drilled a hole in the hood to fit the output tube in. also secured the intake tube to the wall. i cut out 2 slots on the wood stand so the bucket would fit under the tank and also cut a half circle on the bottom shelf of the stand so the bucket would fit nicely without having to bend the tubes. and then painted the cut out parts. i have had it running in my tank for 5 days now and have had no leaks. i have not cleaned or changed water in my tank for over 3 weeks now and the water is the cleanest i have ever seen it. i think its cleaner than when i fist set up the tank.