Ok thanks for the input RVD. She just got back today and she's beat...so she's going to sleep in tomorrow, and take the day off of school. I'm going to take her out to lunch and to the Pet Store, and let he go wildWho ever said it earlier that smaller tanks are more challenging.. are correct IMO.. If one thing happens, the whole thing can blow up in your face. I'd go with the 29gal and go nuts with the aquascaping.
I got my 10gal new in box for 20$... only reason I got it that small.