Yeah the outlet I had to take the tube off...because it would be in the water. And it said that was bad and I had to turn it to the side. I did lower the water level and it worked.

I bought that crate stuff from HD and I am gonna build a stand but it is working well now. The part in the directions about the carbon I think was dead on. I did add some stress stuff when I added a new fish to the tank...and that could have done it I suppose...but either way...yay..all is good now. I also was able to create a "sliding glass door" out of acrylic I bought from HD that is the height of my stand and it covers the water splash areas of my sump to protect my stand and floors from bouncing water since my sump was made completely coverless. I made a temp cover for my fuge that I place over it when my light is on and I take the light off when not in use since its a cheap clip on ($9) from Lowes with a flourecent bulb in it with no cover.

It also helps keep curious kids out but I can still see whats going on in the sump when I open the doors and simply slide it down when I need to work in it or empty the cup. I think I am going to build a proper cover for the fuge and return area with holes for the incoming and outgoing water later.

I am still recovering from the bleeding wallet from the whole setup. So updates and improvements will have to wait a bit.

Well that was a long one...so I will stop typing now......