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>>294024 New, 20gallon fish tanks are like 30-40$ (I forget, I know my 20 long tank was 40$ brand new), plus a new filter is 30$, heaters are another 30$ (get a heater with a temperature set--cheap heaters with only high/low setting have been known to cook fish to death), light/hood is probably like 30$. More, if you want to buy a stand, plants, decorations, then of course, fish (which are usually the least pricey part). It's an expensive investment if you buy it new, which I wouldn't recommend: again, lurk craigslist for cheap, full setups for like 40$.
10g tanks are a lot less... Tanks are like 10$, so is the filter, heater/hood are again around 20-30$. The guy above was pretty accurate, although I would personally say you should go for a really pretty planted tank. Get low-light plants like java ferns/moss and a little bottle of liquid fertilizer, it'll make your tank look nicer (and help remove nitrates!).
Overall, if you're just starting out, 10g is a really good path to follow. They're not TERRIBLY hard to keep in balance. Just remember to cycle, and do your 20% weekly water changes. And grab a heater, for the winter. 20g is good if you have money to burn, or find a deal on craigslist or wherever.
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