If your budget is small, stick with the starter aquariums. Don't let the name fool you. These aquariums are conveniant, cheap, and come in all sorts of sizes. The package will come with everything you need to get started. These packages can be found online, or at any major pet retailer.
However, if you have a large budget, I would recomend purchasing each part of the aquarium seperate. Go to your nearest fish retailer and start by picking out the tank you want. This should come with the glass box, and the light fixture. Next purchase the filter. Always buy the next size up. For instance, if you buy a 20 gallon tank, buy a 30 gallon filter for it. I always go for the filters that use a biowheel. The biowheel helps keep bacteria levels at a consistent rate. Next, purchase a heater. If you live in a place like southern california where the weather doesn't change much, a cheap heater will be sufficient. However, it is worth the extra dollar to buy a nice heater if you live in a colder region. Make sure you have the sufficient chemicals to treat tap water into aquarium water. Lastly, as hard as it is, don't buy any fish the day you get you aquarium, they will all die. I will talk about this more in another post.
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