Elevate your aquarium's water quality with the Seachem Tidal 55 Power Filter. Engineered in collaboration with the Italian pump masters at Sicce, this premium hang-on-back (HOB) filter merges the effortless installation of a traditional power filter with the massive, cartridge-free media capacity of a canister filter.
Optimally scaled for both freshwater and marine aquariums up to 55 Gallons (200 Liters), the Tidal 55 delivers an impressive 250 Gallons per Hour (GPH) of water turnover while drawing a highly energy-efficient 5 to 6 watts of electricity.
📐 Technical Specifications & Dimensions
Recommended Aquarium Size: Up to 55 US Gallons (200 L)
Maximum Flow Rate: 250 GPH (1,000 L/H)
Power Consumption: 5–6 Watts (depending on voltage)
Filter Basin Volume: 0.32 Gallons (1.2 Liters)
Unit Dimensions: 8 1/16" L x 6 1/8" W x 8 7/16" H (20.5 x 15.5 x 21.4 cm)
Required Wall Clearance: 3 inches (7.5 cm)
🌟 Standout Benefits
No-Bypass Bottom-To-Top Flow: Water is pumped directly into the bottom of the oversized media basket and forced upward through your filtration media. This configuration eliminates the typical bypass tracking found in back-to-front HOB filters, ensuring 100% of your water interacts with your media.
Dual-Intake & Surface Skimming: Features a dual water intake system that pulls water simultaneously from a telescoping down-pipe and an integrated surface skimmer. A built-in selection dial allows you to adjust the extraction balance to clear away floating organic films and oils effortlessly.
No-Mess Removable Media Basket: Say goodbye to expensive, proprietary throw-away cartridges. The high-volume basket accommodates any loose foam, carbon bags, or resin media. When it is time for maintenance, the entire basket unclips and slides into the inverted filter lid, which serves as a drip tray to protect your floors.
Self-Priming Internal Pump: Because the energy-efficient pump assembly is submerged directly inside your aquarium, the filter is completely self-priming. It safely and autonomously restarts after routine cleanings or household power outages without the risk of the motor burning out dry.
Visual Maintenance Monitor: Includes a mechanical blue indicator pin that automatically rises above the lid when your filter media becomes heavily clogged with detritus, visually alerting you exactly when it needs to be cleaned.
Integrated Heater Holder Clip: Clears clutter out of your main display tank by featuring a specialized, snap-in heater slot on the side. Placing your heater directly next to the incoming flow drastically improves heat distribution throughout the entire aquarium.
📦 What's In The Box?
1x Seachem Tidal 55 Power Filter
1x Removable Media Basket
1x Heavy-Duty Mechanical Filter Foam Pad
1x 250mL Bag of Seachem Matrix Bio-Media
1x Snap-In Aquarium Heater Clip
Elevate your aquarium's water quality with the Seachem Tidal 55 Power Filter. Engineered in collaboration with the Italian pump masters at Sicce, this premium hang-on-back (HOB) filter merges the effortless installation of a traditional power filter with the massive, cartridge-free media capacity of a canister filter.
Optimally scaled for both freshwater and marine aquariums up to 55 Gallons (200 Liters), the Tidal 55 delivers an impressive 250 Gallons per Hour (GPH) of water turnover while drawing a highly energy-efficient 5 to 6 watts of electricity.
📐 Technical Specifications & Dimensions
Recommended Aquarium Size: Up to 55 US Gallons (200 L)
Maximum Flow Rate: 250 GPH (1,000 L/H)
Power Consumption: 5–6 Watts (depending on voltage)
Filter Basin Volume: 0.32 Gallons (1.2 Liters)
Unit Dimensions: 8 1/16" L x 6 1/8" W x 8 7/16" H (20.5 x 15.5 x 21.4 cm)
Required Wall Clearance: 3 inches (7.5 cm)
🌟 Standout Benefits
No-Bypass Bottom-To-Top Flow: Water is pumped directly into the bottom of the oversized media basket and forced upward through your filtration media. This configuration eliminates the typical bypass tracking found in back-to-front HOB filters, ensuring 100% of your water interacts with your media.
Dual-Intake & Surface Skimming: Features a dual water intake system that pulls water simultaneously from a telescoping down-pipe and an integrated surface skimmer. A built-in selection dial allows you to adjust the extraction balance to clear away floating organic films and oils effortlessly.
No-Mess Removable Media Basket: Say goodbye to expensive, proprietary throw-away cartridges. The high-volume basket accommodates any loose foam, carbon bags, or resin media. When it is time for maintenance, the entire basket unclips and slides into the inverted filter lid, which serves as a drip tray to protect your floors.
Self-Priming Internal Pump: Because the energy-efficient pump assembly is submerged directly inside your aquarium, the filter is completely self-priming. It safely and autonomously restarts after routine cleanings or household power outages without the risk of the motor burning out dry.
Visual Maintenance Monitor: Includes a mechanical blue indicator pin that automatically rises above the lid when your filter media becomes heavily clogged with detritus, visually alerting you exactly when it needs to be cleaned.
Integrated Heater Holder Clip: Clears clutter out of your main display tank by featuring a specialized, snap-in heater slot on the side. Placing your heater directly next to the incoming flow drastically improves heat distribution throughout the entire aquarium.
📦 What's In The Box?
1x Seachem Tidal 55 Power Filter
1x Removable Media Basket
1x Heavy-Duty Mechanical Filter Foam Pad
1x 250mL Bag of Seachem Matrix Bio-Media
1x Snap-In Aquarium Heater Clip
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