Need Help Picking a Skimmer

I'm looking to breathe life into my somewhat neglected 100 gallon mixed reef. To start I'm going to swap the Turboflotor 1000 on it for something a little more up to the task. I've been researching quite a few skimmers, like the Octopus Extreme 200 and the Vertex IN-180 but I really feel mI'd benefit from some external input. So I'd really appreciate any suggestions/advice you guys have to give. The tank will have a heavy bioload and be a mixed reef with an emphasis on SPS.

Thanks alot in advance.

 

i just bought the reef octo extreme 200 its my first impreson are realy positive its build realy nice and i like it alot

 

I really like my i-Tech 100. Great skimmer.

 

An Eshopps 200 gallon rated would be another good choice. Great prices and quality plus very effective.

 

+1 to Eshopps. Excellent performance and won't break the bank.

 

And why do you feel an external would be better for you?

 

I think by "external input," he meant opinions from us, not an external skimmer--

 

Yup, that's what I meant. Sorry about the confusion. As far as the Eshopp skimmer goes the problem is finding a supplier in Canada .

 

+1 on the reef octo, and they are out of canada aye, i went with the nwb-110

 

So I guess the Eshopps is a no go, which makes the Octopus that much better as an option. I'm just wondering if the Extreme 160 might be a better option given that both the 160 and 200 model use the same pump. Does the Extreme 200 body get the full use out of the pump?

Also, it's "eh", not "aye". I'm just Canadian, not a pirate(thought I wish I was).