Pimp My Filter #60 - Seachem Tidal 55 Hang on Back (HOB) Aquarium Filter

This is a really well made aquarium filter with a good capacity for filter media so it gets my recommendation if you're looking for a hang on back filter (HOB) for your aquarium. It is extremely good value too.
Useful links and time stamps below:
Seachem Tidal 35: https://geni.us/Yb0Xave
Seachem Tidal 55: https://geni.us/9fEuQ
Seachem Tidal 75: https://geni.us/Vs2BS
Seachem Tidal 110: https://geni.us/PAJS
Biohome, Biogravel, mesh bags, foams, pads etc.: http://www.filterpro.co.uk
(FilterPro site has links to other distributors around the world)
Eheim Substrat Pro: https://geni.us/Ikh3ld
(Decent alternative to Biogravel)
Seachem Flourish Excel: https://geni.us/05BK
(Excellent source of trace elements and liquid carbon to help establish filter bacteria quickly)
API Stress Coat water conditioner: https://geni.us/vzqUMu
(Does not mess with the bacteria - simply makes the water safe for life and will not delay the filter cycling process)

Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
02:08 How the filter works
03:51 How I set the Tidal 55 up
09:19 Tank size recommendations
10:53 Full nitrogen cycle explanation / what helps and what stalls the cycle (effects of trace elements and chemicals on bacteria).
I go into much more detail about chemicals and their effect on bacteria in the 'Canisters, Boosters, Chemicals' video which is linked below.
15:32 International Biohome supply update

Useful related videos:
Seachem Tidal 110 Upgrade:    • Pimp My Filter #38 - Seachem Tidal 11...  
Sump set up:    • The Aquarium Sump Set Up Video 101  
Canisters, boosters, chemicals:    • Canister Filters, Booster Filters and...  
Aquarium power cut advice:    • Aquarium Power Cut - How to Keep the ...  

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