Fluval Aquaclear New 2024 vs. Seachem Tidal

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

Just installed 2 new style AC 70's to replace Tidal 75's. I like these new AC's alot. Quiet as heck. Easier to maintain motor impeller and easier to load the media in. Nice and square vs oblong and with a thumb. I had to block the Tidals skimmer slots,cut out the slide door in the intake area, drill holes in the basket and block the basket windows to get it to flow thru the media. That was better but too much to do to take care of them. So back to the Aqua Clear but new styles.

[@flogtwo]

You nailed it on why they have a divider, clearly they want to sell the carbon insert.

[@BackyardAquatics-o2m]

the ac110 doesn't have it set up that way. it's completely open :D ...but you could leave the carbon out and put bio media on both sides of this one :)

[@BENCHPRESSMAN]

Why not compare this to the AC30 because it's a closer size to the Tidal 35.

[@raymondbardeen6450]

There will be quite a bit of by-pass around the inlet tube, at the top of the motor housing, when the sponge chamber gets clogged. Just like the old Aquaclears, you will notice the water spilling out at the top of the well above the pump motor around the area of the u-tube.

[@BackyardAquatics-o2m]

that's when you know it's time for maintenance lol

[@alistairjack9685]

Can you do another DD 1200 update mate

[@darrensaquaticsworld]

@alistairjack9685 Sorry mate, it's broken down. What's left of it is the grey stand in the background.

[@alistairjack9685]

@@darrensaquaticsworld why did you break it down mate, thinking of buying this tank, would you recommend?

[@darrensaquaticsworld]

@alistairjack9685 Yeah it's a solid option, I moved, so I decided to close it down.

[@nourson54]

Can you please provide the link of the spain store ?

[@darrensaquaticsworld]

@@nourson54 Google, Bricoinn

[@foka2701]

Why don't you invest in a decent microphone?! It's almost not possible to hear what you are saying!

[@darrensaquaticsworld]

This is just a hobby along with my tanks. I'm not trying to make a living out of KZbin, so I use my phone. Some people like the information I provide and how I provide it, and others like yourself don't. It's all good. There are other videos out on KZbin about this filter, and I'm sure you will be more happier with their sound. I hope you find what you are looking for.

[@awilderireland]

​@@darrensaquaticsworld ​😂😂. Well said.

[@kgonzi868]

​@@darrensaquaticsworldCan get a clip on mic that works with your phone for like $15. If you could be heard better the information will reach more people​

[@darrensaquaticsworld]

@@kgonzi868 I think it's more to do with my accent lol, but I'll take a look into it 👍

[@BackyardAquatics-o2m]

@@darrensaquaticsworld i understood everything you said perfectly so maybe they are struggling with your accent like you said lol

[@josephtavares8178]

IMO Aquaclear filters are the best.More customization if you want.Tidal cannot be run on aquaterrariums or paludariums.The pump on the tidal should have been placed lower to AVOID the Horrible grinding noise.You get more media with aquaclear.The new intake sponges improvement is a nice plus.I have used aquaclear since the 1980 s.Nevet had that NOT restart after power outage with the 70 and 110 models.For my money Aquaclear wins.

[@scottfamily865]

No they are junk leak

[@josephtavares8178]

@scottfamily865 Yeah right?Is that Chinese 🤣

[@antonioperezgarcia9787]

Esos plasticos que le han puesto a la canastilla, reducen la capacidad de material biológico, me gusta mas la antigua tengo un mini con mas de 40 años funcionando sin parar y un 70 desde hace 26 años las unicas averias la junta torica del motor, me hare del nuevo 110 pero reformare la canasta.

[@BackyardAquatics-o2m]

you could always remove the plastic basket i suppose and put your sponges and bio media in there. i think the purpose of the basket is to just make it easier to pull it out during maintenance.