Tom- You can have my 10
gal then. It will be just what you are looking for.
You can combat the pond snails and green gunk that sits ontop of the sand all by yourself.
I just got done with massive water changes. I am soaked in sweat and water. I emptied about 95% of the water out of the 10
gal, cleaned all the decor with hot water, took apart the filter and cleaned every piece of it except the pads.
Then I did a 30% water change in the 150 (while I have the stuff out I may as well do the weekly water changes). Then the 55, 5, and
QT. After all that I took apart the filter for the 29, replaced the filter pad (it had been in there for about 6 months, its time for a replacement), cleaned the gunk out of the tube, and scrubbed the decor (except the ship, I couldn't get it out).
All the tanks lights are off and I'm going to leave them all off for the rest of the day. No food will be fed tonight. Tomorrow I'll turn on the lights and see how the tanks are.
How does my plan sound? I didn't clean the bio-wheel in the 29
gal filter, so I don't know if there will be any issues. I hope not. The fish are leaving tomorrow anyways to make room for the fry. So if it does have to re-cycle its ok.