Did Fluval Do What Needed To Be Done? Fluval Aquaclear Review
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
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I recently purchased an AC50 and I was doing maintenance and took the J tube right out and cleaned the sponge. when I restarted the filter it started right away. Seems to be a good quality, quiet filter. So far very pleased 👍🏼
Aquaclear was my go-to aquarium filter for many years, before Fluval bought them, until I saw your review of the SeaChem Tidal. I agree with your assessment of both filters 100%.
Funny timing on the video. One of my local fish shops actually did have them. Not only did they have them, they were giving out a free filter to the first dozen people who brought an old model in and trade it for that new one, no matter the size (I brought an old 20/30 and got a 50).
Fluval even has a brand new surface skimmer add-on for AC filters on their website.
Now they should add a clip on water ramp lip that can be used when more surface current is needed.
I have used Aquaclear filters for almost 30 years. One of my filters is 15 years old and still works perfectly. I find that if you keep your water high, they re-start on their own, no problem. I have not had issues with the propellers or the tubes getting plugged or anything like that. I find that with regular maintenance everything works great!
I love my seachem functions just like a canister filter except it hangs on the back. I run mine for a month with a filter floss pad that I cut to fit along with the pads and ceramic bio bag it comes with. The surface skimmer is a blessing, my betta hates it but he's getting a new home 😂
4:00 It's called a J-Pipe (I recently had to replace mine on my Aquaclear 50) or J-tube or Return Pipe, or Inflow Pipe
Can't wait to see where that filter is going!
Aqua clear is a staple and I’ve known it literally all my life. Great video and great break down! It would neat to see if it could do a dry start but no worries either, that might happen once in a while if the entire filter is removed for cleaning and if you use power heads to pump water from your aquarium it could suck the water right out resulting in a dry run but not exactly everyday or accidental either. Love it and thank you for sharing, stay happy and healthy my friend!!! 😊❤
Great video and thank you for sharing and giving us your input on the new Fluval designs.
The media tray on the seachem is what sells me on their brand. Hands down. Plus the self priming is a bonus.
@@fatguyguns8708 Interesting. I think the seachem looks terrible. I won't buy it.
I had 2 pumps burn up on me last week due to a power interruption. I rarely use HOB filters unless I have been rescaping.
Really enjoyed this product review, it was well done and informative
Great video. I've been an Aquaclear fan for years. After your review of the Seachem Tidal series, I bought a Tidal 55 and am very happy with it. I think I'll try Aquaclear again on the next go round. Thanks for the info😀
I don't have the new Fluval but I've been using an AC50 for a couple of years. I love it. The only time it doesn't restart is if there's not enough water left in it. If you don't move it or remove any of that water it will always start back up again. I only need to prime it when I remove the filter to clean it.
I agree you can’t get a better HOB than the Seachem filters. My one knock is the skimmer. It should have a way to close it. I prefer the water being drawn from the bottom of the tank. Waste tends to sink to the bottom of the tank. the AC 110 is still 🎉a great filter. I have had one for about 15 years. I ran it for years. I use it as a backup now. A few weeks ago I had a canister filter go bad. Pulled the old filter off the shelf, plugged it in and it works as good as the day I bought it. Plenty of room to take bio media out of the canister and put on top of the sponge.
Yeah, I keep extra bio media on the top of mine.
Great video dude! loving the new filter. I've been a fan of fluval since day 1 of my aquarium journey.
If the Fluval AC's will start up after a power interruption then that is a good thing for sure. I'm not familiar enough with the Fluval AC's for the media maintenance versus the Seachem Tidals. I have a Tidal 35 (quarantine, 10gallon) & Tidal 55 (29 gallon). The Tidal filter media is easy to clean/ replace.
Based on my experience with AquaClear filters, the only reason it won't restart is if the siphon breaks. And if your water level is high enough it shouldn't be an issue.
I run a Tidal 100. I like it. But, it is more difficult to clean the filter housing. All sorts of debris gets trapped behind the skimmer area. And it cannot be completely opened up.
I don't like the change to AquaClear 70 and smaller filter basket. The vertical divider interferes with the ability to customize media any way you want.
I just cut the plastic out on filters with unnecessary dividers tbh
As long as the motor is in the box and not in the tank it's a NO DEAL.
The HOB's with the in tank pumps are great for priming or restarting but not so great for water changes because you have to unplug them.
Top fin includes a pre filter sponge with the pro filter and if you get the media pack you get a new one. It's a really nice filter
Yeah, I am one for running the water lower than the rim.
Never have been a fan of Aquaclear, I have one and it ...works.... but my pref is the Tidal's "I own lots of them" thanks for the video, the main reason I hate the Aquaclear is how they control the water flow, constantly causes air locks on the one I have.
I know you love the Tidals. But I had problems with 3 different Tidals I owned. I had 2 110 and 1 75. All 3 were very loud and all 3 had bypass when cranked up to full.
If you want the filters to start back up at power outages reliably, you need to do two things:
1. Replace the impeller shaft. They're a wear and tear item that wears out over time.
2. Lubricate the impeller shaft with a little bit of silicon grease.
If any of my Aquaclears won't start after a power outage, I pull out the impeller shaft, and I usually find that they're worn and rusted. I've started to replace my impeller shafts every year. That might be overkill, and you may be able to go every 2 years.
I don’t know if it is available in the U.S. but to me the Oase Bioplus corner filter is the best filter. Super silent, many flow options and you can hide a heater inside. The filter chamber is connected by magnets what makes cleaning super easy
Really like the new AC30 I bought 2 been great so far and no lid rattle
Wow, it took 45 years but they finally fixed the shape of that tube and the pump issue. 45 years. To be fair they used to be Hagen filters but fluval kept the same lousy design. I guess anything is possible if you wait long enough. You have more patience than I do. I do internal or canister filters. Tired of dry pump syndrome.
I have an aquaclear 110 that I turned into a overflow for my marineland c530 canister filter by replacing the motor with a bulkhead. This is a huge missed opportunity for an accessory option with the FX line of filters it took them decades to make an official spray bar option. This gives me the surface agitation and makes chemical filtration easier as I don't have to tear down the canister to get the chemical media out.
I,m in the process of sitting up my 20 gallon tank and I,m considering changing to the Fluval filter.Just because I think it,s a better product.🐟🐟🐟🐟🌞🌞
I always used the AC110 on my 60g fantail goldfish tank. It works great. Then I noticed my fish were avoiding half the tank. The flow was too heavy. I removed it and use a diy filter that doesn't push my fish around. It is an excellent filter though. My favorite.
The new fluval ac filter is the best
I wish they would have made the waterfall piece go lower into the tank. I have a tetra HOB filter that has a lip that goes down a few inches into the tank, which keeps the waterfall sound from happening unless my water goes like 2-3 inches below the plastic rim. It guides the water kinda like a waterslide. This one looks like it doesn't go down as far.
Topfin pro filters also have a pre filter sponge with them.
I totally agree.... automatic primer is best
I’ve been using the AC70 for a little over a month. It has improved with power outages. If the Tidal had an on/off skimmer switch I would put it #1. But it’s #2 for me. But both are good filters
@@pwaquatics3290 I have to admit I'm not wild about the skimmer for the Tidals. It would be nice if they had a way to close it off if you didn't want to use it.
I run both a AC 110 and a Tidal 75 on my 40 breeder salt aquarium. I use the AC 110 as my refugium
Buy a coarse sponge filter and it won't clog as fast. Also the surface skimmer on the seachem makes using a pre-filter a moot case which is a deal breaker for me with my plants 40 gallon. I look forward to buying a new aquaclear and just shoving my okd media from my current one into it.
John you should put the AC 110 on the Oscar tank it's looking cloudy
AC are gd filters but I still think flow control should be a knob on top better than moving whole intake
Very good video john i think that is a really good hob filter but in my opinion the seachem tital is still number 1 in my eyes
I've had an Aquaclear on a 20 long for probably three years now, and it's always come right back up after a power outage. My only real peeve with it is I need to clean the impeller more often than any other filter I have. On a different note, if you haven't yet, you need to check out Spiritbox, John. I think Lisa would probably like some of their songs. Courtney has a beautiful singing voice, but she can also get rough like Corey Taylor. The guitarist has sick riffs, and they rhythm section are super talented. Start off with Circle With Me, Jaded, and Rules of Nine. Then check out Silk in the Strings, Cellar Door, and Yellowjacket. Maybe make one of those popular, couples reaction video lol.
I have two new model fluval AC 20s. Both restart immediately without problem so long as the basket has water in it. I keep my tank full but they restart even if the water is down a few inches
both of my tidal make noisy. i have four aquaclear 70 for many years and are still running well, but will love to try the new aquaclear ac50, thanks for the review
I'll stick with my tidal 110s. But I will be using those aqua clear 110 sponges. The sponges I have now are about 15 years old.
I don't want a pump in my tank. But I very rarely lose power.
Nice filter, but since I already have the tidal, which will take years to break down, I will just keep my tidal no need to change
The 110 still uses the old pump, I believe.
Great review and although HOB filters are not my thing i like your take on it shame they cant figure out a way of getting the media your clean often and most at the top or at least more accessible but thanks for the heads up
We run on a 60 gallon the old AC 110 and the Tidal 110. The Tidal blends better against our black background. However if I would like the the AC better on any other background. They are both great but we did choose the Tidal to replace having another AC 110 because of the power failure issue. Will replace the old AC110 when we get a hold of it with the new. I wish you would do a side by side comparison on the tank. For example which has better flow adjustment, which is quieter, etc
I like the Aquaclear and the Tidal, I just don't like the hoops that customer 16:45 service makes you jump through to get a filter or part replaced.
From what I could see in various video, besides adding the 'nipple' control, they should modify the 'tabs' between the foam and media bags from a solid piece to a grated style. I think that would maximize the flow through the foam, not block it. All my HOBs are now Seachem, save one AquaClear, which still a 50/50 gamble if it will restart after maintenance/power outage.
Seachem is still the #1 "Hang on the Back filter" in my humble opinion. As a 40+ years fish keeper that has experienced canister, sponge, and hang on back filters: After trying the Seachem hang on filter, I haven't looked back!
Are they quiet? I'm setting up a10g in my bedroom/office and don't want it to make any noise. Someone is selling a used tidal 35 near me for $20.
@@noahmeme2 I think the T35 is quiet, but if you don't like the waterfall noise you should keep the Aquarium water level high. The first couple of weeks I could hear a slight rattling sound but it disappeared after a couple of weeks. It wasn't super loud but it was noticeable.
@@noahmeme2 Don't know how quieter it would be compared to this new Fluval Aqua-clear. I do know it's no worst than any other hang on in the market! The Tital is very practical! Telescopic intake tube, surface skimmer which can be controlled between the intake volume of tube or skimmer. A Pop-up plastic button that will alert you: time to do maintenance. (Very easy to maintenance! 10 minutes tops!) Adjustable flow volume, auto primming in case of power outage!
As I've stated: Best Hang on filter I've ever used! If you don't believe me, Google reviews on it. I'm 99% sure you would be happy with the Seachem Tidal!
Good luck👍
Eh, I have a Tidal 110. They're Overhyped imo. Not a fan of the flow adjust. Literally just a plastic Stick. It can bend and potentially break. Not the best design. Truly feel like something better could be made and still keep the surface skimmer which is the Tidals main gimmick along with the motor in the water.
The Fluval C series has imo a better flow design. Wish they made a 100+gall version.
@@noahmeme2Maybe I've just had some defective ones but 2 tidal 55 I bought from Amz were extremely loud and rattling.
I don’t like pumps in my tanks. plus I was going to say I’ve never had a problem with everclears and power outages
I wish the priming issue was solved. I still had to fill it up with water when I set it up. Ridiculous they didn’t put the pump in the tank.
Yes, pouring water into the filter is so hard….
very good video love it i need how to videos
AC110, I'm totally going to buy one from you. 🤪👍
I have decided to replace my kit filters. Stand by for that order! My 'local' fish store is an hour away. (Aquariums Unlimited- everyone in the Virginia Beach area and beyond Aquariums Unlimited is THE best, cleanest, well stocked fish store as well as Reptiles)
The emmys are tonight Will Carl get one ? winter teases
Can we do a pre-order John? Maybe starting on your next Thursday night stream? 😁🙏
Funny I just lost power this morning and my 110 did start back up , only time I have had issues is when I clean my tank then I have to add water to back to start. I would think the new design of intake tube gives it more suction to the motor to solve the issue. I love my 110 it’s a work horse plus I can build my media biological etc the way I like with all the space they give u
I have had good luck with marinelands hang on backs and the penguin hang on back
What stoped you to drain X cm from the rim and simulate power outage?
And find out IF or WHEN at the number of cm approximately until it will not start back up again..❤
I guess it will still perform worse than having the the pump outside. But we dont know.😅
Or if the enhancments is making ANY difference at all.🤔
In other words there is a lot more desired for the testing procedure than just plug and unplug.😂
Thanks for the video!❤
Saw them at my lfs, i might consider getting one for my 20g peacock mantis shrimp tank but cost might hold me back for now. We'll see.
Sorry to say, but both have one flaw that made me throw seachem to trash- the filter media aren't stored in cage and when you have some cichlids like tilapias which suddenly dig a tone before breeding i had one situation where filtr floss cloged, raised and seachem started spilling wather in the night, fortunately it was so loud that i instantly woke up, but still there are hang on backs where top of the compartment is kept by a plastic cage.
I live off grid and power off my home every time I leave. I have had ZERO issues with my old style aqua clear restarting when I power back on. It has been off for days and still restarts with zero issues.
I really don't understand the problem people are having
They don't restart when the water level is too low, when the pump is way too dirty and when a totally worn out pump axle creates too much play or too much drag. Water level and dirt are by far the most important factors.
@@Itsjustme-Justme oh, so fill the tank back up!
I would totally just place an inline pump in the tank below the waterline.
just seen this at pet smart lol
Sorry to say but i hated my seachem tidal. It now sits in my shed. Because the motor is inside the tank in my heavenly planted tank it was always cloged up. I had to take it apart every week and cleaned it.
Aqua Clears have always been my go to filter. I love the new designs!! My Petco doesn't carry a 20g anymore. Did they discontinue that size?
Will you have the skimmer add on’s as well?
I just need a lower spillway / higher rim on my Aquaclear. It has pumped out half of my 20g twice from overflowing out the back.
level it?
@adelinawarriner6259 I always had the little bottom leveler piece maxed out. I've put two pieces of cardboard under the leveler now, and it still sometimes gets closer to the edge than I'm comfortable with. If anything, it may be that it's off level to the right, rather than to the back.
Aquaclear "baskets" will always keep this filter at #2 for me regardless of what else they do to this filter to upgrade it. The fact the media is not in an actual basket or container and literally just rests there is a big L for me personally. Removing without making mess and cleaning the tidals are much easier. Also the fact these new aquaclear baskets have those slots above the sponge makes customising this a lot worse than it was before imho.
That's awesome! When will you have the Shark Pro nano? Hopefully you will soon.
I'd love to have the 50 gallon one, but im to poor to update my filters i have, the aquarium is still cycling, its a 40 gallon bin but i m afraid of glass breaking ... Again 😅
i had the smaller version it worked great for about a month but then it stopped working :( i am running another ac50 works great so far but i did buy the shark pro i have it for just in case i found it is a good idea to have spares
I use the seachem 55 and fluval fluval c3 no issues with them but the aquaclear was horrible.even if my filter sponge wasn't clogged it would still float up.and for it did not agitate the surface of the water that much
Looks like the amount of flow adjustment still sucks.
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I have one a filter is a filter imo.
Would the 110-alone.. be enough for a 55g? I'm assuming yes but would still love an answer. Looking to upgrade my HOB that came with my 55 as I dont think it's efficient. Ty
ha, if elon designed that pump, it would cost 1mill and not be able to have water within 10 feet of it
And be cyber truck fugly
Can u make a vid about blue gouramis a care guide specifically
Supposedly they made a part that woukd allow for a skimmer as well that you can order but I'm not into skimmers. Something to note about the sponges. I like the blue sponges but they upgraded the sponges from the 70 and lower from 20ppi to 30ppi. I love this to help trap stuff and filter the tank better but then they decided not to change the ppi with the 110 sponge as that is still at 20 ppi. Makes no sense why they didn't change that to 30ppi also. Some think maybe the sponge will clog faster but I think its bs because I have used 40ppi and never had any clog problems. But why upgrade the ppi on all the other sizes and not the 110. Ugh. But so far I have a 110 tidal and this new ac110 and so far they both doing well. The ac110 is quiet for me. No rattling.
Has to do with the
Syphon not the pump
Lose syphon, stops the cycle 🔃
I'm currently looking to adding a HOB to my 75 gal Mbuna tank and I'm not sure which one to go with, right now I have a Fluval 307 canister and a double barrel circulation pump. decisions decisions🤔🤔🤔
Honestly my biggest issue is it overflows very very easily…
It's almost impossible for the new one to do that
I found that they only do that if the media gets too dirty. That's been my experience anyway.
@@tekjunkie28 let’s hope so! I stopped using the old ones altogether because they would randomly overflow. Some because the sponge would decide to float. Some because the sponge would get a bit too “clogged”.. I’d make sure they are good only to come back two days later or hours later to one overflowing randomly lol
@@Connie4422 I’ve had it happen on new ones out of box. The clean sponge will randomly float and knock the top off
Just admit you cleaned it too late , filters don’t just clog randomly I have live planted tanks and it chews up old leaves through the intake all the time just stick to a weekly schedule and your golden
It is better, for fluval. To sell you a replacement pump for 75% the cost of the unit or just buy a whole new unit.
Aquaclear is the only filter I've ever had leak.
Because you never wash it and overfeed😂
@@murderedmopar2970other filters can handle that. Aquaclears... making fish enthusiasts tear their hair out for 50 years! 😂
The Fluval cost twice as much money as any other filter.But they might well be worth the money.😅😅😅😅
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I just ordered 2 of these. Apparently I got the old ones. They won't work correctly. They just dribble out water.
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they things make great vortex's (()) tornado's that fish love to get trapped in , jk lol have a great day🐟🌪🐟
WHY WOULD THEY
REMOVE THE NUB?
They changed the lid design to decrease rattle and noise so it is now under the lid. I never used it preferring to unplug my filters during feeding hence I cared about restarting which sometimes they did not.
Thats only after a few minutes. I tried for 2 hours. It didnt restart
Did it work for you after a few minutes but not after a few hours?
I wonder what the time difference might have to do with it?
Nope the motor isn't inside the water
Yes but Fluval now claims that design changes like the curved intake tube solves the reprime/restart issue. Unfortunately not available in my LPS as yet for me to personally verify.
It’s not a problem unless you keep your water level too low.
I don't like HOB's
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