These are great filters. I have two 30’s and two 70’s. They run forever are quiet and you can put whatever media in you want like you said. I enjoy all your videos!
Love my AquaClears. I use to run 2 sponges and then the pack of bio media, but I was getting a bunch of overflow. So now I run a single sponge and lots of bio media. Works great. PS: I hated my tidal filters, for those saying that haha
No reason too. It is used to pull tannins out of the water, I like tannins for the Heath benefits, it is used to pull meds out of water, I have AWC.....I don’t care about crystal clear water in breeding tanks....so no need.
@@MichaelsFishRoom thanks for the quick response! Also another question, should the filter tip be near the bottom of the tank? Mine is about a 1/3 of the way down.
What could be more American than watching Michael on Super Bowl Sunday? I've been using those "double sponged" for over 20 years - fabulous! I rotate and clean the "bejeezus" out of the bottom sponge every two weeks. It filters a "poop-ton" of detritus out of the water. :P
The fluval edge foam prefilters also work great on the aquaclear 50 intake tubes as a prefilter. Just have to pull them off once a week to rinse. Would be nice if every HOB came with a prefilter by default. 👍
I have an aquaclear filter mini, so old the instructions are on VHS. Your video was great to refresh my memory on how to put it together. Surprising how this gizmo has the same design. 😅
At first i found your silly humor a but odd compared to other pretentious fish channels. But now that I see you know your stuff I enjoy your silly light hearted vibe. This hobby is about having fun and you make learning more fun. Cheers.
I’ve been using aquaclear filters for like 10 years. I’ve owned the 50, 70 and 4 of the 110s. 1, They Work Great. 2, I’ve owned other brands and you can count on the Warranty with aquaclear. 3, I was not happy with other brand filters as they break down. I’m still very happy owning and using them everyday. Great buy!
Awesome video. And totally agree with you on the aqua clear they are the best . I'll post a video on mine and how I set it up .I have 3 AC 110 on my 125 tank . just subbed to you . Funny and informative
@@MichaelsFishRoom I've kept African cichlids for 7 years , then had south and central Americans for 3 years (green terror my favorite). Just changed my setup about 2 weeks ago to geophagus and severum setup . I'll post a video tomorrow .
i got this filter for my turtle's 55 gallon tank. made a big difference in water quality. always keep it on full flow. I put a layer of polyfill on top of the sponge and below the charcoal filter and ceramic filter. best NOT to rinse the filter in the sink. it needs the bacteria to eat the bad stuff in the water, so just rinse the filter components in a bucket of the water you siphon off when cleaning the tank as well as you can. When I was having trouble with mine, I wanted to call for tech support, but the phone number was only good in Canada and UK and their website advertised in the directions was not even working. Figured out my problem was just that the impeller wasn't seated. The impeller is not like cheaper filters that are just turned by a motor. The impeller actually has a magnet in it that turns when the filter is turned on. So basically the motor will not even run without the impeller in it. Still working fine after 3 months. Good filter especially for dirty turtles!
@@MichaelsFishRoom it is a red-eared slider. I've also made a "vacuum cleaner" out of a submersible powerhead with a plastic coke bottle cut off and polyfill in it attached to the intake. I can move it around the bottom to pick up debris. it hangs on the side and runs constantly keeping the water really clear too.
@@MichaelsFishRoom sorry i just saw your question. the cut off coke bottle goes on the inlet end of the submersible powerhead. i had to duct tape mine on cuz it wasn't a snug fit. then i put about 1/3 of the bottle full of polyfiber like what you'd use to make a pillow. the fiber catches debris.
I have 2 50's on an overstocked 29. Both have Sponges on bottom. One has lava rock on top and other has floss. My ac 110's I do the same thing. Works awesome
I agree but when are they going to fix the self priming issue. I use them , but that would be the only thing that I don’t like. I see you do the same thing with your carbon 🗑 I do course sponge, filter floss, purigen, two bags of media. I also always use a prefilter sponge on the intake..works great on these
some filters have the floss sock with a plastic frame inside. with the aquaclear it is just the foam block. so when I bought a replacement foam, I didn't need all the plastic... less plastic is good, also the foam filter lasts years longer than the floss sock kind... with aquaclear, I would suggest people think twice about getting a much larger filter. like you mention the 50 gallon, is for 20-50 gallon. but when I used a larger filter for the tank, I had to turn the flow way down. it can make the filter a bit louder, sometimes if makes the lid start to vibrate... also when the flow is turned down, it could make the motor and impeller work harder and wear out sooner? seems always better to match to the proper sizes
I’m debating on getting a aquaclear or a marineland! I’m setting up a 55 gallon. Cichlid tank this will be my first tank in over 10 years. Toooo many options. Which one should I go with I’m ready to get water in my tank and start cycling,
I think I'm running 3 or 4 of them in my right now. I love them for that same reason's you mentioned. But 2 knocks are if you miss cleaning out the filter floss the thing over flows, and the ever popular doesn't restart after a power outage. Ya can't list the pro's without the con's. Very overlooked filter I'm glad you did a video on it. Well done!
Hey Michael! Random question, hopefully you can help! When online-ordered fish are received by the buyer - what is the proper method of prepping and transferring the fish to a new home environment? Does one rest the bag and allow it to temperature-match, or maybe drip acclimate? Or is it the old-school dump the bag into a net over a bucket and transfer directly to a tank sort of deal?
Hey Michael, I know this doesn't involve what you're talking about in this filter but I'd like your advice. Would recommend a "main" air pump for 4 10 gallons, 2 20 gallons and a 75 gallon or should I just use one small pump per tank? Using sponge filters by the way. Anyways I love your videos sir always look forward to new ones. You're helping more than you think. Forever subscriber.
Hey! I was going back and forth on whether or not I want this filter. The only reason I'm not sure about it is because it's known for being noisy, and my 20g tank will be in my bedroom. Can I have a successfully filtered 20g tank with only a sponge filter? Is there any cons to having one?
Wait, what? Michael and I agree on something. Aquaclear HOB are awesome and very versatile. I enjoyed the informative video and was only offended 7 or 8 times. LOL Thanks and cheers.
I just love how much fun you have. Thanks for the great video. I'm currently trying to get my AquaClear (now re-named something else by Fluval) to work better. I appreciate the help.
The fluval C series is basically the same as the aquaclear. Fluval bought out aquaclear then took their idea and sold it under fluval C series they also sold the aquaclear known as the fluval clear or someshit its different from country to country.
Throughout my entire life (which is not that short anymore : ( ) I must have had a dozen Aqua Clears on my multiple tanks. It's always been my favorite but I do have to admit that living in South Florida between the hurricanes and thunderstorms, the power outages are frequent and when you get home and find dry media especially bio media and a dry whirling impeller it's been tempting lately to buy a submerged impeller like the SeaChem Tidal since it will prime itself once the power is back on. You can also place your own media like the AquaClear and on top of that you can take an interior basket out of the filter that has sides and the reversible top of the filter doubles as a bottom for when you remove the basket you won't have water all over the place. I just bought one and hope it will be as great as reviews say it is.
I find if you keep the impeller clean and maybe lube it, it should start after a power outage. Another trick, is add a sponge filter for a place for extra BB to live so if the AC does not start and the media gets dry, there is still BB in the tank.
I had a aqua clear 50 that worked great for like 7 years lol , I personally prefer penguin 350s for a hang on the back filter . I use two 350s and a fulval 406 on a 75, it stays so clean I barely do anything but water changes every couple weeks
I also love the AquaClear hob. Only hob I purchase anymore. The flow on these are awesome. Plus I like you can change up your media. The basket is large. Especially in the 110 model. Another great informational video Michael.
That's the only kind of filter I use. I have currently 10 running on my tanks. It has low profile and the clear plastic...to me makes it less of a eyesore ..like the tall black marine land one does. Thanks for the video!
Great question! Carbon is used to remove impurities in water. In tanks with plants, most of those impurities are food for the plants. I want the plants to use it. Also carbon can be used to absorb medicines and clear up water that has tannins in it.
I like it, just not the self priming or the tray floating up. But last part is on me. Love the videos, your video on the tidal help me decide against getting one. Great video!
For over 20 years of fish keeping, when it comes to HOB, I’ve owned Aqua-Clear, Marineland, Fluval C, Seachem Tidal and by far Seachem Tidal ranks 1 in my opinion.
The problem I had with hang on the back filters is that if you go away on vacation the filter gets clogged you will have a flood in that room on the floor. Never occured with the Bubble Up Corner filters.
Hi, I have a tank sitting on a table under an upper kitchen counter. Can you tell me how many inches it is from the top of the aquarium to the top of the filter so I can see if this will fit under the counter? I have an internal filter and it sucks, but I don't want to hang a filter on the front and the glass wont allow it on the sides.
Let me google that for you..... www.google.com/search?q=aquaclear+70+dimensions&rlz=1C1GCEU_enJP820JP820&oq=aqua+clear+dimentions&aqs=chrome.3.69i57j0l5.7412j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Michael I wish to thank you. Mainly for the fact that your personality is sooo similar to mine and I agree and understand a large sum of what you say and how you are as a person. Thank you. 🙏Now having leveled I want to also say how you run your channel and do things makes me more comfortable with my being myself whenever I start doing my videos. My only regret is not finding you sooner..! Keep up the savagery and stay frosty 👌 Forever subscriber ya’boy. 👍😁🙏
Michael's Fish Room A play on words from my group of friends. I went from 1 tank and a beta too 4 10g and a 55 in a matter on 3 weeks so they deemed my name ahah
I didn’t know I could replace the impeller! Sweeeet..... I have this filter and only concern is wanting to make it quieter by....replacing impeller.... I don’t know it it will work but that’s the hope.
I love Aquaclears, wouldn't have any other kind of HOB filter. My only problem with them is that the lids can get an annoying rattle, and sometimes there's a problem with the motor refusing to restart.
Sponges are excellent biomedia. It’s the whole point behind sponge filters and matten filters. Sponges are actually better than more commercially marketed biomedia.
Just curious why you threw away the Carbon ? Isn't that necessary for Clearing / Deodorizing the Water etc ? - Why only Biological (Besides the Mech. Sponge) ? BTW I have been a fan of Lava Rock since forever. I have the Aqua Clear 30 on a 20 Gallon Starter Tank that will eventually become my Quarantine / Hospital Tank - Just getting back into the hobby after ---- Get This ---- a Twenty Year Hiatus - Building my Wife and I our Dream / Retirement Home where I will have Reef Aquariums as Room Dividers in the Massive Open Concept between the Kitchen, Dining Area / Living and Entertainment 'Rooms' - Maybe TMI but What The Hell. I am of the old school minimalist mind-set.
Granted, the priming issue does exist, but still prefer them. My AC 30 run dry for around 22 hours. When I discovered it, the motor was HOT!!! No surprise! But, I let cool, rinsed the media in dechlorinated water and the monitored the water parameters and all was fine. BUT, these were healthy fish, in an established tank. This is part of the reason why I choose to run unsightly sponge filters in all my tanks, scaped or otherwise. Well placed hardscape or plants can hide them reasonably well.
Sorry this is so funny. Had the same filter years ago. Hang on the backs are okay, but don't at all beat sumps or canisters even. I feel in my opinion sponge filters are better than hang on the backs. HOB's never cut it for me and always had to use them in conjunction with sponge or forgot them altogether and just used sponge. But for planted tanks with substrate, canisters with a sponge prefilter or how I created my sump set ups, with overflows with stainless steel mesh which is baby shrimp and fry proof is the best. One six foot sump with two 40cm square refugium tanks and 4 bigger tanks above is the best I have ever had and made it all myself. Rack, tanks and sump all made by me from scratch.
@@MichaelsFishRoom the 20 has red and blue shrimp with n class orchid endlers the 29 has your common stuff tiger / golden barbs /some tetras /corys and a lot of plants in each.
I admit, just watching this video for the first time. Only because I love aqua clear and always have. It’s the other products I need a review on. But;good job again michael. 👍
Why did you put the poly fill before the coarse sponge? I always thought it was the other way around you want the water they hit their coarse sponge first
I think there are great filter I have AquaClear 50 on my 36 and I run a 206 Fluval canister filter the two together does a great job Happy Fish happy wife happy life great video👍
I have and like all the small ones, but the 110s aren't as sturdy. You literally use the lid to keep the box from bowing out in the back. Its so heavy when filled with water that it gets sketchy when removing to periodically clean the motor. The plastic needs to be different. I also feel like the sponge is too thick. I cut mine down about 3/4 of and inch and use more bio media and floss. Now they have the "new" ones that dont really show much improvement.
If the Aquaclear would restart after a loss of power reliably and was made of better plastic it would be perfect. As it is now all I can give it is a "great". LOL!
I see a complaint that the Aquaclear doesn't restart after a power outage. The problem is that detritus (aka crud 'n muck) gets down in the impeller/magnet chamber. All you need to do is pull the motor/impeller and clean it like once a month and the filter will restart every time!
Years ago I was talking to a Professor of "Ichthyology from the "U of M" (Michigan) and he told me that charcoal loose it pulling power at 43 sec. underwater. I have not used it since but, I have used (NEW CLEAN) swimming pool sand and it does a great job'
I know they have 30, 50, 70, and 110 and pretty sure there is also a 20 model. Do you remember when the model number was the gallons per hour? I think that changed when Fluval bought them out. I know what are 110s now used to be called 500s, the 110s dont move 500gph now, think they claim 430 or something. Like many things they used to be better back then but they found ways to save some pennies here and there are crappier plastic and weaker pumps. But still the best HOB.
@@MichaelsFishRoom That was round 1 of filling my house with fish tanks in my early 20s. Now I am in round 2 of filling my house with tanks in my late 30s lol.
Best filters ever!! Put silicone gel on the impeller shaft before using and it will self start every time!! No by-passing and single inlet allows 100 % use of an intake sponge .
"O BROTHER" The "Henny Youngman" of the AQUATIC WORLD. Thanks for the laugh of the day. Also for the info. Been using filters like those type for years (sold out) and now that I am trying to get back into hobby again I think I like the idea of sponge filters Much later I would like to do some buying from you.Just now TRYING to set up a fish room but , these OLD BONES are not that agile anymore. LIKE the video keep up the great work.
I have 3 of these filters. 2 75-110's on my 75 and a 40-70 on my 55. I love these filters except for 1 thing, the cheap thin plastic they r made out of. Be very careful when handling these filter while cleaning. The smaller one I had the opening for the motor snap when I went to twist the motor off to clean the impeller. Also broke one of the larger ones just by carrying it with one hand after cleaning it the side I was carrying it just snapped right off and fell on ground and broke more.
Aquaclears are excellent filters, however, and after being in this hobby for around 20 years, I must say that I would put penguin 350 over aquaclear 70. Now, if you talk about aquaclear 110, that would be a different ball game. However, in the range of 70 to 75 gallons I would say penguin 350 is overall a better filter than aquaclear 70, not by far tho.
These are great filters. I have two 30’s and two 70’s. They run forever are quiet and you can put whatever media in you want like you said.
I enjoy all your videos!
Thanks T!
You bring happiness into my always sad days, thank you so much.
Thanks Laura! 🐒
I’ve done so many diy projects with these kind of filters ! Love how customizable they are
We are like twins!
I love how you speak your mind and rip on the haters. Keep doing your thing man!
For sure I will!
Ok
I just wanna say, I appreciated the “U-Tube” joke. Please never change man.
I won’t! Thanks for watching.
Love my AquaClears. I use to run 2 sponges and then the pack of bio media, but I was getting a bunch of overflow. So now I run a single sponge and lots of bio media. Works great.
PS: I hated my tidal filters, for those saying that haha
Lol
Why don't you use carbon? Any specific reason?
No reason too. It is used to pull tannins out of the water, I like tannins for the Heath benefits, it is used to pull meds out of water, I have AWC.....I don’t care about crystal clear water in breeding tanks....so no need.
@@MichaelsFishRoom thanks for the quick response! Also another question, should the filter tip be near the bottom of the tank? Mine is about a 1/3 of the way down.
timothy gw I like my top as far down as it will go🤣🤣😉😎🥺
What could be more American than watching Michael on Super Bowl Sunday?
I've been using those "double sponged" for over 20 years - fabulous! I rotate and clean the "bejeezus" out of the bottom sponge every two weeks. It filters a "poop-ton" of detritus out of the water. :P
I see what you did that. Lol
The fluval edge foam prefilters also work great on the aquaclear 50 intake tubes as a prefilter. Just have to pull them off once a week to rinse. Would be nice if every HOB came with a prefilter by default. 👍
That would be nice! I bet most novice fish keepers would not know what to do with it though!
Love this filter so much. Just got a aquaclear 70. Added a little floss and my tank is crystal clear after 2 days.
Great to hear!
I love how u take care of ur fishes
I hate you don’t spell “your”
@@MichaelsFishRoom LMAO - That's the world we live in today brother. (Insert Smiley Face Emoji here).
I have an aquaclear filter mini, so old the instructions are on VHS. Your video was great to refresh my memory on how to put it together. Surprising how this gizmo has the same design. 😅
lol, and still working?
I’ll confirm after x-mass but pretty sure it will 😊
the Aquaclear HOB is the only mechanical filters I use, nothing else will do. So easy to clean and to use. Great vid
Totally agree!
At first i found your silly humor a but odd compared to other pretentious fish channels. But now that I see you know your stuff I enjoy your silly light hearted vibe. This hobby is about having fun and you make learning more fun. Cheers.
Wow! Thanks so much!
I’m glad you “get it”’some people don’t, but as you can guess, I don’t care! Lol
I’ve been using aquaclear filters for like 10 years. I’ve owned the 50, 70 and 4 of the 110s. 1, They Work Great. 2, I’ve owned other brands and you can count on the Warranty with aquaclear. 3, I was not happy with other brand filters as they break down. I’m still very happy owning and using them everyday. Great buy!
Awesome! What do you like best?
Awesome video. And totally agree with you on the aqua clear they are the best . I'll post a video on mine and how I set it up .I have 3 AC 110 on my 125 tank .
just subbed to you . Funny and informative
Thanks ZZZ, welcome to the channel! What type of fish do you keep?
@@MichaelsFishRoom I've kept African cichlids for 7 years , then had south and central Americans for 3 years (green terror my favorite). Just changed my setup about 2 weeks ago to geophagus and severum setup . I'll post a video tomorrow .
If I have a 55 gallon should I get this one or the next size up ? I love how helpful your videos are
I always go bigger👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼
i got this filter for my turtle's 55 gallon tank. made a big difference in water quality. always keep it on full flow. I put a layer of polyfill on top of the sponge and below the charcoal filter and ceramic filter. best NOT to rinse the filter in the sink. it needs the bacteria to eat the bad stuff in the water, so just rinse the filter components in a bucket of the water you siphon off when cleaning the tank as well as you can. When I was having trouble with mine, I wanted to call for tech support, but the phone number was only good in Canada and UK and their website advertised in the directions was not even working. Figured out my problem was just that the impeller wasn't seated. The impeller is not like cheaper filters that are just turned by a motor. The impeller actually has a magnet in it that turns when the filter is turned on. So basically the motor will not even run without the impeller in it. Still working fine after 3 months. Good filter especially for dirty turtles!
Glad you like it and it is working for you!
What kind of turtle?
@@MichaelsFishRoom it is a red-eared slider. I've also made a "vacuum cleaner" out of a submersible powerhead with a plastic coke bottle cut off and polyfill in it attached to the intake. I can move it around the bottom to pick up debris. it hangs on the side and runs constantly keeping the water really clear too.
I have seen that design on RUclips. How does it work?
@@MichaelsFishRoom sorry i just saw your question. the cut off coke bottle goes on the inlet end of the submersible powerhead. i had to duct tape mine on cuz it wasn't a snug fit. then i put about 1/3 of the bottle full of polyfiber like what you'd use to make a pillow. the fiber catches debris.
I have 2 50's on an overstocked 29. Both have Sponges on bottom. One has lava rock on top and other has floss. My ac 110's I do the same thing. Works awesome
Nice!
I agree but when are they going to fix the self priming issue. I use them , but that would be the only thing that I don’t like. I see you do the same thing with your carbon 🗑 I do course sponge, filter floss, purigen, two bags of media. I also always use a prefilter sponge on the intake..works great on these
It would be nice if they updated it somehow.
I'm so glad you did this video! Been trying to decide on a new more powerful filter or two for my tanks, well, I'm going with this! Thank you dear!
Glad I could help!
some filters have the floss sock with a plastic frame inside. with the aquaclear it is just the foam block. so when I bought a replacement foam, I didn't need all the plastic... less plastic is good, also the foam filter lasts years longer than the floss sock kind...
with aquaclear, I would suggest people think twice about getting a much larger filter. like you mention the 50 gallon, is for 20-50 gallon. but when I used a larger filter for the tank, I had to turn the flow way down. it can make the filter a bit louder, sometimes if makes the lid start to vibrate... also when the flow is turned down, it could make the motor and impeller work harder and wear out sooner? seems always better to match to the proper sizes
Depends on the stocking. Some fish like more flow. I don’t think it will wear out sooner if you keep low.
I agree! I have a 30, a 50, and a 70
They areally the bestimate HOB,s that iv,e every had/used!.
Are or aren't?
I absolutely love my Aqua Clear 50. Never had a problem with it!!!
Nice!
The sound of that filter feels like home.
Well said!
How big is the tank you used this with? I'm considering whether I should get the Aquaclear 30 or 50 for my 30 gal.
It was a 20. The 30 would be fine.
Hey Michael how often should I do a water change on a 5 gallon tank with one betta in it?
When the nitrates reach a pre determined level.
I’m debating on getting a aquaclear or a marineland! I’m setting up a 55 gallon. Cichlid tank this will be my first tank in over 10 years. Toooo many options. Which one should I go with I’m ready to get water in my tank and start cycling,
I really like both. I think you will be happy with either.
I think I'm running 3 or 4 of them in my right now. I love them for that same reason's you mentioned. But 2 knocks are if you miss cleaning out the filter floss the thing over flows, and the ever popular doesn't restart after a power outage. Ya can't list the pro's without the con's. Very overlooked filter I'm glad you did a video on it. Well done!
Thanks Don!
Hey Michael! Random question, hopefully you can help!
When online-ordered fish are received by the buyer - what is the proper method of prepping and transferring the fish to a new home environment? Does one rest the bag and allow it to temperature-match, or maybe drip acclimate? Or is it the old-school dump the bag into a net over a bucket and transfer directly to a tank sort of deal?
Thanks!
Plop and drop! I have many a video on it.
Which one would You recommand for my 10gallon tank? Version 20 or 50?
Depends on what you keep in it. If you flow isn't an issue, I would go with the 50.
Hey Michael, I know this doesn't involve what you're talking about in this filter but I'd like your advice. Would recommend a "main" air pump for 4 10 gallons, 2 20 gallons and a 75 gallon or should I just use one small pump per tank? Using sponge filters by the way. Anyways I love your videos sir always look forward to new ones. You're helping more than you think. Forever subscriber.
I like one pump,
It will be cheaper in the long run.
Hey! I was going back and forth on whether or not I want this filter. The only reason I'm not sure about it is because it's known for being noisy, and my 20g tank will be in my bedroom. Can I have a successfully filtered 20g tank with only a sponge filter? Is there any cons to having one?
Sponge filters are great at biological filtration! But not great at mechanical
Wait, what? Michael and I agree on something. Aquaclear HOB are awesome and very versatile. I enjoyed the informative video and was only offended 7 or 8 times. LOL Thanks and cheers.
I must be slipping if it was only 7-8 times, I promise I will do better
He doesnt mean to offend hes just jersey. You get what you get with the jersey man. I find it refreshing.
I just love how much fun you have. Thanks for the great video. I'm currently trying to get my AquaClear (now re-named something else by Fluval) to work better. I appreciate the help.
C-4 or something? What’s the matter with it?
The fluval C series is basically the same as the aquaclear. Fluval bought out aquaclear then took their idea and sold it under fluval C series they also sold the aquaclear known as the fluval clear or someshit its different from country to country.
Can you tell me if the AQUACLEAR 70 will fit over the rim of a standard 75 GAL TANK ?
I think so?
@@MichaelsFishRoom I heard that it wont.. do you have a way to test it to find out ?
@@AQUARIUMFREAK123 Nope. HAve you reached out to the manufacturer?
I use this for my reef tank and it works a treat.
Sweet!
Love aqua clears my favorite hob for sure I have them all over my fish room you can fit a ton of bio media in them
For sure!
Try the Seachem Tidal HOB's and you will change your mind
Throughout my entire life (which is not that short anymore : ( ) I must have had a dozen Aqua Clears on my multiple tanks. It's always been my favorite but I do have to admit that living in South Florida between the hurricanes and thunderstorms, the power outages are frequent and when you get home and find dry media especially bio media and a dry whirling impeller it's been tempting lately to buy a submerged impeller like the SeaChem Tidal since it will prime itself once the power is back on. You can also place your own media like the AquaClear and on top of that you can take an interior basket out of the filter that has sides and the reversible top of the filter doubles as a bottom for when you remove the basket you won't have water all over the place. I just bought one and hope it will be as great as reviews say it is.
I find if you keep the impeller clean and maybe lube it, it should start after a power outage. Another trick, is add a sponge filter for a place for extra BB to live so if the AC does not start and the media gets dry, there is still BB in the tank.
I had a aqua clear 50 that worked great for like 7 years lol , I personally prefer penguin 350s for a hang on the back filter . I use two 350s and a fulval 406 on a 75, it stays so clean I barely do anything but water changes every couple weeks
Nice.
Does the aquaclear 20 fit on the marineland 10 gallon tank? The included marineland filter is trash! 🐠
I am not sure, I would think so.
I also love the AquaClear hob. Only hob I purchase anymore. The flow on these are awesome. Plus I like you can change up your media. The basket is large. Especially in the 110 model. Another great informational video Michael.
Thanks Robin!
That's the only kind of filter I use. I have currently 10 running on my tanks. It has low profile and the clear plastic...to me makes it less of a eyesore ..like the tall black marine land one does. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching! What kind of fish do you keep?
Great video. But why don’t you want to use the carbon? Just curious I’m new to the aquarium scene and still learning!
Great question! Carbon is used to remove impurities in water. In tanks with plants, most of those impurities are food for the plants. I want the plants to use it. Also carbon can be used to absorb medicines and clear up water that has tannins in it.
Michael's Fish Room thanks! Now I know!!
You’re Welcome!
I have one in my 29 gallon tank and it always gets quite dirty which means it’s doing it job and using accu clear makes it the best
Accu clear?
Michael's Fish Room yup from API
I like it, just not the self priming or the tray floating up. But last part is on me. Love the videos, your video on the tidal help me decide against getting one. Great video!
Glad I could help!
For over 20 years of fish keeping, when it comes to HOB, I’ve owned Aqua-Clear, Marineland, Fluval C, Seachem Tidal and by far Seachem Tidal ranks 1 in my opinion.
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The problem I had with hang on the back filters is that if you go away on vacation the filter gets clogged you will have a flood in that room on the floor. Never occured with the Bubble Up Corner filters.
Yeah, that can happen.
I agree. AquaClear is an excellent filter. I use the AC110 and AC70 on many tanks...
Nice! I replied to your email.
Hi Mike, I didn’t receive an email from you. If I misunderstood your reply, I apologize.
Can you tell me if the AQUACLEAR 70 will fit over the rim of a standard 75 GAL TANK ?
Hi, I have a tank sitting on a table under an upper kitchen counter. Can you tell me how many inches it is from the top of the aquarium to the top of the filter so I can see if this will fit under the counter? I have an internal filter and it sucks, but I don't want to hang a filter on the front and the glass wont allow it on the sides.
Let me google that for you..... www.google.com/search?q=aquaclear+70+dimensions&rlz=1C1GCEU_enJP820JP820&oq=aqua+clear+dimentions&aqs=chrome.3.69i57j0l5.7412j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Damn your the best! Been going back watching older videos!! Awesome ! Keep it up sir!
Thanks Vince.
Michael I wish to thank you. Mainly for the fact that your personality is sooo similar to mine and I agree and understand a large sum of what you say and how you are as a person. Thank you. 🙏Now having leveled I want to also say how you run your channel and do things makes me more comfortable with my being myself whenever I start doing my videos. My only regret is not finding you sooner..! Keep up the savagery and stay frosty 👌 Forever subscriber ya’boy. 👍😁🙏
Thanks master (master?)
Michael's Fish Room A play on words from my group of friends. I went from 1 tank and a beta too 4 10g and a 55 in a matter on 3 weeks so they deemed my name ahah
Lol....hit it.
Probably the most entertaining vid I have seen😂
Thanks!
I didn’t know I could replace the impeller! Sweeeet.....
I have this filter and only concern is wanting to make it quieter by....replacing impeller....
I don’t know it it will work but that’s the hope.
Good luck!
I love Aquaclears, wouldn't have any other kind of HOB filter. My only problem with them is that the lids can get an annoying rattle, and sometimes there's a problem with the motor refusing to restart.
Yeah there have been many discussions here about the restart. Lol
Sponges are excellent biomedia. It’s the whole point behind sponge filters and matten filters. Sponges are actually better than more commercially marketed biomedia.
Not sure they are better than all, but maybe some.
Just curious why you threw away the Carbon ? Isn't that necessary for Clearing / Deodorizing the Water etc ? - Why only Biological (Besides the Mech. Sponge) ? BTW I have been a fan of Lava Rock since forever. I have the Aqua Clear 30 on a 20 Gallon Starter Tank that will eventually become my Quarantine / Hospital Tank - Just getting back into the hobby after ---- Get This ---- a Twenty Year Hiatus - Building my Wife and I our Dream / Retirement Home where I will have Reef Aquariums as Room Dividers in the Massive Open Concept between the Kitchen, Dining Area / Living and Entertainment 'Rooms' - Maybe TMI but What The Hell. I am of the old school minimalist mind-set.
Granted, the priming issue does exist, but still prefer them. My AC 30 run dry for around 22 hours. When I discovered it, the motor was HOT!!! No surprise! But, I let cool, rinsed the media in dechlorinated water and the monitored the water parameters and all was fine. BUT, these were healthy fish, in an established tank. This is part of the reason why I choose to run unsightly sponge filters in all my tanks, scaped or otherwise. Well placed hardscape or plants can hide them reasonably well.
Sponges are great and hiding them helps.
May I ask if a hob filter can suck up all fish poops or just the poops near the intake?
Depends on the flow, but most likely yes.
the two tubes allow you to draw from deeper in the tank to get the flow cycle working better
Yup
Is this filter any good for a 100 gallon tank ..? Thanks
Yup
Sorry this is so funny. Had the same filter years ago. Hang on the backs are okay, but don't at all beat sumps or canisters even. I feel in my opinion sponge filters are better than hang on the backs. HOB's never cut it for me and always had to use them in conjunction with sponge or forgot them altogether and just used sponge. But for planted tanks with substrate, canisters with a sponge prefilter or how I created my sump set ups, with overflows with stainless steel mesh which is baby shrimp and fry proof is the best. One six foot sump with two 40cm square refugium tanks and 4 bigger tanks above is the best I have ever had and made it all myself. Rack, tanks and sump all made by me from scratch.
Nice. I don’t use HObs for the most part other than to help in addition to sponge filters.
i have one on a 20 and 29 (50s) great filters got mine at kensfish i have a slip on sponge on the intake in my shrimp tank
Nice! What’s in the tanks?
@@MichaelsFishRoom the 20 has red and blue shrimp with n class orchid endlers the 29 has your common stuff tiger / golden barbs /some tetras /corys and a lot of plants in each.
Nice!
Informative and funny! What's not to like?
You forgot handsome.
Why don't you like carbon in your filter? Also, why did you put the poly-fil ahead of the sponge in your filter?
No need for carbon, in addition if left in too long can become toxic.
Because I made a mistake!😉
I admit, just watching this video for the first time. Only because I love aqua clear and always have. It’s the other products I need a review on. But;good job again michael. 👍
Just released one today.
Michael's Fish Room aquaclear for ever !
Lol
Wow, there was some in-U-endo in this video, nicely played.
Maybe.....
Hi Michael, how much clearance do I need between wall and back of Tank? Thanks Tim
Depends on if you are putting something back there? Is it an outside wall? Does it get cold?
What about when the power goes out does the filter still work
How can it work if there is no power?
Why did you put the poly fill before the coarse sponge?
I always thought it was the other way around you want the water they hit their coarse sponge first
Just to see if you are paying attention.
Just bought 2 110s for my 75.. like it a lot
Nice!
@@MichaelsFishRoom yea man.. no room for a canister filter.. 🤷🏻♂️ should do the job you think ?
@@joejones56 Heck yeah man! My favorite filter.
@@MichaelsFishRoom good stuff!
The least bit of resistance-even a new media load - causes an overflow, or bypass, negating any filtration.
You are doing it wrong then.
I think there are great filter I have AquaClear 50 on my 36 and I run a 206 Fluval canister filter the two together does a great job Happy Fish happy wife happy life great video👍
Thanks for watching!
Is that good enough to clean a 10 gallon water tank with 1 small and 1 big gold fish
Depends on how much water you change.
I have and like all the small ones, but the 110s aren't as sturdy. You literally use the lid to keep the box from bowing out in the back. Its so heavy when filled with water that it gets sketchy when removing to periodically clean the motor. The plastic needs to be different. I also feel like the sponge is too thick. I cut mine down about 3/4 of and inch and use more bio media and floss. Now they have the "new" ones that dont really show much improvement.
I’m gonna do a review on the new one soon.
LOVE this! Awesome information and I love HOB filters!
Thanks!
I have a tank set up 4" from wall wondering if the aqua clear hang on the back would fit between there. Running a sponge filter currently.
If I remember I’ll measure. But I bet you can find that info if you google it
Great video, I’m sold on it . Thanks 👍🏻and subscribed
Thanks Martin and Welcome!
If the Aquaclear would restart after a loss of power reliably and was made of better plastic it would be perfect. As it is now all I can give it is a "great". LOL!
Does any filter start after a power outage?
No but you are! Lol
The Totals are self-priming. Pump is submerged.
*Tidals. Damn phone.
All my aqua clears (3) stops after any split second power outage, my cheap marinlands (4)always keep going. Aqua clear is overrated
Got this filter for my 20 gallon tank but it makes to much noise. Anything I can do to stop it? My wife makes me turn it off so she can sleep
What is making noise?
Tape down the lid if it’s rattling, you can write the date on it then too
Im planning to buy hob filter...can it remove all fish poop?
Every last bit!
gréât vidéo michael, i watched twice but could only give you one thumb up.
Lol...thanks for watching!
i buy the seachem tidal 55 and for 3 weeks the sponge is clean! noting waste, noting!
aqueclear is the best hang on, 25 years of tests they back it
This is true!
I see a complaint that the Aquaclear doesn't restart after a power outage. The problem is that detritus (aka crud 'n muck) gets down in the impeller/magnet chamber.
All you need to do is pull the motor/impeller and clean it like once a month and the filter will restart every time!
Good advice!
There are good filters- the 20 was the mini the 200 is the 50 but the original where the best had them for long time.
Yeah!
I'm about to experience this!
First HOB for my first Saltwater setup.
Love Fluval 🧡👍🐠
Interesting choice.
@@MichaelsFishRoom Aqua-Clear 70 is my chosen filter to use, setup for a 33gallon Cube. Nothing fancy, it's to help introduce me to Saltwater.
Good luck!
@@joshs_random_location hang on back on a saltwater hmmm not a good idea but hope you succeeded
hi i just want to know whats the importance if lava rock in HOB filter??
I use it for biological filtration.
@@MichaelsFishRoom whats the benefits of that with other media??
Marckie Kulaet it’s cheap and works better IMO.
can you send me a photo of your aquaclear filter setup... with lavarock??
Bioload.... gets a chuckle every time!
LOL
Years ago I was talking to a Professor of "Ichthyology from the "U of M" (Michigan) and he told me that charcoal loose it pulling
power at 43 sec. underwater. I have not used it since but, I have used (NEW CLEAN) swimming pool sand and it does a great job'
At chemical filtration?
@@MichaelsFishRoom -----No just a reg.sand filter system -----the sand is the same that they use to filter in your Municipal water system
Oh? That makes sense now.
First time watching you but "so I can get better... And make fun of you" just made me lol
Lol....glad I can make you laugh. This is a snowflake free zone!
Do I have to recycle my tank if I change to this filter? If so how do I do this while keeping my fish in my tank?
What filter do you have now?
I have the tetra whisper 10i internal power filter in a 10 gallon tank. I’m a total beginner... your vids have been very helpful btw!
I know they have 30, 50, 70, and 110 and pretty sure there is also a 20 model.
Do you remember when the model number was the gallons per hour? I think that changed when Fluval bought them out. I know what are 110s now used to be called 500s, the 110s dont move 500gph now, think they claim 430 or something. Like many things they used to be better back then but they found ways to save some pennies here and there are crappier plastic and weaker pumps. But still the best HOB.
Oh yes, I remember that! That was a while ago. Lol
@@MichaelsFishRoom That was round 1 of filling my house with fish tanks in my early 20s. Now I am in round 2 of filling my house with tanks in my late 30s lol.
Mark Shelly Aquatics good luck!
Best filters ever!! Put silicone gel on the impeller shaft before using and it will self start every time!! No by-passing and single inlet allows 100 % use of an intake sponge .
Nice!
I love your channel 😍 and you are so funny
Thanks!
Can we use aquaclear 50 used in marine tank???
I have no idea about a marine tank, sorry.
Where do you buy that big sponge media
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will this filter be used on 30gallon tank ?
You can.
"O BROTHER" The "Henny Youngman" of the AQUATIC WORLD. Thanks for the laugh of the day. Also for the info. Been using
filters like those type for years (sold out) and now that I am trying to get back into hobby again I think I like the idea of sponge filters Much later I would like to do some buying from you.Just now TRYING to set up a fish room but , these OLD BONES are not
that agile anymore. LIKE the video keep up the great work.
Thank mooch. Love me some sponges, but some people want another option.
I have 3 of these filters. 2 75-110's on my 75 and a 40-70 on my 55. I love these filters except for 1 thing, the cheap thin plastic they r made out of. Be very careful when handling these filter while cleaning. The smaller one I had the opening for the motor snap when I went to twist the motor off to clean the impeller. Also broke one of the larger ones just by carrying it with one hand after cleaning it the side I was carrying it just snapped right off and fell on ground and broke more.
I’ve heard there was a while they were made very cheaply. Now I think they are better. But you are right, you need to be careful.
Aquaclears are excellent filters, however, and after being in this hobby for around 20 years, I must say that I would put penguin 350 over aquaclear 70. Now, if you talk about aquaclear 110, that would be a different ball game. However, in the range of 70 to 75 gallons I would say penguin 350 is overall a better filter than aquaclear 70, not by far tho.
It's OK to be wrong. LOL JK, if it works for you, then it is best for you!
How can you run any hob without an intake sponge? (and I'm not even thinking about fry).
Easy, just put it in the tank and plug it in. Boom!