My filtration was so loud that i could barely hear the tv. It was my first ever attempt at doing any sort of plumbing and it Turned put great. Inwent with PVC piping for overflow and return. I wanted to go through the floor with it to a fish room but the location of the tank prohibited any drilling without hitting electrical lines, a gas line for fireplace and airducts. That ruined my day. I wanted to install a large 100 gal rubbermaid sump downstairs. Not in the cards at this point. At least it's ALOT quieter now and I know what needs to be done in the future.