Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I'm a novice and this is a pretty good setup for a beginner. Once you delve into aquariums and educate yourself, you will realize that you should have built Frankenaquarium tailored to your vision but it's hard to figure that out until your chest deep in this. But this is a process and you've got to start somewhere so this is as good of a place as any. Filter is quiet. You'll need to buy a heater if you plan on tropical fish which seems to be the majority. I keep the temperature in the mid to high 70s which is generally about 10-20 degrees below ambient temperature, so I went with a 150 watt heater Aqueon Pro Heaters 150W. If you want colored lighting for say GloFish or ambiance, then you'll have to purchase that separately. You'll need to purchase substrate, decor, an aeration system (pump & airstone), and other miscellaneous equipment as well. Costs will add up beyond the tank and filter but nothing outrageous. Also learn about cycling your tank prior to purchasing fish. Just trying to prepare other first timers.