Yes i did, i would never forget that after having to deal with the mess in my first tank- i am going to use the same method as the first tank, and this is allowing a tube to go down into the drainage layer, start the siphon, seal the valve, and then let it go whenever i need to remove water. I will be opening the front of the tank to access the tube, but other than that it'll be fine, i think... I didn't like the idea of drilling the glass, so i went with this instead.

Now for the plants... Anyone got some suggestions for good epiphytic plants to use? i think i might even be able to fit one of those giant, colorful broms from the hardware store.. lol, anyone got a good resource (or any knowledge to share) about growing broms and tillandsias and orchids and stuff epiphytically?

Thanks for sticking around,

Mitch.