Anyone running a Seachem Tidal filter?

[mattzang]

idk how it'd go on a reef tank, but i use one on my 40 breeder observation tank. seems to work pretty well, comes with seachem matrix which is nice. it seems to clean the surface pretty well? but can't say for sure since i have a lot of random powerheads hanging around, so i have 2 in there, the surface agitation is quite a bit with them.

i have another HOB filter on another QT tank and that thing is LOUD. the seachem one is really quiet

 

[chema]

Terrific filter. I use it in my QT tank with foam and some Marine pure balls as biofilter material.

It's silent, except if you allow the water level to drop. Then you'll hear the splash of the water. I love that it automatically restarts when the power is off. I also like a lot the clip for the heater.

 

[Bohemian Waxwing]

Tidal filter works great. I got the Tidal 55 on a 46 gallon SW tank. The filter it self is silent, but if you let your water level drop, the water sound gets louder same as any other HOB filter. Lots of room for filter media. I have also found that because it skims the surface aswell, my protein skimmer doesn't have to work as hard and pulls less gunk. Great HOB filter!!

If you search on Etsy you can find diy sheet which help quiet them down when the water level drops.

 

[Barb0713]

No other filtration at all and just a 10% weekly water change....but as you can see what works well for one doesnt always work for others, been running my current nano above for several years now with just this filter and media

Personally would never run a canister again after running the seachem tidal 35 the Seachem's are just so much easier to use and provide excellent aireation of the water

Like sumps some people love them myself i prefer to run without one even when running a larger tank unless it is an all in one and built into the back section of the tank,won't run a skimmer either i let the Polyfilter deal with it so running sumpless is not a problem for me

I like to give my fish plenty of personal space though, really can't abide a heavily fish stocked aquarium myself...in my last 40 gallon with a filtration section in the back i kept 2 clowns a bangaii cardinal and a yellow watchman goby and considered that fully stocked, i ran that one for a decade with just Carbon, Polyfilter and 10% weekly's, my filtration choices work well for me but if you like a heavier stocked aquaria then beefier filtration options would offer you a smoother ride without your tank ending up looking like Frankenstein's Monster of HOB equipment and leaves your future options wider

My advice to you If you plan to add plenty of fish....go sump or rear filtration section
If you plan to stock sparingly...a single hob filter can work well

The one thing i found that works best for me after 20 years of reefing is.... Keep It Simple

Thanks. Great advice. I’m running a tidal 55 on a 20 gallon reef tank. It works great and works as a wave maker. lol i have another small wave maker on the other side. Simple.