Seachem Tidal 35 vs Seachem Tidal 55

What changes for you, from the makers' published figures. Neither is "better": the right one is the one that fits your tank and how you look after it.

For a 20 gallon long (example)

Both fit by the makers’ ratings.

  • Seachem Tidal 35: Rated for a 20 gal tank.
  • Seachem Tidal 55: Rated for a 20 gal tank.

What changes for you

  • Tank size: the Seachem Tidal 35 is rated up to 35 US gal, the Seachem Tidal 55 up to 55 US gal.
  • Flow: Seachem Tidal 35 up to 130 GPH, Seachem Tidal 55 up to 250 GPH.
  • Size: Seachem Tidal 35 7.125 in tall, Seachem Tidal 55 8.375 in tall.

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Seachem Tidal 35

Seachem Tidal 55

Both drawn at one scale on a 20 gallon long (example), from the makers’ published dimensions; positions are approximate.

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Seachem Tidal 35

Manufacturer-rated for aquariums up to 35 US gal; needs 2.75 in wall clearance and fits trim up to 13/16 in.

Seachem Tidal 55

Manufacturer-rated for aquariums up to 55 US gal; needs 3 in wall clearance and fits trim up to 1 in.

Side by side

Seachem Tidal 35 vs Seachem Tidal 55: published specifications
Published figureSeachem Tidal 35Seachem Tidal 55
Rated tank sizeUp to 35 US galUp to 55 US gal
Power6 W6 W
Dimensions6.125 × 5.125 × 7.125 in (L × W × H)8.0625 × 6.125 × 8.375 in (L × W × H)
In the boxfoam filter, Matrix bio-media, documentationheater holder, telescoping intake pipe, leveling dial, foam filter, Matrix bio-media, instruction manual

Figures as published by each maker; see each model’s page for its sources. Open this pair in the full comparison tool →

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