Tideline 62 AIO - problems

beej210 · 2026-06-03T19:41:10-0400

Recently got into the hobby (a month ago) and got the Tideline AIO 62 tank. I was at a trade show and the LFS and Planet Aquarium was there and really sold me on the tank being a great starter option. I'm now a month in and hitting a wall with a few things:

1. The included pumps are LOUD - vibrations and rattling. I emailed Planet Aquarium a video and they immediately sent me 2 new pumps that unfortunately are the exact same. I've already ordered the Jaebo DCW-1500 pumps which I hope will be much quieter, but it really annoys me that I bought this AIO that comes with pumps that are so loud it's unusable. It's just a waste and in my opinion a mark against Planet for selling a tank with these cheap loud pumps

2. Because of the AIO split sump design everything is double the price - media baskets, fleece rollers, pumps, etc

3. LFS said this was a VERY popular tank and lots of accessories available for it. I'm not seeing that. I can find 1 media basket on Kreative Reefer and 1 on Etsy. I'm not seeing a ton for this tank. Is this just me not searching enough?

4. Red Sea has an option for a rear sump cover - https://fishtanksdirect.com/red-sea-max-nano-rear-sump-screen/
I cannot find a version of this for this tank. And having all the equipment stick out of the back really ruins the view

I'm feeling very disenchanted with this super expensive purchase. Would love any insight that anyone can has.

Justfebreezeit · 2026-06-03T20:13:27-0400

1. Most brands you end up replacing the pump for what It's worth.

2. You don't have to have both sides symmetrical. You can leave one side free of anything or make it different. It won't harm the tank if only half the water going trough the return chambers is going trough floss for example. Many people don't even use mechanical filtration.

3. I definitely wouldn't consider it a top 3 popular option/brand for AIO tanks. It's getting steam and id imagine by next year you will have alot more options

4. Redsea has its own problems. It's one brand I wouldn't buy unless it has another 5 years of no big issues under its belt.

You can make something to cover the return chambers pretty easily. You don't have to have any of the gear that sticks up out of the back to have a successful tank.

I've no firsthand experience with that model myself but I'm sure it's a good tank. With a little patience you will get it all sorted out

Daasmo · 2026-06-03T20:44:20-0400

I have this tank. And I switched to the pumps you bought. I run them all the way turned down. For accessories I would check out Kreativereefer.com I use his media buckets and filter sock adapters. I also have the Reef mat adapter that works but I've moved the Reef mat to another tank. I don't know about sump covers though.

beej210 · 2026-06-03T22:43:58-0400

Daasmo said:
I have this tank. And I switched to the pumps you bought. I run them all the way turned down. For accessories I would check out Kreativereefer.com I use his media buckets and filter sock adapters. I also have the Reef mat adapter that works but I've moved the Reef mat to another tank. I don't know about sump covers though.

Good to know. Did you have 2 rollers or just 1? If you only had 1, what did you put on the other side of the filter?