What is Reddit's opinion of Aqueon LED MiniBow Small Aquarium Fish Tank Kit with SmartClean Technology, Black, 2.5 Gallon?

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Should I get a sponge filter or get a sponge to put over the intake part I have this kind of filter from the tank kit I was given — https://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-MiniBow-SmartClean-Technology-Gallon/dp/B08LK994Y3/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=2CRDEORA2FJ52&keywords=fish%2Btank&qid=1653432826&sprefix=fish%2Btabj%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-5&th=1&psc=1

I plan on getting one of these with some plastic plants in this tank.

Do I need any special food, or do the flakes I get at walmart work well enough? I'm going to get a Nemo to be friends with my Dorey :)

If this is minibow, QA on Amazon say that it's good enough for plants.

It is one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-MiniBow-SmartClean-Technology-Gallon/dp/B08LK994Y3/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=2.5%2Bgallon%2Bfish%2Btank&qid=1637765576&sr=8-1&th=1

So far it has been beginner friendly.