Got some questions... 1st SW tank

[er.nurse]

im expecting a light bio load, 3-4 small fish and an anemone (down the road).

So should i use the emp just for water movement? Is there no need for filter floss?

Any opionon on the bio balls? I head that they caused problems with spiking the nitrate or amonia...i cant remember which..

I guess if I dont need the emp i can just use a skimmer and two powerheads?? Is that right??

I'll have to decide on the skimmer, I dont want to skimp, but Im trying to do this on a budget, which I know is not the ideal way to do it....

So many decisions.... :?