UPDATE!
hey everyone, been busy getting this new tank up and going, but heres an update. I attended a coral swap on labor day ( i have no life) and got myself a few new nice corals as i mentioned above. They have all made the transaction good. I just got in today, my replacement bulbs( MH and actinics) and what a difference! i have never seen the difference that new bulbs make on a reef tank but wow my color is way better now! especially with the actinics on. I am still dealing with a nitrate issue but im doing water changes every other day with water from my new ro/di unit. I also have ordered and is on its way, a aqua medic t-1000 recirculating skimmer for my sump setup which will be up and going this week!
other than that, the tank has been doing great, and looks better than ever! here are some updated pics. ENJOY! and feel free to comment/ask questions.