my set up

Ok here is my tank with power head:

Here is my over flow:

And here is my sump with drip filter and return pump

Note: I still need my protein skimmer
Please give me all your thoughts on my set up ( is it wrong good what else i need so forth)

 

Not bad!!!!
You will be able to see better when you have your lights, and rock...then the livestock!
Once this is all intact and running for awhile, you can tweak and change things to better suit your needs and those of your inhabitants!
You may want to increase your water flow and get rid of the bioballs and replae them with live rock!!!! I would do that and try to add some macroalgae to compete for the same nutrients that microalgae feed upon!
Just go slow and read, research and get yourself a log book to monitor and jot things down. Also write down things like when you bought your bulbs so you have a better idea as to when to replace them etc.!

 

can i keep the bio balls with the live rock or should i use the compartment with the bio balls in it for something else? if so what? oh and what is macro algae and shoul di worry about that befor i put my LR in?

 

IMO. ditch the bioballs as eventually their beneficial importance will cease, as they get dirty and become nitrate magnets!
Fill the compartment with live rock!!!!!! awesome biological filtration and will be more beneficial especially in the long run for you and your tankmates IMO!

 

thank you. shoul di just use fiji LR in that compartment? and when i get my protein skimmer will you be able to explain to me how to hook it up in my sump? also my power head is about 40% of capacity at the moment should i turn it up?

 

Awsome! I agree with...anything bio-ball-bail... My skimmer is full of bio-bail and I do not think it really helps at all!

Very sexy skimmer

 

Have you ordered a skimmer or have any in mind?

 

the protien skimmer was actually meant to replace bio balls due to them holding nitrates

 

no i have not yet ordered my skimmer or have the slightest clue what i am going to get yet

 

You should really look into the addition of a protein skimmer to your tank set-up. This will help to control nitrates, algae, and DOM! It will also add essential oxygen back into your water column!