Never done anything with Fish before...
Did some reading and looks like there is more to it than throwing fish into a tank and feeding it. Water temperatures, Nitrogen cycle...
So I figured its probably safer to start small and work my way up.

Got myself:
6 gallon tank
pump + filter
Thermometer
I've let it sit for about 48hrs pump running and water conditioner in....water temperature has stabilized at 75F (should I get a heater to bring that up to 78F?), so that should be enough time now so I can get some fish in there.
Any recommendations for a beginner? Tetra's look boring and I don't want Goldfish because they are filthy creatures.
Maybe in a year I want to get a big tank -- like a 90 gallon and get some sweet fish, but baby steps...