New Nano Cube DX 12 Filter Set Up

[hugo121175]

I was wondering if this is how most people have there filter set up, or if anyone had any better ideas.
Chamber 1: Protein Skimmer
Chamber 2: Polishing Media, Charcoal Pellets, Bio Balls
Chamber 3: Heater, and Pump
This is this the way the direction said to set it up. It is working OK so far. As of now I only have Live Sand, Live Rock, and a Clean Up Crew in the tank. The tank has been running for about a month now. Here are the readings that I had taken yesterday:
PH: 8.2
Nitrate: 0
Nitrite: 0.25
Ammonia: 0
Phosphate: 0
Carb. Hardness: 12 dkh / 214.8 ppm
Calcium: 360 mg/l ppm

 

[gmann1139]

1. Single sponge and carbon bag
2. Chaeto, a couple chunks of LR rubble.
3. Upgraded pump and heater.
Three sponges are overkill, and the rings aren't necessary if you have LR in your tank. I found the carbon was leaving too much residue, so I switched brands on that as well.
I also upgraded my pump, and the name of the game now is making sure their isn't too much resistance through the chambers so the pump doesn't get ahead of them.

 

[ebius]

Not sure if my setup is any good as I'm a n00b myself, but this is what I have:
Chamber 1: Sponge, live rock and carbon
Chamber 2: Heater and more rock
Chamber 3: Protein Skimmer