*water test kit (ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH) - liquid based, not *dip sticks
*hood
*thermomiter
*algae scrubber
*sand/gravel
*tank decorations
*dechlorinator
*aquarium salt (skip if you are planing on having scaleless fish)
*gravel vacume or python for water changes
*a 5 gal bucket for fish only
*bio-spira to jump start the cycling process, or ammonia for a fishless cycle. (DON"T buy "cycle")
*a stand