Top Fin PRO 110 Filter (Initial) Review

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The Cichlid Dojo

The Cichlid Dojo

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 125
@uzumakimashingon1883
@uzumakimashingon1883 4 ай бұрын
Dude, how things have changed. I'm writing this on September 2024 and I went to get this one after trying the 30 and really liked it. I remember seeing those prices back in 2021 like in the vid and thinking it was cool. So recently I upgraded to a bigger tank and decided to get the 110 for it. The price was $79.99 no tax and no offer 😅 Still, better price than others so I decided to go with it anyway. Very satisfied so far. My turtle/fish companions are happy and water is clear. There are better probably but hard to beat the price.
@Clay0577
@Clay0577 2 жыл бұрын
I have 2 of these on my 125. The sit on the rim exactly like yours and have no issues. The throw of the outlets is no where near the edge so it isn't really an issue. For the price it can't be beat honestly.
@kdr1048
@kdr1048 2 жыл бұрын
This actually looks like a pretty sweet filter for the money, thanks for the review 👍
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@ThoseOneGuysInc
@ThoseOneGuysInc Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I think I’m going to try one of these out
@jaysmith5736
@jaysmith5736 2 жыл бұрын
I've had the issue of an h.o.b. filter not seating properly on the plastic rim before also. I simply cut a notch out of the "lip" portion and it dropped right in. YMMV. Great review
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Yea I'll see how I like this filter long term. If it does as good as a job as my AC110s I may have to do this
@stevenbreedlove6384
@stevenbreedlove6384 2 жыл бұрын
I do the same. Once i choose the perfect spot for my filter i just notch out the plastic with a multitool real quick. Slips right on and never moves. I did the same for fans.
@scroobydoobie2432
@scroobydoobie2432 10 ай бұрын
I have one of these on my 75-gallon tank, and I love it . Mine sits like urs did on my rim as well, and there is no issue. I do believe that the flow of one side filling up more than the other is supposed to be circulating the water as it pours out of the filter. I've had mine for a little over a year now, and i love it. It keeps the water crystal clear
@AnointedMinds_CoachMalachi
@AnointedMinds_CoachMalachi 2 жыл бұрын
I have that filter on my 75-gallon Aqueon tank and my 125-gallon and it fits fine.
@wreckreationalrc7033
@wreckreationalrc7033 Жыл бұрын
just grind off the plastic on the tank?
@therandomman6647
@therandomman6647 10 ай бұрын
I agree with your sentiment on the Tidal vs the Aquaclear
@brandenvasbinder5404
@brandenvasbinder5404 9 ай бұрын
😅🎉😢❤😅 1 .😅
@PeteHoleman
@PeteHoleman 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Your fish and aquariums are in top condition and I probably speak for a lot of people when I say “How do you do it?” More reviews would be great!
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you to say that Pete. I just do my best and I'm basically at my limit with the number of tanks I have right now. I can't see my expanding anymore, at least until my kids are old enough to do the maintenance for me lol
@rickgrimezz3942
@rickgrimezz3942 2 жыл бұрын
on my 125 gallon tanks... I use 2 Aqua clear 110s... and 1 Aqueon 75 (all 3 with coarse foam prefilters) in the middle for water polishing! Those 3 filters keep the tanks crystal clear... the pre-sponges help tremendously with the biofilter as well. I buy oversized coarse sponges (not too big.. but big enough to not have to do maintenance on the filter as often as I would on a fine pre-filter). I use Aueon 40's + pre-filter...on everything else. (I know people will say Cartridges are bad... I don't go through many - I keep mine clean weekly and I add media in the HoB portion as well)
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Best thing is to go with what works for you as we all could have different experiences
@johnbosman9484
@johnbosman9484 2 жыл бұрын
Great review Matt! I'm fairly certain that it would fit in the rim of a 55. They usually have thinner tank frame rims. I might try one for the hell of it
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Yea I'd love to hear how it fits and if you like the filter
@rlatray387
@rlatray387 9 күн бұрын
File the lip of the tank to get it to fit
@erik-gafhurtado2187
@erik-gafhurtado2187 4 ай бұрын
Anyone know where I can find replacement parts for this filter? Specifically looking for the pump assembly.
@rudykozan5009
@rudykozan5009 2 жыл бұрын
I dunno if you’d be willing but on mine i just trimmed the little lip on tank down with dremel and it fit perfectly
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@rudykozan5009
@rudykozan5009 2 жыл бұрын
@@thecichliddojo4245 if you do it run a vacuum cleaner right next to dremel to suck up all the plastic dust. The first time i didn’t and made a huge mess in the water🤦‍♂️🤣
@bigfishlad4847
@bigfishlad4847 2 жыл бұрын
Great review Matt you should do more of these bud 👍
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud. Yea for the price I wouldn't be opposed to adding a few more. Let's see how they do long term.
@onehitterquitter2130
@onehitterquitter2130 2 жыл бұрын
I had to cut my trim to get it to fit.
@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique
@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique Ай бұрын
These make excellent Skimmers 👌 I use my Marineland as the actual surface water flow agitator. And I use My Aqua Clear as a skimmer ☝️
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback
@jesuszamora-pl9dy
@jesuszamora-pl9dy Жыл бұрын
It doesn't fit on my thank either l tried to make it work by putting spacers underneath but it just got louder l can't keep will return it to the store by the way fluval filters are very quiet l don't why this one is so loud
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the feedback, sorry didn't work out
@hassanthatdude8953
@hassanthatdude8953 Жыл бұрын
It will fit on that tank just tap it down little bit and it will go down. I did it no problem. My thank 180 top is the same as yours.just try help
@SG-Cichlids
@SG-Cichlids 2 жыл бұрын
I thought I'd mention that I have the top fin on a 120. It's tight fit. Also these filters are loud.
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
That's great it fit on your tank, seems like that wasn't taken into consideration when designing it. Yea is hard for me to tell how loud since it's in my fishroom that had other noise
@SG-Cichlids
@SG-Cichlids 2 жыл бұрын
@The Cichlid Dojo they definitely didn't consider the fit. I didn't think I would like the filter but after running it for about seven months I don't mind it. It's also good for aeration and very easy to clean. Like you I had the issue with water on the lid.
@SG-Cichlids
@SG-Cichlids 2 жыл бұрын
@@thecichliddojo4245 this is the tank I have it on. It's hard to tell how well it works because I have an aquaclear and a canister also running the tank. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqmxnGCwZdiapcU
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like some good and some bad. Do you have AC110s?
@SG-Cichlids
@SG-Cichlids 2 жыл бұрын
@The Cichlid Dojo yes many of them. The video in my previous comment is of a tank with a ac110, cfs700, and the filter your reviewing. I have a lot of sponge filtering this aquarium because it's a 120 gallon with 45 peacock cichlids in it.
@mr.anticheat4846
@mr.anticheat4846 2 жыл бұрын
I have the topfin 50 only 2 things keep the water as close to the outlet as possible otherwise it will be loud and don't use the skimmer it makes a loud squishing sound
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Thx for the feedback
@joelagrinsoni4016
@joelagrinsoni4016 2 жыл бұрын
Stuck two aqua clear 50 sponges on the top two drop offs , I don’t get any clogs or by pass, extra sponges would benefit this filter
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. I may try this
@joelagrinsoni4016
@joelagrinsoni4016 2 жыл бұрын
@@thecichliddojo4245 you’re welcome! Best thing is to put a filter floss pad, then a Aqua clear 50 sponge on both drop offs, and the sponges fit perfectly
@wettosixecho
@wettosixecho 2 жыл бұрын
I am using this 110 gallon model on a 30 gallon tank with 10 goldfish. Initially it seemed to filter better than the 60gallon HOB i had on before. However after running it a couple weeks ive noticed the water just get cloudier. The white sponge filters arent even dirty. I performed a 50% water change and even with that it wont clear up the water. Ive added water clarifiers that are supposed to bind proteins and trash and still wont do anything. Ive tried adding "diy filter floss" at the space where the water drops and although it does filter well, it makes the water overlow within 10minutes.
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Wow overflows that fast? I'm still not having any overflow since I've set it up
@wettosixecho
@wettosixecho 2 жыл бұрын
@@thecichliddojo4245 well it only overflowed if I add filter floss padding on the waterfalls. If I don't add it it won't overflow but the water remains cloudy and the sponges remain relatively clean
@creamer350
@creamer350 2 жыл бұрын
I have the 110 and love it.
@johnkilpatrick4463
@johnkilpatrick4463 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe glue a small square of acrylic over the skimmer area on the seachem?
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Yea that's a good idea. Definitely more work than blocking off this small hole on the Top Fin though
@AQUARIUMFREAK123
@AQUARIUMFREAK123 3 ай бұрын
Can you tell me if the smaller TOP FIN 75 FILTER can fit over the trim of a 75 gal TANK AQUEON ?.. the AQUACLEAR 70 will not fit over the trim... the TIDAL 75 does fit.
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 3 ай бұрын
I can't unfortunately
@ninaneeld9663
@ninaneeld9663 2 жыл бұрын
It does fit my rim on my 125. Though it’s a snug fit.
@brianstates7336
@brianstates7336 9 ай бұрын
I like these better then AC, also the lid rattles are very annoying. No noise with the pro. I have 2 on my other tanks.
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 9 ай бұрын
Good points
@mikeclayton2626
@mikeclayton2626 Жыл бұрын
Filter made for retail tanks not custom tanks? Thanks
@jessicaowens5202
@jessicaowens5202 Жыл бұрын
Was there ever a follow up review on this filter?
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Жыл бұрын
I haven't but it's probably due. Not a whole lot too update. It's average in my opinion.
@josepohl8662
@josepohl8662 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review Matt. Great video as always. I think that I will pass on this filter. I didn't like the water flow or the lack of room for the media. I also didn't like the fact that the filter is so narrow as well. I think I will stick with the Aquaclear 110 as I use those filters the most in my fish room. I agree with you 100 percent that hang over the back filters are the best and I use the Aquaclear 110 exclusively because I find them to be the best. I do have some canisters on my Asian Arowana tanks but I think that I will be moving away from those in the future. Thank you for sharing this video. Cheers bud.
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Jose. Yea its still very hard to beat an Aquaclear 110
@ullasessions
@ullasessions 2 жыл бұрын
It fits my Aquinas 75 gallon
@elijahflores1497
@elijahflores1497 8 ай бұрын
Any update on the filter at this point?
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 8 ай бұрын
Not yet, definitely overdue but no time lately
@timhorvat7432
@timhorvat7432 2 жыл бұрын
Do you run your aquaclears with only sponges? I have a 75g with a green terror and some poopy plecos and it’s got the aquaclear 110 and then recently I added a fluval 407 canister. I’ve been trying to decide whether I should just go full sponge or maybe sponge layer then all biological media or just keeping it how it is. Also great review I’ve seen these filters around and I’ve been wondering if they’re any good. Good to hear the opinion of someone who definitely knows what they’re doing
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim. On all my bottom tanks I only run sponges. Top show tanks I run hang on backs, mostly AC110s, with sponges also. Seems to work good for what I keep
@timhorvat7432
@timhorvat7432 2 жыл бұрын
@@thecichliddojo4245 as in only sponge as the aquaclear media?
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Sponge filters
@sam3d
@sam3d Жыл бұрын
I use only sponge on my AC 70 and only clean/rinse the bottom block. I think the bio media bags have a lot of bypass.
@sam3d
@sam3d Жыл бұрын
What do ppl have agains activated charcoal?? I find it makes my water crystal clear!!
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Жыл бұрын
Good tank maintenance
@sam3d
@sam3d Жыл бұрын
@@thecichliddojo4245 yeah but I've noticed the difference with and without charcoal.
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Жыл бұрын
Charcoal used consistently has been known to cause HITH
@DomenicGiarrusso
@DomenicGiarrusso 4 ай бұрын
What do you use for surface agitation on your tanks?
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 4 ай бұрын
Filters
@DomenicGiarrusso
@DomenicGiarrusso 4 ай бұрын
@@thecichliddojo4245 that was just the output from those two. Hang on backs? Wow 👍
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 4 ай бұрын
Yea I use hob and sponge in my tanks
@sam3d
@sam3d Жыл бұрын
Do you think the is one is better than the emperor 450 by marine land?
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Жыл бұрын
Never tried that filter
@Timsautosolutions
@Timsautosolutions Жыл бұрын
I just bought the TFP35 For my 20gallon. Its loud. Super bulky. Im not sure about why but skimmer doesnt work and it only fills enough to cover half the biomedia.. I may go back to aquaclear. Any update? Tips?
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Жыл бұрын
I Definitely prefer aquaclear however for the price I got this filter it may make sense
@Timsautosolutions
@Timsautosolutions Жыл бұрын
@@thecichliddojo4245 Awesome my same opinion!
@revnedm7562
@revnedm7562 2 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you it did not fit your 75. being that I have that on mine same brand as yours. I not trolling it works fine for me
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, glad it fit for you
@robbyd3642
@robbyd3642 2 жыл бұрын
It fits on my 150 tamk
@GrnBltSniper
@GrnBltSniper 2 жыл бұрын
You are trying to put a top fin filter on an aqueon tank here. I recognize the curved lip near the center brace. I have a topfin 55g. They are kinda shooting themselves in the foot here. Top Fin seems to be petsmarts specific brand.
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Yes that would make sense that they only made a filter specifically to their tanks. Not a very smart approach though
@bayou504ctcL9
@bayou504ctcL9 2 жыл бұрын
Idk bout this just yet I'm not sold on it right now Matt
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's actually the point of this initial review. I won't be sold on it until at least a long term review
@bayou504ctcL9
@bayou504ctcL9 2 жыл бұрын
@@thecichliddojo4245 why would you not use the protein skimmer because I'm not familiar with the use or no use of the protein skimmer
@Jeff.Spacek83
@Jeff.Spacek83 6 ай бұрын
Would you still say it's your second?
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 6 ай бұрын
Yes, older model AC110s are still my #1
@Jeff.Spacek83
@Jeff.Spacek83 6 ай бұрын
Too bad the TF Pro 110 is like 80 bucks now. It is pretty nifty though. Thanks for sharing. It was very helpful.
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 6 ай бұрын
Yea I saw the price increase, that's crazy
@Tan-lc7ti
@Tan-lc7ti 2 жыл бұрын
How do I get my hands on some carpintis frm u?
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
You can message me through my Facebook or Instagram pages, or email me your number. Maat112@hotmail.com
@mikelikescoffee8848
@mikelikescoffee8848 Жыл бұрын
Looks like you can grow some pothos on that filter
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Жыл бұрын
Great observation
@victor-jm7ck
@victor-jm7ck 2 жыл бұрын
How do you get the 30% coupon?
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Petsmart texted me it. I think being a member you get them from time to time
@RIDIK-T34
@RIDIK-T34 2 жыл бұрын
👀👍👍👍👍👍
@bigjaquatics
@bigjaquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought this same one today my Fx6 broke so this was what I could find and damn it’s a nice filter. Wow check me out as well I have a channel
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it's not bad so far. Only time will bring out any other issues it may have. I'll definitely do a follow-up review
@johnkilpatrick4463
@johnkilpatrick4463 2 жыл бұрын
Probably designed for rimless tanks another 8th inch wouldn't have killed them
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Yea exactly. Why not just make it to fit similar to the competition
@johnkilpatrick4463
@johnkilpatrick4463 2 жыл бұрын
I'd stuff just a couple of lava rocks in that Las chamber
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@gustav24-7-52
@gustav24-7-52 2 жыл бұрын
Top Fin HOBs fit perfectly on Top Fin tanks. *wink wink, nudge nudge*
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Smart move by the Topfin design team lol
@gustav24-7-52
@gustav24-7-52 Жыл бұрын
@@thecichliddojo4245 if the idea is to sell fewer Top Fin HOBs. Sorta like Apple. HAHAHA
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Жыл бұрын
Exactly lol
@kylestivers4606
@kylestivers4606 Жыл бұрын
I bet that thing is loud. Lots of parts to rattle around. You can't beat an aquaclear 110. I've got 2 on my 125 gallon along with a marineland c360 canister filter. They are 10 years old and going strong.
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Жыл бұрын
Yea ac110 is my favorite
@kylestivers4606
@kylestivers4606 Жыл бұрын
@@thecichliddojo4245 i just sold a 75 gallon aquarium with a 20 year old aquaclear 110. The only filters I'll run.
@zackhaas3267
@zackhaas3267 Жыл бұрын
I originally saw this at PetSmart and picked up the 50 thinking it would be awesome to be able to easily customize. I hate it. The sections in the basket designed for media are too small, and if you fill them with media it bypasses. The sponge is also way to coarse and my tank always had junk floating around, and if you try any other filter media, it bypasses. Just not a fan. I switched to aquaclear and am much happier with them.
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Жыл бұрын
I definitely agree that there's probably alot of variations in the models. I love the aquaclear 110, my favorite filter. However I hate the aquaclear 70 and it overflows very fast. The model size makes the difference
@zackhaas3267
@zackhaas3267 Жыл бұрын
@@thecichliddojo4245 interesting, I have both the AC 110 and the AC 70, and I have had no trouble with the 70 overflowing, and that's with a ton of Matrix in it, a fine filter pad, and the original sponge. The 110 is great as well. I will never spend money on any other filter again.
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Жыл бұрын
I really have no issues with the top fin 110 for the price I got it. Think it was $30
@ullasessions
@ullasessions 2 жыл бұрын
Aquon
@SG-Cichlids
@SG-Cichlids 2 жыл бұрын
These filters are fair. I prefer it over a tidal because it has about three times the sponge a tidal comes with plus room for biomedia. Neither are as good as the aquaclear.
@sam3d
@sam3d Жыл бұрын
"Only 120 gallon tank" 😅
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Жыл бұрын
Lol
@SwingingPythons
@SwingingPythons 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t buy this piece of garbage, it wouldn’t be too bad if it wasn’t so loud. You can hear air going through it like there’s no tomorrow. I haven’t been this disappointed in a product in a long time. It’s louder with the cover on it than off it. The motor is loud and it has a hollow sound that comes from the holes in the box.
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting feedback, thx for sharing
@chillwill7s60
@chillwill7s60 Жыл бұрын
Hang on the back filters are the best, easy and fast to clean.
@thecichliddojo4245
@thecichliddojo4245 Жыл бұрын
I agree
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