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product_id: 37673954
title: "Large Aquarium Fish Tank Filter, Tidal 55 Gallon (200 Liters) by Sicce"
brand: "seachem"
price: "KSh31290"
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reviews_count: 9
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# 55 Gallon capacity Adjustable intake flow Self-cleaning impeller Large Aquarium Fish Tank Filter, Tidal 55 Gallon (200 Liters) by Sicce

**Brand:** seachem
**Price:** KSh31290
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌊 Elevate your aquarium game with the filter that works as hard as you do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Large Aquarium Fish Tank Filter, Tidal 55 Gallon (200 Liters) by Sicce by seachem
- **How much does it cost?** KSh31290 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/37673954-large-aquarium-fish-tank-filter-tidal-55-gallon-200-liters)

## Best For

- seachem enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted seachem brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Powerful:** High-performance filtration in a sleek, space-saving design that fits tanks up to 55 gallons.
- • **Effortless Maintenance:** Innovative pull-out media basket ensures zero mess and quick cleaning.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Runs silently to keep your aquatic environment peaceful and undisturbed.
- • **Customizable Flow Control:** Adjust intake and output flow to perfectly suit your aquarium’s unique ecosystem.
- • **Versatile Fresh & Saltwater Ready:** Seamlessly supports both freshwater and saltwater tanks for ultimate flexibility.

## Overview

The SeaChem Tidal 55 Gallon Aquarium Filter by Sicce delivers professional-grade filtration with a self-priming pump, self-cleaning impeller, and adjustable flow settings. Designed for both freshwater and saltwater tanks, it features a mess-free pull-out media basket and quiet operation, making it the perfect choice for millennial aquarium enthusiasts seeking efficiency, ease, and style.

## Description

Tidal Power Filters are designed from the ground up to provide your aquarium with high-quality, comprehensive filtration. They are easy to use and adaptable to a variety of aquarium conditions. With a host of features including a self-priming pump, dual water intake with surface skimmer, adjustable flow, maintenance monitor, self-cleaning impeller, and a filter basket that holds any kind of filtration media - and more of it - Tidal Power Filters are designed to deliver the highest water quality possible with maximum versatility and ease of use. They are suited to a wide variety of aquarium setups from saltwater to freshwater, ranging in size from 55 gallons to 110 gallons. All Tidal Filters have a 3 year warranty that can be extended to 5 years by registering your filter.

Review: Quietest Filter, Great performance! - Powerful filter for my 29 gallon and quiet too! It has this low buzzing at higher levels but you can lower it so that goes away. The build could be better quality though, the emperor pro 450 which is my old filter has a thicker and stronger plastic and this one feels softer so it may not necessarily last as long. The durability in that way seems rather low and prone to scratching although I think that this piece is more function and customization over form, it is simple in a good way and not over-engineered. The size is excellent! Far smaller and fits the same needs in power to my old emperor pro 450, I highly recommend for a 29 gallon over the tidal 35 since it is adjustable. Ease of cleaning? This is the easiest filter to clean! It has a clip you push away and you can take the whole media basket out and click it into the filter top so water does not go everywhere when you are moving it to a bucket with tank water. Great filter! I highly recommend.
Review: Excellent Design by Seachem - SEACHEM TIDAL 55 : The design of this filter is fantastic. Unlike all the HOB filters I’ve used in the past, the pump and impeller on the Seachem remains submerged in the tank allowing it to self prime. Just plug it in and it immediately begins to push water into the filter housing. This setup allows the pump to run at full speed continuously with flow adjustments that allow the user to control the rate water is released back into the tank from a trickle to full blast. Also, there is an adjust that allows you to use the filter as a full time skimmer or full time, down piped intake filter or any combination of both. That feature is very cool because normal skimmers included with other filters attach to the intake pipe and rarely pull enough water to work properly. Another feature is the pull out basket that holds the filter media. Just release a sturdy plastic lock and the entire basket pulls out. Allowing you to walk it to a sink or trash can to dispose of the dirty media and reload. No dripping water all over the house and no mess. They even include a universal heater clip and wire guides to attach your heater to the filter for a clutter free, compact tank setup. This filter is affordable, well built, runs silently and is completely serviceable including the pump and impeller. The Seachem design is a big step forward for HOB filters. Highly recommend.

## Features

- For Freshwater or Saltwater tanks
- Adjustable leveling device
- Self priming pump and self cleaning impeller
- Adjustable intake flow

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01M6Z59E9 |
| ASIN  | B01M6Z59E9 |
| Age Range Description | all stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,649 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #78 in Aquarium Filters |
| Brand Name | Seachem |
| Color | RED |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,319) |
| Date First Available | October 19, 2016 |
| Date First Available  | October 19, 2016 |
| Directions | See Direction |
| Included Components | all |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.06 x 6.13 x 8.38 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.69 x 8.54 x 6.46 inches |
| Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 67106500 |
| Item model number  | 67106500 |
| Manufacturer | Deepwater Aquatics Distribution |
| Manufacturer  | Deepwater Aquatics Distribution |
| Model Name | Seachem Tidal Filter by Sicce 55 Gallon |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 8.06 x 6.13 x 8.38 inches; 2.2 Pounds |
| Size | 55 |
| Specific Uses for Product | Active |
| Target Audience Keyword | Fish |

## Images

![Large Aquarium Fish Tank Filter, Tidal 55 Gallon (200 Liters) by Sicce - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dP+RylQlL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have a 20 gal high.  the product dimensions say 15 X 6 X 15.  a 20 gal high is about 17 inches high so will this filter be too big?**
A: i think those are the box dimensions.  the 55 measures 8 inches wide, 6 inches deep from the water output in the front to the back of the filter and even with the intake tube fully extended it measures 12 inches from bottom of intake tube to top of the glass where the filter sits. it can be adjusted a little shorter still. 

its a great filter and doubling up on filter size is always a good idea. the tidal series does have a very functional water flow adjustment, unlike its main competitor the aquaclear 50. the aquaclear boasts flow control, but there is only a marginal difference when adjusted. 

the tidals flow control will adjust from wide open to a pretty low flow. 

the only situation i think this wouldnt be the best choice for a 20 gallon is if you intend to house very weak swimmers like betta fish. for just about any other stock i would recommend this filter with no hesitation. 

ive had mine for nearly two years since it first came to market and its worked flawlessly. nice and quiet, very functional.

**Q: what kind of filter media is included with this filter?  Is there room for various types?**
A: it comes with a course foam fiter in the bottom of the basket and a mesh bag of the seachem matrix. seachem's "matrix" is one of , if not the best reusable filter medias.  yes, there is still some room left in the basket for additional media should you need it.

**Q: Bottom blue wheel should it be open or closed?**
A: It is an adjustment for the skimmer located near the top.  You can adjust the flow with it.  I keep mine open half way.

**Q: How many gph is it rated for?**
A: 250 gph

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quietest Filter, Great performance!
*by Z***H on November 21, 2025*

Powerful filter for my 29 gallon and quiet too! It has this low buzzing at higher levels but you can lower it so that goes away. The build could be better quality though, the emperor pro 450 which is my old filter has a thicker and stronger plastic and this one feels softer so it may not necessarily last as long. The durability in that way seems rather low and prone to scratching although I think that this piece is more function and customization over form, it is simple in a good way and not over-engineered. The size is excellent! Far smaller and fits the same needs in power to my old emperor pro 450, I highly recommend for a 29 gallon over the tidal 35 since it is adjustable. Ease of cleaning? This is the easiest filter to clean! It has a clip you push away and you can take the whole media basket out and click it into the filter top so water does not go everywhere when you are moving it to a bucket with tank water. Great filter! I highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Design by Seachem
*by B***U on July 11, 2025*

SEACHEM TIDAL 55 : The design of this filter is fantastic. Unlike all the HOB filters I’ve used in the past, the pump and impeller on the Seachem remains submerged in the tank allowing it to self prime. Just plug it in and it immediately begins to push water into the filter housing. This setup allows the pump to run at full speed continuously with flow adjustments that allow the user to control the rate water is released back into the tank from a trickle to full blast. Also, there is an adjust that allows you to use the filter as a full time skimmer or full time, down piped intake filter or any combination of both. That feature is very cool because normal skimmers included with other filters attach to the intake pipe and rarely pull enough water to work properly. Another feature is the pull out basket that holds the filter media. Just release a sturdy plastic lock and the entire basket pulls out. Allowing you to walk it to a sink or trash can to dispose of the dirty media and reload. No dripping water all over the house and no mess. They even include a universal heater clip and wire guides to attach your heater to the filter for a clutter free, compact tank setup. This filter is affordable, well built, runs silently and is completely serviceable including the pump and impeller. The Seachem design is a big step forward for HOB filters. Highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quiet and Amazing
*by C***N on August 19, 2021*

8/19/2021: I've had this filter for a few months now for a 40-gallon and it's doing a great job of keeping the water clean. I test the water every now and then and it's doing great against nitrites and nitrates. The Seachem matrix combined with the sponge is doing a great job, and there's extra room so I added a carbon pad. It's also super convenient when it comes to cleaning. Maintenance is such a breeze with this. I clean the media basket once a week with a water change, and clean the impeller if the water in the filter basket looks dirty. The filter is extremely quiet. When I first started using it there was a buzz from the motor, but it gradually disappeared and now I cannot hear it unless I lean in. I had the same experience with the Seachem 35 so I'd say not to worry if the filter is a little noisy at first. This one has a waterfall sound when the water flowing out hits the aquarium water. Not super loud because there is a flat surface that breaks the speed of the water before it enters the aquarium. It's just like a trickling kind of sound. I find this sound relaxing. I work from home and the aquarium is close by so I enjoy hearing it in the background. The Seachem 35 does not have the trickling sound, maybe because the water force is not strong enough to start with. I originally bought this as a backup to an Oasi canister filter, but now I realize I should never have gotten the canister filter. The canister filter was a nightmare to maintain. Weekly water changes were OK because Oasi makes it easy to clean the pre-filter, but further maintenance was such a pain. You have to clean the tubes with a super long brush and clean all the sponges in the canister. I usually did this with a bucket of filter water in the bathroom and usually it was a mess and a lot of hard work. Those days are so over. Listen, I took have watched a lot of Youtube videos of people taking about what a breeze it is to maintain a canister filter. Well, it's not a breeze. One day I hope to upgrade to an 80 gallon, and if and when I do, I plan to get two of these going instead of a canister. I highly recommend this filter.

## Frequently Bought Together

- SeaChem Large Aquarium Fish Tank Filter, Tidal 55 Gallon (200 Liters) by Sicce
- Seachem Tidal 55 Polishing Pads (2 Pack),white
- Seachem Indoor Purigen Organic Filtration Resin - Fresh and Saltwater 100 ml

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