Best bang for my buck

I am looking into getting a protein skimmer. I dont want to spend more than $200, less than that would be great. But i want a good one. Also, what is the sump thing about, i dont know how it works. It is way more involved and difficult than an HOB? Does it cost more to set up a sump? How do you set one up? If an HOB is much easier, what is an afforable yet quality HOB skimmer? Can someone please help?

 

whats your tank size?

Ive got an octopus bh-100f and love it on my 55g

 

ive got a 37 gal. Is that one an HOB?

 

I have an AquaC Remora. Works really good. It is a Hang on Back skimmer. Try to find stuff used or on ebay you will save a lot of money. I noticed you are from CT what part?

 

i say you should look at the octopus BH series

 

I'm from cromwell

 

Both the octopus's and remora are excellent skimmers. I have a Octopus on my 40 and love it.
Both are HOB

 

I think im gonna get the Red Sea Berlin X2 Venturi. I know someone who's had a 90 gal reef tank set up for a while with the X2 Turbo, which is pretty much the same skimmer only for a bigger tank, and the tank looks great. They swear by the Berlin X2s. I've heard other people say that they arent impressed with it, but from what i see in this 90 gal reef tank, i am very impressed. Also i know red sea is a good reputable brand.