If you haven't alresdy purchased your filter, you might think about buying on the web. Try http://www.drsfostersmith.com, they have really good prices on the fluval, I have purchased quite a bit from them and have had no trouble at all. Their prices are generally 30-50% less than my local "discount" pet store. Of course, I have no idea about the shipping cost to your location. You might want to take a look tho!