If it is submerged, you should only need a fitting on the exit side. This is the top hole on the impeller housing. For mine, the fitting extends about 1 3/4" up since I could not thread it on all the way.
As for fitting in your resivoir, wouldn't you want the exit fitting accessible on the outside to connect a hose to it?
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