Aid in water changing

[MendoMan]

I'm nearly done changing over a 140 gallon reef tank to a discus tank. What i've decided to do is take one of the bulkheads (located in a back corner) And put a strainer on a 4" nipple on the bulkhead inside the tank. On the bottom inside the cabinet i'm going to put a valve with a hose bib on it. I'm thinking when it's time to drain off water for a water change I can hook a hose to it, run it out the door and quickly empty the amount of water needed for the change. Does anyone see any potential problems with this.

[a volar]

That will work perfectly, actually I have a few tanks exactly as you describe.

[Susie]

Just don't forget that you are draining the tank. :)

[MendoMan]

Just don't forget that you are draining the tank. :)

It isn't a turn on and walk away thing. When the amount you want to change has drained you shut the valve.