{"product_id":"seachem-tidal-foam-filter-sponge","title":"Seachem Tidal Foam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Tidal Foam\u003c\/strong\u003e is the replacement mechanical foam sponge for the Seachem Tidal series of hang on back power filters. It is the first stage of filtration in your Tidal, catching detritus, uneaten food, and other large debris before water reaches your biological and chemical media. A clean foam protects your filter's flow rate and helps the rest of your media last longer. Sold as a 2-pack and sized to fit the Tidal 35, 55, 75, and 110.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete all three stages of filtration by pairing it with the fine \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-tidal-polishing-pad-50-micron-fine-filter\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eTidal Polishing Pad\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-tidal-matrix-carbon-activated-carbon-pouches\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eTidal Matrix Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003efilter media and cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 8px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Traps detritus, waste, and large particulates before they break down and cloud your water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst stage of filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water flows through the foam before it reaches your chemical and biological media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects your other media.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeping debris off your carbon and biomedia lets them work longer between changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores flow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swapping in a fresh sponge brings back water flow once the old one clogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConvenient 2-pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep one in the filter and one on the shelf, ready to go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eEach foam is cut to fit one Tidal model. Match the number on the pack to the number on your filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:0 0 8px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eThis foam\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eFits filter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eFilter rated for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTidal 35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSeachem Tidal 35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eup to 35 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 sponges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTidal 55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSeachem Tidal 55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eup to 55 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 sponges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTidal 75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSeachem Tidal 75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eup to 75 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 sponges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTidal 110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSeachem Tidal 110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eup to 110 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 sponges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 8px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetween replacements, rinse a clogged sponge in old tank water, never tap water, to preserve beneficial bacteria and extend its life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the foam when it stays matted or no longer springs back, usually every few months depending on your stocking and feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStagger your maintenance. Avoid changing the foam and the rest of your media at the same time so your biological colony stays stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 8px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-tidal-polishing-pad-50-micron-fine-filter\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSeachem Tidal Polishing Pad\u003c\/a\u003e: 50 micron fine pad for crystal-clear, polished water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-tidal-matrix-carbon-activated-carbon-pouches\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSeachem Tidal Matrix Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e: ready-to-drop carbon pouches for the Tidal's chemical stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-matrix-carbon\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSeachem Matrix Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e: bulk premium activated carbon for freshwater and saltwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/filter-media-cartridges\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eFilter Media \u0026amp; Cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e: browse all replacement media and cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich foam do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eMatch the number to your filter. A Tidal 75 filter uses the Tidal 75 foam. The number is printed on the front of your filter and on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eRinse it during water changes and replace it every few months, or sooner if it no longer springs back. Heavy stocking and feeding wear it out faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eBoth. The foam is inert and works the same in freshwater, planted, and marine setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many come in a pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eTwo sponges per pack, so you always have a spare ready to swap in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Tidal 35","offer_id":48309653962971,"sku":"6582","price":5.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tidal 55","offer_id":48309653995739,"sku":"6503","price":6.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tidal 75","offer_id":48309654028507,"sku":"6504","price":8.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tidal 110","offer_id":48309654061275,"sku":"6505","price":10.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_41190525-7499-4dcb-9210-eb3cb7c68922.png?v=1772287553","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-tidal-foam-filter-sponge","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}