Seachem Tidal (50,75) vs. Aquaclear (70)

[Lizzybxi]

Hi
I'm debating which HOB filter to buy. I was planning on turning them into DIY refugium with chaeto. I know the Aquaclear filters are super popular for the diy hob refugium but I seriously dislike that it doesn't self-prime. I have yet to see anySeachem tidal refugium diy which is why im conflicted. If anyone is familar with tidal filters, do you think it would be possible to turn it into a refugium. I saw submersible led strip light that I could suction cup to the lid as a light source for the chaeto. Leave any advice. Thanks.

 

[Ron Reefman]

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[radsdad]

I tried making one with a 75, lighting it from the top. Chaeto lived, but didn't really grow, except at the top 2 inches. It could work with a light source that illuminated the entire filter.

 

[sfin52]

You want the aqua clear. It has the biggest area for refugium. Have one on my 55 since jan

 

[sfin52]

 

[Casket_Case]

I've been looking at the seachem tidal for a twenty gallon long. I wanna use it for filtration and an algae scrubber but the intake doesn't look too big so I'm worried stuff wouldn't get sucked in