Here is an update:
I'm just getting over the flu and couldn't stand laying around anymore. So I decided to try to modify the powerhead like DaveK suggested.
I used a piece of tubing from an old canister filter(perfect tight fit) and used yet another "little bottle" (thanks MDP) for the baffle/diverter. Works like a charm
Unfortunately, as usual, I got excited and rushed it a bit. I forgot to rinse the little bottle after drilling some holes so now there are quite a few little pieces of plastic floating around. Time to get the net and go plastic fishing.