| You don't have to spend a fortune, not even a small bank roll. You just have to shop around. Are you familiar with bigalsonline.com or drfostersandsmith.com? I recently bought a cascade 1000 canister filter for $89 with all the media included. Its a great filter suitable for up to 75 gallons and quiet as can be. Rena XP is also an inexpensive and quiet brand. I buy probably 80% of my aquarium supplies on line. Petco is for the most part over priced, Walmart does not carry the quality products, and Petsmart is also not worth the drive. |