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Originally Posted by Betta1
it's very common place to have bettas without heaters. They're extremely hardy fish
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In my opinion, this is poor reasoning. Just because a fish can tolerate something doesn't make it a wise setup. It is true that bettas are extremely hardy, but when you subject them to conditions that are not ideal, you roll out the welcome mat for disease and shorter lifespan. I am glad you haven't had these problems, but I would like to encourage you to be wary of the advice you give, as the person to whom you are giving it may not have the same luck.
In terms of the setup, I don't know exactly what is included in each, so it's difficult to make a recommendation. In my experience with Aqua Tech, which is manufactured by Marineland, they are made cheaply and perform as such. I'm glad they have decided to add the bio-wheel to the Aqua Tech brand, as that didn't used to be the case. However, I would still be hesitant about purchasing such products.
For what it's worth, I'm with those who say to buy the tank and the equipment separately. You will probably spend a little more, but you will have better quality equipment that will last longer and be less likely to malfunction. That is one of the things I would do differently if I went back. I would have saved up for the good stuff, since I always ended up having to replace the cheap stuff anyway.