KimAnnKitz
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I have a 16 gallon tank that has been up and running since March 4. It's a kit...the Fluval Vista 16. This kit came with an Aquaclear 30 HOB that doesn't seem to be doing the best job. I notice debris in the tanks water and check the filter media and it's filthy every time... I had to clean the media twice last week . The tank is planted and has 3 dwarf cory cats and three small variatus platys plus some nerite snails. I had a plant melt away and I think that may account for some of the mess. I do pwc weekly.
I have seen some great reviews on the Seachem Tidal 55 so I ordered one to try. Upon unboxing I realized it looks big and clunky and I'm not sure I like just based on that . I have been keeping smaller tanks, 5 and 6 gallon and run Aquaclear 20s on those and have really liked them except for trouble with a floating media basket in one no matter how clean the media. I'm debating trying the Tidal or returning it for an AC 50. Any opinions on either HOB will be greatly appreciated. The Tidal does have some really nice features that I like.
I have seen some great reviews on the Seachem Tidal 55 so I ordered one to try. Upon unboxing I realized it looks big and clunky and I'm not sure I like just based on that . I have been keeping smaller tanks, 5 and 6 gallon and run Aquaclear 20s on those and have really liked them except for trouble with a floating media basket in one no matter how clean the media. I'm debating trying the Tidal or returning it for an AC 50. Any opinions on either HOB will be greatly appreciated. The Tidal does have some really nice features that I like.