What skimmer should I get?

[Dalmatia]

So I have an option of getting:
Reef Octopus Diablo DCS-150 INT
Swc 150 cone skimmer insump
Vertex 250 insump
My tank is 150g with a 55g sump, lots of corals, 20 fish, inverts and maybe 400lbs of live rock and a bsb

 

[Eckolancer]

Vertex 250 I have vertex on my tank now used to have reef octopus. Build quality is a lot better with vertex and it pulls more out. In dont like to support swc since the owner is always doing shady stuff in the hobby. See link below for last time he got caught.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blo...d-prison-time-for-smuggling-protected-species

 

[skinz78]

I love the SWC's!

 

[Reefing Madness]

SWC also.

 

[Dalmatia]

Maybe I'll buy the swc and the vertex just to see and compare! I am only paying $200 for each

 

[Eckolancer]

Maybe I'll buy the swc and the vertex just to see and compare! I am only paying $200 for each

You could but by doing so you would be supporting SWC, even if its used. Not sure why someone hasn't bought them out and changed the name yet. They have been known for taking corals out of protected area and avoiding tax laws in a lot of countries. They do have a nice skimmer but supporting them in any fashion is not for me.