What to look for in a house when planning a large tank

[michika]

I'm still exploring what my options are for tanks, I'm currently reasearching acrylic, plywood, and epoxy (a la Superfudge). I have to wait to see the space before making a decision. I like the look of glass, which is why if I went with starfire, I would be going with a system much like that of Superfudge's.

I want to plumb my tank up so that I can just turn a valve, and shut off the return pump to do water changes. Simple, no bucket lifting, no fear of mess, and no funny dirty water smell. The same would go for adding in the fresh saltwater. I guess that means the tank will be plumbed into the drain, and I'll also have independent drain access incase I need it for something.