Best skimmer for under $650?

[birdsnest]

What's some opinions of the best skimmer for a 300g reef tank under $650?

 

[Saltgator]

Swc 230 or 300. Love my swc 230.

 

[stylaster]

Im using a SRO 5000i with the bubbleblaster 5000 pump its a killer skimmer. I use it on my 312g system

 

[glamisracers]

Swc bubble magus or reef octopus

 

[d2mini]

Life Reef.
A single adjustment, set and forget, no parts to wear out, no gimmicks, easy cleaning, tried and true design that hasn't changed in over 20 years, awesome support.
Protein skimmer, ozone, skimmer, venturi, in-sump, hang-on, Euro, stand-alone. downdraft, needle-wheel, proteinI've used the big fancy skimmers and will not go back.