Welcome! We are glad to have you.
5 gallon tank.
Filter?
Heater?
Substrate?
Fake/live/or no plants?
Just a few things to consider. 😁
Here's some helpful links to help you with cycling:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...d.php?t=154837
Have you decided on fish?
Some options you could do within reason for a 5g tank.
Betta
Various shrimp species.
Rasporas
various snails.
ADF
Pencilfish
Here's some various plants that all you need to grow them is a decent light. Most
LED will do.
Anubias species
Java Fern
Cryptocoryne species
Amazon swords (need root tabs)
water sprite
Java moss
Wisteria
Hope this helps

If you have any questions feel free to ask!
Oh and here is a stocking generator to help so you can make sure you don't over stock your tank.
Www.aqadvisor.com
Caleb
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