wow! with a little, (a lot really) heat and a lot of persuation I was able to get the 1 1/2" to 1" slip to come out of the ampmaster union. Thought I was going to have to order a new one but i'm good!

So now ill be able to plumb the 1 1/2" to the outputs and get the proper flow going. The bottom seal seems to be drying well and am thinking of going around it one more time for insecurity purposes.lol. The fish and corals are doing good so far in the 500 gal. drum. The fish seem to be happy in there to be honest

Seeing the clowns from top side in there anemone is pretty cool too.