Top Tips To Improve Your Filters Performance! Aquarium Filter Maintenance!

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@KGTropicals 3 жыл бұрын

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@amithnalla5804 3 жыл бұрын

Big fan can u give me heart!

@WorldAquariumSingapore 3 жыл бұрын

Nice cheers to all :)

@newstoyou2086 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I just got a betta fish I got it in warm water it has loads of space but it only stays in 2 corners of the tank the side with the heater and the side where the filter is btw the side with the heater has loads of bubbles is that why it's in the corners

@WorldAquariumSingapore 3 жыл бұрын

@@newstoyou2086 In case im not wrong your aquarium tank water is it stabilized? or is your water still new?

@newstoyou2086 3 жыл бұрын

@@WorldAquariumSingapore I used tetra safe start bactira it said you can put the fish in after I used it but I let it run in the waterfore about half a day then I got the fish earlier

@savannamm 3 жыл бұрын

I used a qtip to clean out my aquaclear one. It had a super thick build up layer in the pump that wouldn't rinse off

@suzielee2522 Жыл бұрын

I had this filter referred to me and so far I’m loving it! I’ve watched a few reviews on it but you’re the first to actually take apart the impeller which I love! Because that’s the part I was most curious about which everyone else just disregards. There is nothing too simple and you cover everything. Well done!

@elephantsarefriends3314 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am new to HOB filters. I have a 10 gallon betta tank, and have not been that satisfied with the sponge filter I was using. I just got a tidal 35 for his tank, and I can't wait to get it set up. Your video was extremely helpful.

@McconneIIRet 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Going to be getting a 10-20 gallon betta tank soon, so I've been binging on your content and trying to figure out how to be a good fish keeper. This video gave me exactly what I needed to know in regards to the Tidal.

@hoodrichmahfucka 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to keep fish so I started poking around YT for info.... fell in love with you guys... You really are the best instructors.... and seem like great folks.

@ACSchoenwald Жыл бұрын

This is awesome advice, I have been sharing this info with all my friends that have aquariums and I get nothing but praise from them two weeks later. I think this is one of the best hacks ALL aquarists should know.

@ivandragomiloff2356 Жыл бұрын

I have three of these filters, the 55 and two 75s, they are truly great. Had the since they came out, 3 plus years and they are still going strong. Broke a piece on one filter, Seachem replaced the part after an email to them, without cost. They even sent me some fish food to try as well. Great company to deal with.

@97judge 3 жыл бұрын

John- this was an extremely helpful video!! Especially since I use a Tidal 75 filter. I look forward to putting many of your tips to good use!!

@WLHS 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific video thanks. Being a novice, I wasn’t sure if I was going in right direction. Your video showed me that the backup filters I use in my tanks have the same sized rappeller so they must all do about the same quantities. I have a charcoal filter with cubes of the foam and batting you showed us. I change the foam regularly or just rinse it through with treated/aquarium water. I actually purchased a big pack of sponges 🧽 , I am thinking of lining the bottom of a tank with the foam before I add the rocks, decorations, pebbles and gravels which hold lots of crud in itself but I’m thinking a 4 inch layer of foam with absorb and hold ammonia waste for longer periods.

@Backblast72 3 жыл бұрын

The reason you don't want to run regular carbon in a planted aquarium is because it will remove all the minerals and nutrients that your plants need to be healthy. Plants need Micro and Macro nutrients. There is a carbon which can be ran in a planted aquarium; its called Chemi-pure Green and its made for planted aquariums. I use this on my planted tank and it works great.

@napoleonhardin7954 Жыл бұрын

I agree, Brother. It’s also only necessary for removing smells, cloudy water, medications, toxins, etc. in fresh water aquariums. Water changes and maintenance helps as well. 😁

@MegaMaddydog 3 жыл бұрын

Great products. I am ordering. Thank you for giving this info. As always, you and Lisa are so helpful. 😊

@tracyyidforlifemiles8141 2 жыл бұрын

just ordered my first tidal ,im an old school sponge filter user so this is my first HOB thanks for this video I now know what to put inside it , excited.

@owenconner9063 3 жыл бұрын

These videos are awesome. Great one here! I always say that I don’t care what you are into, what is awesome is when you are 💯 in. Really appreciate the passion and honesty. I started following you for new ideas when getting back into hobby after years as a 80/90s kid, and I’m now sharing with my daughters and nephew. Great stuff and I think they are all getting new Seachem filters for Xmas ❤️🤫

@stevemiller8239 Жыл бұрын

I have watched many of your videos, but this is by for one of THE most important. Thank you!

@MacHamish 3 жыл бұрын

An intake sponge makes a huge diffrence. Just wrap a bit of filter sponge around the intake and use a plastic hair elastic to keep it on. Rinse and squeeze it out with left over aquarium water during water changes.

@sabentley101 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought this from you. Great experience. Thank you for this follow-up!

@MasterPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Great information and insight into filtration! Thanks for another wonderful video.

@chlimo 3 жыл бұрын

I have a kit filter, and I had the cartridge but with was starting to come apart, so I put a coarse sponge with it until I just left the sponge and I put poly fill as well. And also have the pre-filter, because even at its lowest setting its still strong for my betta, but now its better. Today after like 6 months I finally cleaned the pump, I didnt know how. But there was gunk but not too bad. Now its gonna work even better 😁

@forgetfulpriestiv14 Жыл бұрын

I have had my Tidal 55 for 3 months now and I love it. Just ordered some polishing pads for it. And some extra main filter pads.

@alexkostel3777 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered the tidal 55 from you guys and it's going to arrive tomorrow. I can't wait! Thank you both so much for all the info you give us.

@brian-Nxcir 2 жыл бұрын

how was the filter ? still alive to this day? planning on getting one

@alexkostel3777 2 жыл бұрын

@@brian-Nxcir Yep its going strong and I just added a polishing pad to it.

@MinusTwoTonsils Жыл бұрын

Hooking one of these up right now on my 20 long coral/invert qt! I love these filters for qt tanks!

@duffyhurley7856 3 жыл бұрын

I watched your Best Filters video a few months ago ... while I was watching I ordered the Tidal 55 on eBay.... I’ve just watched this one and ordered replacement sponges and polishing sponges .... I didn’t even know they existed... my fish thank you and I thank you( and eBay probably should thank you).... you have helped me be a better fish keeper ...

@coolv316 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Tidal 35 and 55 on your recommendation. Thank you. I'm seeing up a 10 gallon Puffer tank and I'll probably buy another. Great filter that I need heard of until I watched your video.

@filipinoaye1494 3 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the most informative videos from you. Great job 👏

@mikecollins3793 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the tidal 55. You sold me on it John!!! Looks like a great filter.

@christiangibson7285 3 жыл бұрын

When getting started a few years back I bought the tetra whisper HOB I got tired of buying the filter cartridges for it. After watching aquarium co-op video on upgrading filters I found out the aquaclear sponge filter fit perfectly in my filter.

@kathymurphy1588 3 жыл бұрын

I did the same after the Aquarium Co-op excellent vid! I love aqua clear sponges and use them in all my filters - doesn't matter what brand of filter you own!

@icegypsy99 3 жыл бұрын

Love my tidal. I have added a polishing pad. occasionally I'll add floss, or purigen. I would add that there is only so much you can put in the basket before it starts to bypass the media. At least with the tidal. I find if I go much above that lip where the basket widens, the blue thing will pop up. When you look in that little reservoir will be full.

@jaydeef5187 3 жыл бұрын

I drilled like 75 more holes in the bottom of my basket in my 110 and it helped a lot but still have some bypass.

@apaulmcdonough2170 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaydeef5187 the "bypass" is a Design Feature of the Tidal line. The bypass continues to provide Water Circulation and Oxygenation for the Tank.

@coachpete8883 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, thank you.

@Jp-gc6bh 3 жыл бұрын

I just got the 110 tidal a few days ago.. amazing filter!

@bernardo1969bs 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man!!! Thanks for all the tips. Blessings from Texas.

@susanosman3643 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I recently subscribed to your videos. WOW- your videos are so informative, humorous, and fun! I just learned to find you. NOT too smart concerning internet + phone.

@ladyorchid6389 2 жыл бұрын

Such a wealth of knowledge! Thank you so much for what you do.

@StrangeArrangements 3 жыл бұрын

I have two of these filters. Thanks for posting this.

@kevingrant4911 3 жыл бұрын

You Guys should do a top ten on the best decoration for 55 gallons and above by the way I’m a new subscriber your my new favorite youtuber and I watched almost all your videos I’m 13 I’ve been fish keeping since I was 9 and right now I have a 5 gallon and a 55 gallon and a 30 gallon and You have helped me out a lot

@FezCaliph Жыл бұрын

55 likes for 55 gallons

@RandB_Aquatics Жыл бұрын

going to add another like sorry

@cadence1086 3 жыл бұрын

Lisa, u and Bubbles inspired me to rescue 4 bettas in rlly bad conditions at my lfs, they r doing so much better, ty

@johnmarks227 3 жыл бұрын

If you don't have a sponge to put over the intake, you can tie one of your bio bags(empty) to it. I did it this way on several of mine, and it works great(but not with tiny babies). It will keep the sand and debris from the impeller though.

@jeannieb4554 3 жыл бұрын

Tysvm for this video. I have got to get that hob filter cause mine suck! 😊

@TBizzell68 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is just what I was looking for!

@jenbingham0914 3 жыл бұрын

I got the Tidal 35 from you guys (along with my Bubbles shirt n a bunch of Extreme foods) and I love it (them)! I am slowly switching all my tanks to having one. But I have 6 other tanks, so I have to space them out lol.

@fishandfloral 3 жыл бұрын

I have a canister filter on my 125g but I like to use a HOB when I want to run Purigen or carbon. It’s just easier to get to it to remove, rather than breaking into the canister.

@tonynguyen4355 2 жыл бұрын

You are the best, so awesome Sir! Thank you so much For those wonderful knowledges Sir. I am truly appreciated you with it. Best of luck and good Health!

@cameronbeveridge9603 3 жыл бұрын

Ordered the 55 on your advice. Sounds great looking forward to trying it

@tinkfairyx1 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant information- love your channel 🖤

@caroleinwv 3 жыл бұрын

I love Tidal filters and going forward I will buy them from you!

@slapstickfishing6565 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, i really love the videos keep up the hard work.

@KGcichlids 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice and tips John!

@sqrley 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely awesome vid. Ty very much

@onestopmouse7464 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always ! THANKS!

@LittleMissSteffi 3 жыл бұрын

Also I love your tank to your right I love all the colors 💕

@dennisronquillo9494 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips. your videos are great.

@johnbell1859 2 жыл бұрын

Great show,very thorough thanks. 🇬🇧

@chrispipe7842 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Just getting back into the hobby after a 20 year “break” picked up a tidal 75 filter and wondering what your ideal basket setup would be for a 55 Gal freshwater peaceful community tank. Also does the 1inch max size per gallon of water rule still hold true? Setting this tank up for my 7 and 11 year old daughters and hoping for a positive start out the gate. Thank you so much

@ronweldon5892 2 жыл бұрын

I put the extra biomedia that came with my sponge filter in a little media bag in between my two pad filters in my over the back filter. A bag of crushed coral in front of the final pad. I think now I'll add some foam before the first pad.

@chechoseven1091 Жыл бұрын

I took the inner part of my sponge filter and cut it to fit in crushed corral . Stuck a air stone on top with the hose running through the top of the sponge and it worked great

@BlandDeuce 3 жыл бұрын

Aquarium Coop towel! LOL another great video thanks...

@mrek2068 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always.

@whitechin99 2 жыл бұрын

Great video John. I came here looking for an opinion on Matrix from someone I trusted and got a whole lot more. Including you may have subtly sold a die hard Fluval C series guy on the Tidal after watching you take that apart. They get mad when I open the box and do that in the pet store

@troytorgerson3977 3 жыл бұрын

I have used purigen on my tank. The pouch worked until it broke. Time to replace. Amazing stuff

@spencerjames477 3 жыл бұрын

Never in my life has my crafting hobby helped me with my fish keeping hobby until today 💀 I have a whole bag of polyfil in the garage and I’ve been trying to find other things to filter my tanks with for week

@anvilpug 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic video thanks 👍

@chrisrabatin625 3 жыл бұрын

Aquarium co-op has a large intake sponge that fits a marineland 350-450 if you take off the bell. Also you can put sponge or floss between the basket and housing on the tidal filters behind the skimmer. There's a cavity to drive water downward where I put mine on my 110.

@johnmarks227 3 жыл бұрын

Just put an empty bio bag over it.

@dennishe7597 Жыл бұрын

Bought two of these for my 55 gal real nice filter, only problem I've had is when I wand to close down the skimmer one works great can turn it off completely but the other one will only shut down about half and the wheel stops. I have taken them both down twice now and same result. Also will these work as good if I choose to turn both down and just run them with no skimmer because even with just one is running as slow as it will the current is too much. Keep up the great job hope you can help

@Nomadistar 2 жыл бұрын

12:47 Wow. Stumbled upon your channel recently. I have been deprived from my hobby for far too long & am going to get back in the saddle. Been away for about 15-20 yrs??? Anywayz, thank you! Seriously. I used to way over filter my 29G, BUT, IDK I was...I just knew I wanted lots of fish & Assumed I would need lots of filtration ( which, needless to say, I did).

@jonsanchez7926 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered one from your site hope it’s worth all the hype.

@dacker43 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the process of setting up a 72 gallon bow front tank and your Tidal videos have convinced me to use these HOB filters. Is there any benefit to having two 55's or should I just go with one 110? Love love love your videos. I've learned so much!

@apaulmcdonough2170 2 жыл бұрын

Two 55s would provide more Balanced Filtration than One 110. Try to mount each Filter on the back wall, with the Center of the Return Ramp at 1/3 of the Distance from each corner. At Feeding Time, slow the Filters to Minimum, add food, let fish eat and then Return to Normal Flow. This greatly reduces the amount of uneaten Food from being pulled into the Filters.

@judywheeler1447 2 жыл бұрын

Good info thanks

@user-hg8fk9km5k 8 ай бұрын

WoW! Great advice. Game changer for just a couple bucks

@debojyotipal4543 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this:)

@englishroberts7419 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I have a Tidal and needed to sup it up

@joeader6046 3 жыл бұрын

Can you put some polyfill in the uplift tube of an undergravel filter using powerheads to polish the water

@JesusRojas1998 3 жыл бұрын

what would be better overall for clean tank and good bacteria growth? the method with poly fill and the bio max or just loading the filter with sponges? also, what about the carbon layer to remove toxins? im new to the fish hobby x.x also, wouldn't adding the sponge to the intake at the bottom, prevent from picking up large debris like fish food / poop?

@ana-bananainca790 6 ай бұрын

I’ve read on Purigen package you can regenerate Purigen 10 x with bleach. Haven’t had my aquarium long enough to test it out so I’m only repeating what’s on directions of bag. I’m new to fish keeping and I bought it online thinking it was for amonia removal only. I put it in my aqua clear before I went to bed and in the am I thought my water drained out and my fish were flying in air. It was drastic because I have big pieces of wood and my water is always yellow on a good day and brown on a better day. Water was so clean and I was hooked. I bought the container but finding inexpensive fine enough bags for Purigen media has been a struggle. I went as far as making a pantyhose liner for my mesh bags - but I doubt he flow is as efficient. I have to just get over it and buy the fluval bags at $12 each. 🤬 I do love a good deal…

@grimmako4879 2 жыл бұрын

The Marine land 350 with the big intake end comes off and you can slide the sponge right over it works wonders

@eues803 Жыл бұрын

Very good a lot of alternatives, that a lot of person's don't know 👍👍👍

@whitneynilan1257 3 жыл бұрын

Love your text overs.. PUMP! 🤣

@jaydeef5187 3 жыл бұрын

I've already had to pump my tidal 110 to make it perform better. I'm still up in the air if I love it or not. I like a lot of things, I've modified and drilled a few things, blocked off a few things but still tweaking it. Lol

@jamieg3132 3 жыл бұрын

I have a perfectly good HOB filter right now, but I think I may just have to upgrade in the near future to this :D

@fintasticaquatics8071 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips 👍 I also think sponge is underrated when it comes to surface area

@Chris-nn3vu 3 жыл бұрын

True

@kevinsheng8775 3 жыл бұрын

Still it gives more surface area

@turtleman190 3 жыл бұрын

Is sponge underrated or is surface area overrated

@armdrova3753 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Please respond for this question. Will it be suitable if I use jeneca Xp- 03 for a 1×1×1feet nano planted tank??

@jjg6872 3 жыл бұрын

love your vids i have 55 gallon tank would you recommend two tidal 55 or one 110 for the tank I've always done two filter on it so just wondering thanks

@johnjwedrall4290 Жыл бұрын

Excellent upgrading hob filter video.👍👍👍🙂

@glenncol 3 жыл бұрын

Hey KGtropicals, please forgive me if not correct, by adding more filter floss, foam, or whatever to the inlet or internal of the filter than came with the unit could/can affect the flow rate of the pump with it needed to pull and push through more dense items than standard? Purigen is AWESOME stuff, i have an FX6 as the main filter on my tank and ran a 206 as a polisher, with purigen , carbon and filter floss and the water was like glass

@thomaspainerules3114 Жыл бұрын

I tried doubling up on the sponges in my Fluval 110 Aqua Clear and in 24 hours my tank is crystal clear. I’ve never seen this clear in fact . Thanks for the advice man! Very much appreciated

@Barb5001 3 жыл бұрын

BTW the Aqueon clogged filter LED only blinks with a clogged filter if you have the batteries installed in the correct polarity, + And - indicators are on the battery holder... you may need magnification to see those indicators.

@johnmanis9482 2 жыл бұрын

So I just got Tidal 55 for my 29 gal. But my intake strainer is 5 inches from the bottom. Will that be ok or should try find another intake tube. Love your content.

@martinmartinstfc 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend purigen for planted tank ? Cheers

@peggyburden9813 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the GREAT INFORMATION ! I’m new at caring for fish, I have 20 gal. tank . Love watching the fish. They bring me lots of enjoyment. So I just got a 30 gallon. My two grandsons age 8 and 11 help me with my fish tanks and they enjoy it also. It’s a great past time and a hobby, I love my fish!!

@dolphinliam888 2 жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on running a pre filter with sponges in series before the canister filter?

@tylerdahcreator8572 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about converting sump tanks to canister tanks? Or a proper sump set up. I just got this tank and i don’t know what I’m doing for this set up

@alleymdevita 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@theberkshiresmatreasurehun5337 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite filter I run the 55 on 20 gallon reef tank and I use purigen and filter floss and the matrix best filter ever

@s.y9308 Жыл бұрын

I know this an old video but would you recommend two tidal on a 75 gallon. Love your videos. I just got a 75 that's why

@tiffanyf5880 3 жыл бұрын

What is your recommendation for switching out filter media for a newly established tank. I have a aqueon led pro 75... Should I do 1 cartridge removal at a time to keep up the bacteria that's there? And how long do I let that run before I do the other side.

@ZombifiedWatermelon 3 ай бұрын

Longtime fish keeper tip--fine filter media is not necessary for a healthy, established, properly maintaine aquarium. On my Seachem Tidals I use a coarse prefilter sponge on my intakes, the coarse internal sponge that came with the filter, and three bags of Matrix for maximum bio. Water params are all in check, water is crystal clear. I was told years ago by another old fishkeeper that if your otherwise healthy tank has cloudy water it's usually because you don't have enough bio and the beneficial bacterial are free floating in the water column.

@aimsmazinspirit7182 3 жыл бұрын

Great gonna get stuff and filter!!!

@BobMossNanoTanks 3 жыл бұрын

We're on the same wavelength haha. I have a video on hotrodding filters dropping tomorrow

@tomwebber4015 3 жыл бұрын

Intake sponges are great , they catch everything that usually clogs your filters . - Just make a bucket of fresh , conditioned, water-- tap water kills your benefitial bacteria -- squeeze the sponge , after removing all snails and baby shrimp.. It's pretty easy and makes a big difference. 😎👍