BettaGal
Aquarium Advice Addict
Alright. I can do that. As long as I don't have to fix 8 ppm ammonia ever again, I will be content. Lol.
I don't think they are expensive filters.
Amazon.com: AquaClear 20 Power Filter - 110 V, UL Listed (Includes AquaClear 20 Carbon, AquaClear 20 Foam & AquaClear 20 BioMax): Pet Supplies
20 bucks on amazon with free shipping if you can spend 5 bucks more. I find that aqueon filters are okay filters, and half the price as well, but their filter pads are garbage. You can go with one of those but use whatever media you like. Aqueon 10 and aquaclear 20 both have the same GPH.
Of course they are not expensive when they are in sale! Otherwise they are expensive.
Hey, we all have our opinions. I just find that for what you're getting, the price isn't worth it. I prefer to just stick in some sponge and some filter floss (and carbon only if I needed it) so that I wouldn't have to replace the pads, because IME they clogged really quickly and I found myself spending a lot of money replacing them. And I don't need to run any carbon either, and with the pads you don't get the option.
And in reply to Uncle Dirty, those prices on Amazon are the actual prices of aquaclears. They aren't on sale there.