I use this filter to filter and start a waterfall in a paludarium (part soil, part water) and it works great for that. I have it at about 1.5-2 inches deep and there is plenty of flow and is very quiet too. I have it in my bedroom and it's almost inaudible. My oven and humidifier are both louder. The main issue and why I didn't give this filter 5 stars is that the cord is ridiculously short. It can be 2 feet long so you either have to push the tank directly against an outlet (and even then it's probably too far and there's a power and water issue) or you need a long power strip/extension cord. . I've gone the long way to extend, but even so, the extension itself has to be placed next to the tank, making it prone to splashing and looking unsightly.
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