doh! forgot to add this update:
got some packages in the mail today, here is the booty:
so, the latter picture the upgraded 13watt CFL light from fluval was supposed to be ON but alas when switched on all it did was slightly flicker and make a little noise - I guess I got a bunk light... no biggie I will file a claim with amazon (prime!) tonight and I do not need the light until my other packages come in the mail by the end or start of next week, otherwise I would be bummed - but anyway I was happy to sort the filter out with a ball valve and actually managed to get the bulky valve in the filter well WITH a heater squeezed in as well
