I wouldn't worry too much about making changes, as long as you don't contaminate the water with anything bad and if you get issues are prepared to do a large water change all will be fine. If you get worried about adding something just put up a post here first and wait for some answers as i'm sure it had been done and thought of before.

A friend has gifted me a small little pre-used tank, looks to be 3-5 liters.
