Filter sock and sump

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First off thank you to everyone that replied to my first to posts! I'm so greatful there is a community like this available. Anyways I guess to the point of this post. Everything seems to be going ok. Just the sock that the tank came with is so freaking thick I have to take out and rinse every night. I ordered new 200mm socks since I do have the skimmer next to it in the same chamber. Maybe it will help the flow a little more. I attached a few pictures so if any of you have any suggestions or criticisms please let me know. Good bad ugly. I would rather someone say something so I don't mess up too bad. Lol. By the way I did put a uv light set for 3 hours a day in the sump this morning. The only issues I seem to have is my sand on the tank bed. Turning brownish or somewhat discolored. Any suggestions appreciated. Thank you all so much and happy reefing!



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I would ditch the bioballs in the sump, they are a nitrate factory!
What size tank is that by the way?
As far as the filter sock, you can get socks that are different micron size. 200 micron works well without clogging too fast.
 
Thank you so much for the tip about the bio balls. I will take them out tonight! Starting to have an issue with algae. Want to try n nip it in the bud! 55 gallon corner bow front.
 
Btw...should I take out the ceramic bio pellets also? I know to leave the live rock in though.
 

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