Although there is nothing "wrong" with that kit, about half of it will go straight to the trash. You don't need lights at all for a QT - in fact, I blacked out 3 sides and the bottom of a 20L to help keep the stress to a minimum. I use an old HOB filter, a heater, and an old MJ as a powerhead. To prevent jumpers, I use eggcrate with nylon window screen zip tied to the top. Because I was able to cobble it together from stuff laying around from years past, total cost to me was $0. There's no reason you can't do something similar for a very reasonable price. Craigslist comes to mind. I would guess that you could find everything you need with a stand included for less than that kit.
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