HOB replacement on frag tank

[MixedFruitBasket]

My old HOB started leaking voltage so I need to replace it. I have a thirty gallon deep blue shallow frag tank. Can anyone recommend a good HOB. I've used marine land in the past but seem to go through them really fast. This last one shocking me was kind of my limit so I want to try a different brand. Thanks.

 

[Saltyreef]

Aquaclear. Just make sure to oversize it by 2 to 3x. Id get the aquaclear 110 in your situation.

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

Yeah, that's what I was going to ask about. Should I over size a HOB filter or should I go with the rating. Wasn't sure if too much could work against the filtration process.

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

Is fluvial a no go? It seems really similar.

 

[Jake_the_reefer]

Is fluvial a no go? It seems really similar.

Fluval makes the aquaclear. It's what I use in my growout tank and I love it as a refugium

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

Fluval makes the aquaclear. It's what I use in my growout tank and I love it as a refugium

Okay, so what's the difference? I see an aquaclear brand then a fluval. If I get the fluval will it be the same?

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

Only difference I can see (besides price) is that the Fluval seems to be marketed toward SW use and the other is FW.

 

[Gernader]

You should check out Seachem tidal. I’m currently using it for my tank.

 

[MixedFruitBasket]

From what I can tell on the net, fluval bought the aqua clear company so if I buy a fluval brand I'll save about 1/2 the money? Or am I missing something?

 

[SteveEreef]

I really like the Seachem Tidal HOB. They use Sicce pumps and are pretty quite so far

 

[Saltyreef]

Its only a pump and plastic container. The only thing the aqua clear comes with is foam filter, ceramic bio rings and a bag of carbon. Nothing wrong with using it for SW.
I csnt speak to the fluval ,never used it.

And just because fluval bought AC. It doesnt mean theyre the same.

Ie. Ecotech and aqua illumination