Good post, Myra! Although no tank when setup is initially a show tank

And the low tech approach limits you to about 1/5 or less the selection of plants than the "high tech" approach. But you are right about the cost approach. Cannister filters are the way to go either way. A fluval 204 would work great or an eheim 2203/2213 is excellent but a bit more than the fluval. Be sure to plant heavy in any case.
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