When I begun I got a 10 gallon tank, three months later I went for a 25 and in less than a year later I had a 75 gallon tank. Now I have a 55. Bigger will always be better! Definitely go to Craigslist or eBay. I got my 55 with a power head, heater, lights and filter for $100. I ended up getting a bigger filter and new heater. Those starter kits are not worth the money.

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