New Nano Reef- Tank Purchase

Yesterday the tank was purchased Petco.  Though many of us prefer to buy online or second hand when the opportunity presents itself, it was a good option for a young person to be able to see exactly what they were choosing, and to have the instant gratification fulfilled of being able to take it home right now!  Amanda chose a 13 gallon boxed aquarium kit by Aqueon.  It is what they call a

"widescreen" version with more viewing area on the front.  It measures 24L x16H x 9W.  The downside to the larger viewing surface, is the reduced surface area of the top.  It's not a significant factor as this tank isn't planned to hold much livestock anyway.  This was the winning option because it came with start up supplies and was on sale 25% off.  The purchase total including sales tax was $57.39 (bought with birthday money- fantastic in our opinion).  The kit includes the glass aquarium, an LED lighted hood, a submersible preset heater, a QuietFlow hang on back power filter, fish net, water conditioner and fish food (the conditioner and food will not be used).  None of us can speak from experience as to the quality or value of any of the equipment, so we'll just have to monitor and evaluate as time goes by.  These are certainly risks every aquarium hobbyist takes and we have every expectation that these items may be replaced or upgraded.  For example, the lighting in the hood will need upgrading in the future with the addition of corals (even for general lighting it is poor) and the preset heater may or may not be viable depending on the ideal temperature that we'll determine later based on livestock.