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4) I'm have 3 -15amp power circuits installed. Do I need switches to go with them? all 3 have 2 inline sockets, 1 is a foot from the ground and the other is a foot from the ceiling..good or bad idea?

I think you are on the right track. I had all my plug-ins put together and it makes for a bit of a cluster. Put them where you need them so you can keep it looking mean & clean.

As far as the water changes go, talk to TomR as he has a slick automated set up for that if memory serves me correctly.