Seachem Tidal Power Aquarium Filter - 35 Gallon Large Fish Tank Filter,black

I heard about this product after doing some research on the internet. Was using a Tetra Whisper filter for my 10 gallon tank and it was too loud. The motor would just be this constant whirring sound and it became too annoying after a couple of days. Bought this one - set up was easy, and it is very quiet. The downside is it's a bit bulky but to me it's worth the trade off.

Para los acuarios menores de 80lt me parece que es el mejor filtro de cascada, facil de limpiar y con muy buena capacidad para material filtrante

so far so good, this filter is a winner when compared with other brands. I used it to setup 30 gallon fish tankgood:The plastics looks good, well made, sturdy, no leaking, easy to replace the material, quiet (but you need fill tank with enough water otherwise the water falling might be noisethe best:you can customize your own material at your preferences, no need to pay for expensive cartridge , in my case will add an additional thin sponge and floss medianice to have:I would like a telescopic tube or hose to adapt into the intake to allow siphoning the floor .

GOOD filter that I purchased after a lot of reviews praising this as the BEST HOB filter. I like the adjustable water flow as well as the basket for the media. I also like the low profile of it as it doesnt stick out like a sore thumb. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because right out of the box the motor makes a clunking & clanking noise. I read that this is very common but over time as the impeller builds algae/biofilm/grime it makes the impeller quieter. The notion is the debris takes away the space the impeller has to bounce around causing this noise.Out of the box this filter is louder than my Whisper as well as Marineland Biowheel which are both +5 years old. For this being a "top of the line HOB filter" I expected more.

This could very well be the best HOB power filter for a small fish tank. By small, I mean tanks less than 30 gallon. The Tidal 35 has some standout features that make it an excellent choice for a small tank. It is capable of comprehensive filtration: biological, mechanical, and chemical.I say "perhaps" because I have not tried the newest Marineland Penguins. I owned an Emperor 400 many years ago and threw it away because it was a pain to prime the pump after a water change. I understand that issue has been resolved in the new products from Marineland. Anyway, back to the Seachem Tidal 35. This filter's most important feature is the internal (In the tank) motor. This filter will restart even if the media box is completely dry. It does not rely on siphon to work. It is a "push" system. The impeller is inside the fish tank, below the water level. The impeller pushes the water to the filter. This means it will restart reliably after a power failure. There is never any need to prime the filter. Priming means to add water to the filter box in order to start the siphon.The Seachem does not require manufactured filter media. Yes, you can roll your own. Your knowledge and choice of materials will determine the effectiveness of the filter. The size of the filter box will allow you to pack a lot of filtration material. More than enough for a 35 gallon tank.There are other very good power filters on the market. I also love the Fluval C series and the Aquaclears. The Fluval C series has the advantage of having the biological media above the water level. Thus, the Fluval C series has a small wet-dry area to grow beneficial microbes. Biological filtration is greatly improved when your media has exposure to the atmosphere. Bacteria thrives on oxygen. So this is where the Fluval C series and the Marineland filters have their advantage over the Seachem Tidal. However, most situations do not call for maximum biological filtration efficiency. Bacteria grow on every interior surface of your tank. Even submerged media will have more than enough capacity to provide biological filtration for the filter's rated gallons. This Seachem will easily handle the biological load for its rated capacity.This is a great product from Seachem. It is made for them by the Italian maker, Sicce. Yes, it is more expensive compared to its competitors. But the fact that you do not need to prime the filter is a big convenience factor. It also makes the filter more dependable. The surface skimmer will work great if you have carbon in the filter box. Otherwise, it will not be able to remove surface oils. You can reuse or repurpose the small zip bag that comes with the filter.I have freshwater clams in this fish tank. Therefore, I do not want to filter out the floating debris from the water column. Clams are filter feeders. This filter's main purpose is to provide biological filtration and water circulation. I removed the foam filter. I am only using the bag of Matrix biomedia. This allows small particles, such as phytoplankton, to pass through. At least most of them. I either reduce the water flow or turn off the filter when adding phytoplankton to the tank. I also have a Seachem Ammonia alert in this tank. Yes, adding liquid phytoplankton adds to the biological load of the tank. But the clams have to eat too. The Ammonia Alert will let me know if a spike should occur.This is a great filter. I can recommend it without any reservations. For bigger tanks, you might want to also check out the newest Marineland Emperor Pro 450. I have not owned the newly redesigned Emperor. It is only for big tanks. The Tidal 75 is probably its biggest competitor.

The media could not be loaded. I think I found my new best friend filter! I have it on a 20 gallon high and it works great. I love the adjustable flow and the surface skimmer feature! These will be my replacements from now on I think! It's so quiet!! It's like noiseless except for water trickle 😍