I don't think you can get the filter that comes in the hoods. Getting a small Azoo filter, like Leah linked to would be my suggestion. They are small and won't cause too much water movement. Its also pretty cheap. Then, get a desk lamp to put over the tank with like a 15 or 20w bulb in it. The lighting that comes with those kits is only good for low light anyways, so if you want more plant choices, a desk lamp is the way to go.
As far as livestock, shrimp is about your only option, besides a Betta. Even then, a colony of something like Red Cherry Shrimp will eventually need something larger (for some of them). Start with a handful of shrimp and you'll eventually have more than enough. A Betta should be fine in the tank, but that's probably the only fish that would be ok.
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*Kristin*
5 Planted tanks:
55g, 40g, 29g, 10g, 5.5g
10g N. multifasciatus tank, 5.5g Platy fry
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