I think it cost $20 for the tank w/ filter and multicolor led lighting, then add in the cost of substrate, decor, and a heater. The filter is in-tank and is extremely quiet. I personally love it. If you can find one, they're nice.
I also hear people talking about Kritter Keepers which are fairly inexpensive, just look for an in-tank filter... they run quietly.
I think it cost $20 for the tank w/ filter and multicolor led lighting, then add in the cost of substrate, decor, and a heater. The filter is in-tank and is extremely quiet. I personally love it. If you can find one, they're nice.
I also hear people talking about Kritter Keepers which are fairly inexpensive, just look for an in-tank filter... they run quietly.
And now that I think about it though.... my ten gallon kit tank ($30) which has an outside filter makes NO noise when its filled up to the top... I have girls in mine though so I keep it a bit low since they tend to jumo during feeding
My Red Sea Nano filter has been discontinued, but the current version of it is this one. It makes no noise when the water level is good. If the water level goes low, you can hear the water splish-splashing into the tank.
Depends on how much work you want to do- anything under 5 gallons will need 2 weekly water changes..
For filtered 1 50% water only and 1 50% substrate vacuuming per week.
For unfiltered 1 50% water only and 1 100% per week.
I go the cheap route for multiples until I can find more room to get them each big tanks- Kritter Keepers
The medium is 1.75 gals, the large is 2.75 gallons.. safe to heat with 25 watt adjustable heaters, can use a desk lamp with a 40 watt bulb to light them (not many desk lamps go higher in watt size, the 40w won't heat up the water, nor melt the plastic). There is enough room to plant it decently with a cave.
I love Eclipse tanks, have four of them including the 3 gallon.
However, while they are quiet, they aren't silent. The biowheel is always turning and that causes a slight swishing noise. The longer the tank runs, the quieter it gets but it won't be silent.
Of my eclipse tanks, the 3 gallon is the quietest - but that's because the biowheel doesn't turn on it. Not sure if it's the biowheel itself that's faulty or if the filter motor isn't powerful enough anymore (I bought the tank second hand).
The 3 gallon also has a plastic strut in the lid that bisects the top of the tank - makes cleaning a bit trickier but not impossible. The feeding door is poorly designed because you have to toss the food in at an angle to prevent it from landing in the filter.
That said, I like the 3 gallon of my eclipses the best because of its shape and the fact that it can be easily baffled. The other things I mentioned are mere quibbles to me but can be annoying to someone else.
Honestly though if you're looking for cheap and quiet, the other suggestions people have mentioned before would be worth considering
yes, it's great! The filter is awesome but it prevents light from reaching one little part of the tank so I just put low light plants there. Some say the filter is too strong but my fish deal with it fine. I also put floating plants right by the outflow so food won't float away and he can make bubblenests. The bow front also isn't as dizzying as others, and this comes from someone who can't even watch 3D movies. I totally recommend it!
For tankmates, you could try a few ghost shrimp or a snail. Cobalt ate the shrimp I put in there, so he has the whole tank to himself (and is loving it)!
I have the Hawkeye 5g and the filter that comes with it (at least the one that came with mine - apparently different models come with it sometimes) is silent. I love the tank!
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