Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter Unboxing and Setup

[@ronmcdowell4794]

Love it! I just got one. Water crystal clear. You're cat likes it too. I got 3 .

[@GCaquatics]

That is bad ass, comes with all you need. That seems like a REALLY nice setup. It self primed, that is impressive, i wouldn't of even tried that but it sure worked, i guess that pump in the water is a HUGE difference.

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+MyView 10.75.69 i think the biggest part of it self priming is the surface skimmer pulls water in over the motor before it starts up

[@GCaquatics]

👍

[@jimmygimbal]

Been checking reviews on these for the past week or so.. This one is great! Thanks! Subbed!

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Sashimi Whiskey glad you liked it. Will do a full review with a bit more use

[@gurjantm]

Nice job Buddy

[@TMAquatics]

I like the large media basket, however the included sponge is too small. You’d think they would include more media for a filter of this size. Great review. Thanks for posting.

[@truthfactreality6814]

Tidals are the best filters

[@DJ_LittlePea]

Nice Unboxing and review buddy 🤗🤗🤗

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+PsychedelicBabe thanks p babe!

[@DebTim]

Hi Buddy. This looks really awesome. I had no idea Seachem made filters! Can't wait to hear what you think after running it a while.. Aqueon has the intake right into the motor as well.. I love them! Having the heater by your filter is best for even distribution of the warmed water. Nice setup.. great video Buddy. Well done!

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+DebTim A CANADIAN Girl i just saw an ad for them a few days ago and then saw it getting food. I should have known there would have been at least one other filter with a pump in the tank. Never had that one so go figure

[@DebTim]

How did the price compare.. I would grab a couple if I saw them here..

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+DebTim A CANADIAN Girl they are a bit more expensive than the aquaclears. I picked it up at a lfs that typically has prices comparable to amazon. With that being said i couldn't find them on amazon when i first learned of them. My ac 110 was 79.99 and the tidal 110 was 82.99. I plan on doing a review on it after using it for a while. I have some possible concerns to cover there.

[@DebTim]

I am so interested in them. I also looked on Amazon.. nope not there "yet" You should send this video in to Seachem. it's very well done. As for the price... you get what you pay for ..

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+DebTim A CANADIAN Girl it's definitely a nice build over all. My lfs is pretty amazing when it comes to having products and the best prices. They have had zebra plecos for around $250 when online they are easily twice that. Send it to seachem huh? I might have to see about doing that.

[@stateniland]

I have a pretty thick background and was wondering if this HOB will clear it? I'm using a AC 110 and it's fine.. but this filter looks a bit tighter for clearance.. I also read that the 'skimmer' does most of the intake of water and not the down tube..even when that dial is turned to max or less.. your thought's? thanks Joe

[@shawn9015]

Which way do you turn the bottom dial to open the bottom suction?

[@markalanwade]

Great video! 2 questions: How far does it stick out past the back of the tank? 4" like an Aquaclear? And, how wide is the gap where it hangs over the frame? My aquarium top frame is 1.25" wide, so an Aquaclear 70 doesn't fit over it. Thanks!

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+markalanwade i measured the gap to be about 1.5", and 4.5" from the back of the rim on my tank to the back of the filter, however my rim is only 7/8" wide. The basket itself is about 3 3/4" deep front to back where it hangs behind the tank. I hope i didn't make that too confusing and that it answers your question sufficiently. Thanks for watching

[@turntablez123]

Thanks for the video. If you do a water change below the intake tube does the water stay in the filter and keep the media submerged? I know with the pump on the intake like that I wasn't sure if the water drained out when doing a large water change.

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+turntablez123 i believe it did, i will double check and include it in my upcoming review

[@Purowalangkwenta]

great video! i was thinking about AC110 but this one really caught my attention. Thank you for the video! my LFS has a 20% off on that filter so i will pick it up for sure. Thanks! Subscribed!

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

Chris Ongoing i reviewed the features as well if you're curious about how well they work. glad to have you aboard

[@shadowfire246]

Also looked up on amazon they are very well priced. The 110 is a little over 70 with shipping.

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Jacob Adams I couldn't find the tidal on amazon but was stoked when i saw one at my favorite lfs while getting food

[@TropicalFishSuccess1]

Great video. If the water level drops below the surface skimmer slits, will it stop drawing water up from the intake tube? Can you turn the skimmer off completely? I'm just wondering during water changes if I would need to unplug it. Thanks!

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Tropical Fish Success the surface skimmer cannot be closed or turned off. It will need to be unplugged for a water change if you do a lot. Will do a review about all the details like this after some more use

[@TropicalFishSuccess1]

Thank you!

[@ChasiubaoYumYum]

I want to get this Seachem Tidal 110 model but then I'm not 100% sure yet because my tank is a Marineland® 60 Gallon Heartland LED Aquarium with Stand and the spot I wanna hang this filter has strip of LED light running along the edge of the rim (black area) at the top. So the gap is about 1 3/4" or 4.5cm so can you can confirm if I can get this filter? I don't want to get it then return because the gap for my tank is way too wide and I can't hang it. Also, all 3 models (55 75 and 110) has the same gap length?

[@OntarioGuy430]

Nice video, found it very helpful. Just a quick question about how slow it filled up at the start. Do you have the dial at the very bottom set to the lowest setting (making most of the water intake come from the skimmer)?

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Ontario Guy no, i was dumb and turned the flow adjuster to the lowest setting without realizing.

[@mikaldowns3250]

Great unboxing! How much of a difference in media capacity would you say there is between the Tidal 110 and the aquaclear 110?

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Mikal Downs i think it's very similar overall, however the ac 110 gives you a huge thick coarse sponge and the tidal 110 has a thinner sponge. I will do some measurements for the coming review for a less estimated more measured answer

[@claudiodean6363]

cool video

[@itsjd52]

do you think seachem 110 would be suit for 80 gallons?

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

It should work unless you are going to have an absolutely massive bio load.

[@Pray4Mojo1]

Here's an idea: make a filter that doesn't sound like your bath tub is over flowing.

[@shadowfire246]

First unblocking and review of this newly released power filter in English. :) how does it compare with your aquaclear? And I'm assuming that the water is forced to go up through the media like an aquaclear am I correct?

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Jacob Adams yes it is forced from below up past like an aquaclear. Not sure over all for comparison since it's only ran over night. Going to do a review after some time with it. Lol i saw some in Spanish but didn't actually watch them

[@toguro5117]

hows the motor noise compared to an aquaclear? i have a tetra they has a terribly loud pump

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Toguro tetra filters do tend to be horribly loud. It's a bit louder than an ac, but not terribly loud

[@flaviodesignaquariums1690]

does seacheam tidal110 filter fit on a 56g .I was upset when my ac110s didn't fit my 56 allso.I'm running 2 ac 70s on 56g.how menny gph does tidal put out?can you do a side by side comparison of the water flow on AC110/AC70 / SCT110?

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Flavio Design Aquairums the tidal 110 definitely fits, what you saw was my 56 column, i don't remember if you could see my ac 70 on the other side. The tidal 110 is rated at 450gph

[@flaviodesignaquariums1690]

Buddy Mayfield tanks.i might have to try one in the near future.i love my ac 110/70s.the tidal in my opinion is the only other hob that's in the same league as aquaclear.

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Flavio Design Aquairums i agree. I had to try it up make sure.

[@beast_gago2660]

Does this filter have any sponge intakes so fry and smaller fish don't get stuck

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Beast _ Gago it does not. Even if you put one over the bottom intake the impeller is under the skimmer and may catch on a sponge.

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

Hey Buddy, I am considering one of these , my question is How do you like it now after it has been 3 or 4 months? Any issues w/ it?

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Pa. Fish Preacher i mention some issues and things i like in my features review. and there are some other perspectives in the comments that are worth reading as well. Check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGXGZIppfNeAbaM

[@africancichlids3011]

nice looking filter.. it says it self primes that prob the best thing about it the surface skimmer ... sounds better than the. junky aquaclear 110 i have. ill give it a try someday

[@trudeaumustgo1920]

African Cichlids this is nice. but so is the aq 110. not much competes with it for hobs until this. still appears as though the aq 110 hold more media, just eyeballing it from this video. but this is obviously an aq upgrade. same basic design.

[@africancichlids3011]

Ac are only good if u mod them so the basket dont lift after 2 days .thats fu kin annoying all the mecia rises. Into air and the bacteria. Go dormant

[@africancichlids3011]

Media

[@africancichlids3011]

I solved that prob

[@kingkato21]

Will this provide good filtration for a 75 gallon?

[@GoJagoGo]

i've had mine for 3 weeks and i love it!! better than aquaclear hob

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

i've had mine for just about a week now. i have a few nit picky things i plan to mention in my full review, but i'm loving it.

[@djones7571]

Can a aquaclear foam filter fit in this

[@danielgallagher8713]

No polishing pad? Under utilized media basket? I think seachem kind of cut a lot of corners on this filter.

[@liamwalters5029]

Daniel Gallagher thinking the same as you on this !

[@tsondang1169]

You should put the seed media below seachem matrix to seeded better. This filter has big compartment for more bio media holding that you should consider to add more then top all media with a good polyfloss to round out and polishing your water. Great review and walkthrough set up.

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Tson Dang agreed, i should. I only didn't because of the bag size of the new media, also the "seed media" was only 2-3 weeks old. This is a secondary filter for this tank. Thanks for the tips!

[@joevasquez1776]

Not very long for intake. And why put a shape into the media cartridge? What's wrong with a square

[@lisac5287]

thanks!

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Lisa C glad you liked it 😀

[@eingelvf]

still works fine?¿

[@joec2174]

Filter has issues that still need to be worked out. By passing, skimmer feature is lacking. Debris quickly blocks basket holes, heater clip diameter is useless. Sponge is too porous I had to use two to gain better filtration. Good concept but needs more refinement. Also bullet looking when installed. I have 3.

[@imthevictorr]

that sponge is very small for the size of the filter.

[@sociald4515]

imthe victorr its a very big basket you could always buy another one of the spounge pads and put it in. I personally use an extra piece of pinky filter pad on top of the blue spounge. I also have a pre filter on the intake tube. Works great..

[@furiogiunta1451]

That is because they want you to buy another one from them which they should have given you in the first place.

[@ferozkaamil1]

great video but is it quite? ?

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Feroz Reef not whisper quiet. Working on a full review, should be done in a week or 2

[@ferozkaamil1]

Buddy Mayfield thanks looking forward to it

[@michaellou7101]

The only drawback is that if I do any significant water change, the filter runs out of water really quick, unlike my aquaclear which can continue to run for quite a low water level. For people who need to do frequent large water change like discus or fancy goldfish people, this may not be so good.

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Michael Lou agreed, this filter isn't for everybody. I did find it overall to be a decent filter however

[@michaellou7101]

Yes I still do large water change and just ignore the grinding sound. I hope it wont burn up the mechanism over time.I really like the power and the simplicity of it.

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

it stays full of water if you shut it off while doing your water change. i like that as opposed to the aquaclears where the water in the filter will draw back out the intake tube and empty it. as long as you don't take days to turn the filter back on you should lose little to no bacteria and it shouldn't affect your cycle. hope that helps keep your filter living longer!

[@michaellou7101]

Buddy Mayfield yes but I don’t want to plug and unplug it over again.....

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+Michael Lou put it on its own power strip and just flip the switch on it. I do that with wave makers and such also.

[@sociald4515]

Aqueon makes a filter thats self primin2. Not a great filter though.

[@richardmiller6422]

Good Video but please kill the music..

[@BuddyMayfieldFishBuddy]

+RICHARD MILLER i appreciate the feedback, always trying to improve my videos, what exactly about the music did you dislike?