Definitely a remote sump if possible.  Keep all of the maintenance mess somewhere besides the living area, especially with little kids.  Currently I mix WC water in the kitchen in a 45gal drum, yesterday I was busy and didn’t get the tank cleaned, my wife wasn’t exactly happy with the equipment in the kitchen when she got home, lol. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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