[HarlequinTusk]

For my previous (1st floor) tank, I used a python siphon attached to my basement utility sink that created the siphon by running water. My new setup is similar in the sense that the tank is still on the 1st floor and the equipment sits below in the basement. I could still use a python siphon, but I won't be vacuuming the sand like before as I'll be using a cleanup crew. I will be drilling the back of my tank for a beananimal setup and was playing with the idea of putting a bulkhead drain halfway down the tank that would stay plugged until needed. When ready to drain the tank, I'd replace the plug with a bulkhead strainer and the water would gravity drain down to the basement utility sink. I don't plan on doing 50% water changes, more like 10% or 20%, but having it that low would give me the option of 50% if ever needed. Does this sound like a good idea? If you have a better idea, please share.