Equipment buying advice.

Question
Hi,
I am so confused from all the vass varity of different aquarium products, I have been reading tons and am no closer to being able to make a choice. I hope you may help me. I was given a 20 gal tank, with two quickly growing commets and I also have a 5 gal tank with 3 guppies. I need all new equipment. I'm looking to buy a filter for each tank, gravel cleaning kit, water testing kit, and whatever else I should have. I don't have much money, due to unemployment, so I have to super streach my dollar on quality products that will last. What would you suggest the best to buy and if I buy on line is there a way to get better prices or free shipping?
Thanks,
R.

Answer
I can say that, if you are unemployed, that you should probably be spending the time and money to care for a fish tank on something else. I think that it would be in your better judgment to sell or give away the fish tanks.

I am sorry to tell you that, but the tanks will require about 200 dollars in equipment and, without a job, most people cannot afford it.

I hate deterring someone from the hobby, But in this Case I had to.
John Kliewer