stocking 5 gallons

Hey everyone! I haven't posted in a while, but I'm now in college and looking to keep a nice planted tank. I was gifted an almost complete 5-gallon setup that I'm currently cycling. So many options are running through my head... dwarf puffers, betta, dwarf crayfish, micro species, Thai micro...

I went to my LFS today and brought home a low iron rimless 5 gallon fish tank along with a filter and a strong LED light. I am planning to buy some substrate soon and need advice on stocking. I already have an idea in mind, but I hoped to get additional advice from TFF. I’m planning on buying...