Aquatopia - 6x2x2 Low-Med Light, High Tech Nature Aquarium

[Aquatopia]

I'd go with option 2, mainly because I'm too lazy to fill it up once and then drain it down again to plant! I'm excited to see what you come up with, I've been quietly following along with your thread so far.

I will be doing loads of water changes anyway. Once the fish are here I'm going to be monitoring the Ammonia and doing water changes as necessary to keep it at a safe level. One more water change isn't going to make much difference, plus I have them sorted so they won't be much hassle.

To drain all I have to do is unroll the hose, stick one end in the tank and start siphoning. To refill I just stick the other end of the hose on a pump and turn the pump on. Wait for about 1 hr 45 mins (if it was a 50% water change) and that's it. The hose connections are all quick connects so it's dead easy, just takes a bit of time.