The cap idea may not be too mad.  I have one in my garage, I'll drill a hole and check it out. 
 
For me the gurgle is not too big of a deal as my sump is plumbed through a wall from my tank and sits in the utility room.  I just want to eliminate it if possible. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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90G : Light - Tek 6xT5 | Skim - EuroReef RS135 | Flow - 2xVortech MP40W | Control - Reef Keeper 2
			 
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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