after wrestling with the sump for a couple days, I think I got all the leaks sealed, /crosses fingers
the tank is on the stand and the combo is resting in the living ro0m where its home will be.
just waiting overnight on a sump wet test to ensure no more leaks, then tomorrow might be aquarium moving day! Thank god!! going 2 weeks without my tank has driven me insane and made me irritable.

any suggestions for moving an aquarium when its less than 20 degrees outside? heh