they are a lot of work but with your Course it might give me more confidence in my 🧠 I just want my body to cooperate.
Luckily you have a love for this hobby which im certain brings you a lot of joy! Im happy to hear you've been enjoying the channel and thank you very much for that positive feedback! Welcome to the family! 😊
Thank you 💕 And thank you again for your amazing videos! My dad's lady has developed an interest through me for fish keeping, finds it fascinating. With all of my struggles she appreciates how much this hobby has helped me mentally ( not physically,that's a big struggle)she absolutely loves your videos too! 💕
I love to give hugs of gratitude and thanks so here you go: 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
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I am looking to buy the equipment necessary today on Cyber Monday for the substitute for the python. To me that makes so much more sense then a python especially since water pressure is not great. With A 100 ft hose I can fit and reach to anywhere in the house and with the big enough pump I should have plenty enough water pressure to do my necessary water changes
Best review of this HOB filter..plus the idea of using this as a polishing filter because this filter is very easy to clean.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Happy to see you moving up bro keep up the good work, I have this filter for my 55 gallon.
Thank you bro! 😁💪
I have the Tidal series filters on all 10 of my tanks, including my 125 gallon Discus and Severum tank. (2 of the 110). I switched all my filters to these about a year ago, best decision I've ever made for my fish, water is always crystal clear. These are hands down te best HOB filter on the planet
Totally agree with you!! 😊
I've always loved Tidal HOBs! I also love to use over-filtration. I have a 75G with a Fluval FX-6 and I have a 36G bow front that I use the Tidal 110 for. The Tidal is whisper quiet and keeps my water crystal clear. For the Tidal setup, I use the coarse pad at the bottom, then a polish fill, then a bag of Purigen, then the biomedia bag included which helps hold everything down. I'll never use any other HOB than Tidal!! In addition, for both aquarium filters, I use a large pre-filter sponge for the intake! It make s a HUGE difference on the amount of gunk that gets caught and extends the filter maintenance even further, which in turn prevents me from disturbing all the beneficial bacteria I have in my filters!
Great setup! 💪
Funny, I don't seem to get much gunk on my prefilter, most of mine gets trapped in the pinky floss. Some people say due to the style of this filter the pre filter is a waste of time
Tidal 35 is my go to for quarantine tank. Super simple to set up with some seeded media and break down when not in use.
Absolutely! 😁💪
I bought the Tidal 75 just to polish my water with my Fluval 407 It's the best hang on filter in the world. It's so simple, it's an ingenious simple design. It's a great protein skimmer. Also such good value to have as an emergency standby filter. And, it's do easy to cut your own pads. Truly superb!
Happy to hear that! And I totally agree! 😊
Hey Kev, another great video. It was full of info I didn't know. Will deffitnally be looking at the Tidal 110.
Thanks bro, Glad I could help! 😊
Hey Kev, THANK YOU for your review of this filter. My filter, Aqueon 75 pro just crapped on me and was about to buy another one when an advertisement for Tidal 55 popped up, which led me to your video 👏👏👏🙌, it arrived today! Ty
My pleasure bro, you will love that filter and never switch to anything else! Enjoy! 😁💪
Bro!!!! Another one!!!! I appreciate all the help!
Great Kev, I have the Tidal 75 also it’s a Excellent HOB filter and I have it on my Tank also as a extra water polisher 😎keep the good work coming
Awesome brother! Glad you enjoyed the video!! 😁😁
Big Kev first video I ever watched of yours i love your energy and the way you deliver your content amazing you have gain a subscription 😊
Thank yo bro! Welcome aboard!
I have the 35 on my betta tank. I love it so each to clean. Just put some sponges and poly fil keeps the water crisp and clean. The betta loves I can keep the flow down and it doesn’t blow him all over. Oh and the self prime is the best
Thanks for the detailed information on the TIdal filter. I wasn't sure if it was worth it but now am sold. am definitely going to consider the Tidal 35. Thanks again!
My pleasure! Glad I could help! 😊
Great vid bro, going to upgrade to a tidal, have a AC now and it’s a hassle priming it , keep up the best fish channel on here, gracias
You'll definitely enjoy it! No more priming!! 😁
Just wanted to say thank you for introducing to me the Seachem Tidal filters. I’ve got 2 110 on my 65 gallon African Cichlid aquarium (along with canister filter), a 110 on my 75 gallon peaceful tank, and a 75 on the 40 gallon tall planted aquarium I bought for my wife. All of them have Purigen too. Crystal clear!!!
Also got all of the nutrients you put in your Cichlid food and works great!!
My pleasure Chad! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Love love love your channel!!
Did all of it... I want to give you a huge thanks, seems I subscribed my aquariums change. You made my life easier. And more enjoyable. Thank you so much for that.... 👍👍👍👍☝
My Pleasure!! Glad I could help! 😊💪
I use this on my 55 gallon and pimped it out! Thanks for the tips!
Glad I could help 😊
Best filter ever made.
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Awesome tutorial video. As a die hard hobbiest which have 4 tanks I will definitely invest in 2 of these filters. 👍
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
YOU THE MAN KEV !!! KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS 👍👍👍👍
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Great idea! I watched this video a few weeks ago and decided to try this. 3 months ago, I went with a Cascade 1000 canister filter and removed my Tidal 110. The Tidal was just sitting there in the box doing nothing, so I pulled it out of "retirement". I used the blue sponge, a bunch of polyfill, then a mesh bag of Seachem matrix on top to hold the fluffy polyfill down. I turned the flow down to about 1/2, because my tank is only a 55. The Cascade 1000 does a good job by itself, but this certainly took it up a notch! My tank has never been cleaner!!!
Glad to hear it!! 😊
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@@KaveManAquatics Thanks. I just downloaded the app and I'll check it out.
What’s good bro it was nice meeting you. I told my boy I know that guy he from CZcams I learn a lot watching your channel thanks keep up the good work
Oh snap! Thanks bro, nice meeting you too! You officially the first one to spot me out in the real world!! LOL
I own every model of these. They are great filters once pimped out
Agreed! 😊
All I know is my 55 gallon african cichlid tank🐠 is thriving thanks to you 😎
Awesome to hear it!!! Glad I could help! 😁
Great video. I did a ton of research and the tidal was the winner. I have four on two tanks with one being a polishing filter. Great call!
Glad I could help! Totally agree with you! Its an awesome filter!
Great video i have to get one of these HOB .👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Have a Tidal 35 and love it ! ! !
Yes SIrrr 😁
Hay brother love your vids. I use a Marineland 150 on my 20 high. Added intake sponge,puritan and filled it with foam. My tank is crystal clear and fish are happy.
Good stuff
Damn Kev this video is awesome! I am going to buy two of the 75’s for my 125g tank. I have an in-tank background like you that has a lot of water behind it. These will work great to really keep it clean back there and also I am making one a polisher like you suggest. Awesome I can’t believe I never heard of this filter before!!
Thanks Jamie! Glad I could help 😊💪
great filter the only thing I would change is the shape of the media basket. Im running one on a 20 gallon with the flow set on the lowest setting :)
Just saw your Master water test kit video. Excellent info. Thanks 👍 new subscriber easy to follow
Thank you bro! Glad you enjoyed it!
Kev, I got the Tidal 110 for my 60 gallon (40 mbunas with 2 sunsun filters). Love the Tidal 110, thanks for the tip!
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Awesome video Kev !
Thank you my bro!! 😁💪
Love the content. Thank you
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Cool filter, I would love to have something like this.
I love that I can tell my daughter to get one as will for here fish tank
Great video is always Kevin. Thanks you
Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it!
Kev my brother what an awesome giveaway!!! That is so amazing of you and Seachem arranging it for your followers. The Tidal series are the Kings of HOBs. Seachem definitely picked an incredible Ambassador, because if you recommend it I'm sold. I don't care if its anything from shoelaces to a space helmet if the Kaveman seal of approval is on it I know its a recommendation I can trust. Thank you for all you do, and Leeeets Goooo!!!
🤣🤣 My man Darth always with the great comment and feedback! Thank you so much bro! I’ll ask Seachem to look into that space helmet for you 🤣🤣
@@KaveManAquatics I will wear it proudly, also side note just acquired (2) 55 and a 75 gallon for the room so guess I know what to tell the wife to get for xmas!!!
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Great video! Thanks again!
My pleasure!
And thank you for all your advice I learned about prime and stability from you and it has worked great!
Great giveaway, Kev, and a super suggestion for maintaining a crystal clear aquarium
Thanks 👍😊
This is awesome!!
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Another awesome video :-) I have a second Tidal 110 just for polishing on my new 75 gallon. I dont even take the basket out. I get a bowl, remove cover, take out the yucky polyfill and stuff it with fresh. Bam.....Done. :-)
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what’s up g great video jus like all the rest lol. I gota say you are the reason why got into cichlids. I sent and got a 75gal to start with and a canister sun sun but to get to the topic I already had a tidal 75 and ima use it also just for extra help and like you said it’s the best filter you just have to believe it and go get it … believe us people … you won’t regret it.. ;)
Nice, glad you're finding the channel helpful! 💪
KaveMan, U are a Gun ! U definitely know how to sell a product, Tidal 110 is exactly what i'm going with ! Great presentations thumbs up
Thank you bro! Glad you enjoyed the video! 😁💪
kave thanks for the best advice!
My pleasure bro! 😁
My power went out while I was at work. I came home and noticed a cranking sound several hours later...my filter almost burnt up! This filter is genius!!!!
Yup, by far the number 1 design element that’s makes this king!
I just got one of this tidal 75 for $10 i have a canister filter on my 30 G tank and its really nice to see that I can use it as a polishing
Congrats on that steal! And on your future crystal clear water 😊💪
Great video 👏🐠🐟‼️
Got 2 of the Tidal 110s best filter in the hobby hand down!
Have to agree with you bro! 😁💪
Man, after watching this video I did the modification. It made a great different.
Great to hear! Glad I could help bro! 😊💪
I’m going to say to everyone, you must watch this video. After I saw this video and heard from 2 more popular CZcamsrs and online reading (got to do your homework), the Seachem Tidal is the KING HOB filter. I also followed Kaveman's set up with the sponge first, then Polyfill in the middle "like that like so” but used the rock bag medium on top that comes with Seachem filter instead of Seachem Purigen. CLEAR WATER, forget the other HOB's. Also using Seachem with polyfill is cheaper and easier as you can buy your own cheaper mediums + the pull-out filter tray is like the Lazy Suzy of the hobby...SOOO easy to change. Other filters you must use their costly proprietary filter cartridges that is such a rip-off and cloudiness don’t go away. I have Seachem Tidal 75 by the way.
Really love all your video’s
Thank you! 😊😊 Glad you're enjoying the channel
I already bought one of these filters and seachem prime, and stability from your videos! Id love to have another one of these for water polishing! I just started the new tank, added some activated carbon to the biomedia bag and the water is still cloudy. Would be amazing to have a dedicated filter for polishing and get some purigen! Love your videos regardless been watching them daily for over a month now
Awesome to hear! Glad you've been enjoying the channel and finding helpful videos 😊💪
Mano I followed the instructions for the giveaway so I think I'm in. Haha. Sidenote I did not know the seachem was THAT good! Every day learn something new about the hobby
Yes they are!! Glad I could help bro, Good luck in the contest! 😁
Definitely invest in a back up battery as well. Life saver 🙏
Agreed!
🤔 hmmm well…. I love HOB filters… they are by far my favorite filter type for ease of maintenance and customize ability. In particular i like the AquaClear brand because they allow me to stack into it whatever filter materials I need for that particular tank. It’s also a bottom to top filter design rather than front to back…. But depending on what type of HOB you have they aren’t all good… those cartridge ones are JUNK!
This new design from tidal looks really thought out and easy to customize… all big pluses! If I ever need a new filter I’ll be looking into these for sure.
Aquaclear is one of those that are also good because of lack of cartridges and a removable tray…only thing it’s missing is the self priming pump. Try a Tidal and I promise you won’t be disappointed 😁
You are the man !
Thanks bro! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁
I had to recently quit the hobby due to health issues, but I used to run 2 seachem tidal 110s on my 55g and the water was always crystal clear
Great advice n ty
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Looks very promising.
😁 You wont be disappointed!
Kevin you are getting better and better with your presentations. The polyfil is a quick fix but not optimal in the long run. I prefer dense foam approach. If good quality it will be reusable for many months, if not years. Simply rinse, squeeze it out and done. I've own the Tidal 110 and definitely recommend it. Having a surface skimmer is a major plus for oxygen exchange and gas release, many overlook its importance. Please let your audience know that purigen is rechargeable unlike carbon. Be blessed.
Thank you for the great tips and feedback Sir! Yes some will prefer a pad over the poly fil 😁
I've noticed you have to be careful with this filter, too much foam or poly can cause bypass and the blue button will pop right up
Hey, this might seem confusing to someone new in the hobby but what do you mean by purigen being rechargeable , Thanks
@@fd4340I’ve been having this issue lately. I have activated carbon and another medium. Is there any way to stop the over flow without having to remove the medium
@rodolfoavila466 normal package of carbon has to be discarded after a mth or so cuz the carbon gets used up and won't absorb oders and junk anymore. So there is a product called purigen that comes in these pouches that also contain and act like carbon I guess. Well it too will lose its abilities just like regular carbon but somehow there is a way to clean and restore the purigen package so that it can actually be used again. That's why they call it rechargeable cuz you can restore it to be used again without having to throw it away every mth.
very cool idea !
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
KaveMan, I like your video very logical.
Love it
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
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HOBs are great, the biggest bang for the buck with their biggest shortcoming being the fact that they short circuit (draw in the same water they just filtered) a good percentage of the time.
As for brands, I am in the AQ camp. I have had numerous units over the years and never had a problem with one restarting after a power failure (very rare) or unplugging it. The one big plus of the AQ is the availability of of an aftermarket filter basket which is 100 times better than any stock basket.
Also purigen is rechargeable as noted on the directions, you strip away what it has absorbed with bleach for a few cycles and then it is gone.
Great video Kev. Now I’m wanting this filter in addition to my sump and FX6. I feel like I can’t have enough filtration for my guys
I know the feeling lol Glad you enjoyed the video! 😊
Hey Kev I purchased the Seachem 75 model filter and the poly and the purigen. I did it exactly like you did but had a problem with the poly and the purigen want to come out of the filter . Solution I used a zipper mesh bag and put the poly and purigen in side and it works like a charm .
Nice! Great tip!
I need one! Just set up my third tank for my birthday
Enter to win! Good Luck!
Honestly when I 1st started watching the video I was like awe damn Kev you selling out...
Which isn't a bad thing..I would too. And seachem in general is up. There with the best
But after watching this video. The Tidal is the best, it has the most features especially self priming. Forget about the power going out I forget to prime my Hob when I do a water change every week!!.. and I really like the basket and plus the size.. Everybody loves the aqua clear but it's tiny yeah it's customizable but after putting the sponge and bio media in it there's no room for anything else. Great video.
P.s I love both those tanks sometimes I have to rewind because I'm looking at the fish too much and not hearing what your saying..
🤣🤣 Glad the fish are keeping your attention. You dont have to worry about me ever selling out. Ambassador or not, I'll never recommend a product to you guys I dont believe in. Plus, Ive been telling you guys about seachem since before I had 10 Subscribers...so no reason to change that now 😊
good job !
Thank you! 😊
thanks for sharing... nice im sold...
You and me both!
Definitely the best HOB on the market. I too use nothing but Seachem products. I use a Tidal 75 on my 75 gallon Oscar tank for extra filtration. Setting up a 75 gallon community tank next. Could definitely use that 110. #veteran 💯
Have to agree with you my bro!
That would be a good addition to my 125 with my FX4. Bro I love how you explain and then do it because I helps newbies like this guy 👆🏼👆🏼😂 I appreciate your videos.
It definitely would be! Glad to help bro 😁
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Ahh yea Amazon is here lol
Hey Kev, really like your channel very informative, do you recommend this mod on the the Tidal 55 alone as only filtration on smaller tanks. Thanks
Kev whats the best media to use for a HOB tidal filter. I have a 75 and 110. After seeing this I’ll set up my 75 as a polishing filter. What’s a better substitute for activated carbon?
I do have a 110 and I really liked that filter until my Plecos and Shrimp started breeding. I had a prefilter to keep the babies safe but the surface skimmer and the intake where the motor is caused problems. I went so far as to take the motor cover off and putting some filter floss in there, but then it kept making some horrific noise. It was pulling air in from the surface skimmer and losing its prime. I ended up going back to my AquaClears for now. So, this is a great filter for not too small of fish, it’s bad for shrimp and baby Pleco’s. IMO.
I know this a long time later but what do you do with the matrix then? Does it then go on top of everything else or right on top of the sponge?
I've been really wanting to try the tidal 110!!! Currently running fx6s and aquaclear 110s
Love the surface skimmer and self priming is a must for sure. the aquaclears severely lack in that department
Totally agree with you brother David!
So I can use this method with the polly fill only as a secondary filter. I would still need my Top Fin pro 50 with the media right? Would you recommend this filter as the main or only filter with media? Thanks Barbie
Dang I just bought a new HOB but you sold this to me lol That tray is a huge selling point. Watch all the competitors start putting trays in theirs! 😂
🤣🤣 Hope you have your receipt! 😊
Will this setup work for a Res turtle tank? Thank you for all your great tips!