haha very funny you guys.
I think i know what i'm gonna do
http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_Dario_dario.php
Red Scarlets! well just one male, i think he'll be a nice touch and something different besides the common betta
yes, i think i'll be content with one of those lil guys and maybe a few yellow shrimp

as for the actual tank specs, i think i might do a natural planted tank using half soil and small fine gravel. I saw a mini Coralfix fixture that i might snatch for 50 dollars.
Does anyone else keep a 2.5 nano? Do you use a filter on it?