UPDATE 05/13/20 THE FILTER NO LONGER WORKS. FISH DIES. LASTS 1 MONTH DO NOT BUY. DO NOT BUY ANY MORE. IF ANY ITEM IS DEFECTIVE, YOU MUST DRAIN THE TANK. AVOID MIGRAINE AND TAKE NO RISK This kit had everything you needed. Installation took less than an hour. I bought a filter to go with it. bottom filter. The included filter makes it easy to replace the activated carbon bag. BUT IT IS VERY LOUD AND IS DISCONTINUED UNTIL PREMIERE. Plastic plants glow well with blue LEDs. The tank is well made. Heater 100W. Be sure to rinse EVERYTHING before placing in the aquarium. Filter defective