i bought a ten gallon starter kit at walmart and its basically unusable. the lights get the water to hot the pump just looking it it you can tell its crap. buy just a tank then add stuff to it it much better that way cheaper in the long run. the tanks at chain pet stores are slightly better just make sure you buy your own chemicals and don't use the that came with the kit. but the filers and those are not a lot better... hope this helps
I do not believe the walmart kits (10g deluxe) come with incandescent lights..
mine did and had another about 10 years ago, (i was a kid) and the filter just went out after about 8 months.
I pretty much know jack about aquariums. Are the Walmart starter kits worth a hoot? I just want a little tank since space is at a premium in my place.
I guess it must not have been the 'deluxe' set up. When did you purchase your kit? I got mine 3-4 years ago for around $100. Came with tank, hood, light, filter, net and some food. I wouldn't be surprised that your tank from 10 years ago was incandescent, that was one of the more common bulbs back then.