What order to add equipment

[Wendyr]

I have a 6 month old 425 G2. Nitrates are running 30-50. Only using filter floss in the cups that came with the system.. looking to add protein skimmer and reef mat. Which one should u add first?

 

[NormanB]

Based on what you provided, my suggestion is a skimmer.

 

[lapin]

Skimmer and maybe start carbon dosing

 

[EZKLR]

skimmer