Could use help choosing a protein skimmer

[DT_504]

I just set up a innovative marine 50 gallon lagoon, and could use some help choosing a protein skimmer.

I've been looking at this new icecap skimmer.
I like that it has a controllable DC pump.

AIO-240 Protein Skimmer

Take Your All-In-One Aquarium to the Next Level For 20-65 Gallon All-In-One Aquariums Adjustable Height Hanging Bracket Efficient & Quiet DC Pump Disassembles for Easy Maintenance Meet the IceCap AIO-240, a compact skimmer perfect for all-in-one aquariums ranging from 20 to 65 gallons. The...

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And I've also been looking at this aquamaxx skimmer.

WS-1 In-Sump Protein Skimmer

The highly-rated HOB-1 skimmer in an in-sump version!The AquaMaxx WS-1 protein skimmer features an incredibly responsive collection cup and an amazingly powerful submersible pump. It is rated up to 65 gallons in a design thin and light enough to be placed on a nano aquarium, all-in-one style...

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What do you suggest?

I'm open to any suggestions that aren't listed.

I'm not really interested in the tunze since it's a surface skimmer, and been reading it doesn't perform how it should in a AIO chamber.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

[brclark82]

I will say I have the Aquamaxx HOB-1.5 which is very similar to the WS-1 and it has been great…quick break in, easy to empty/clean, very efficient at removing organics and keeping my parameters in line…would recommend

 

[DT_504]

I will say I have the Aquamaxx HOB-1.5 which is very similar to the WS-1 and it has been great…quick break in, easy to empty/clean, very efficient at removing organics and keeping my parameters in line…would recommend

My tank is against the wall, so it needs to be internal

 

[brclark82]

Yeah I understand but they essentially use the same pump and collection cup so I was just giving the ws-1a thumbs up