Upgrading Tank Need Skimmer Advice

Hi All - After being back in the hobby just shy of 10 months I find myself upgrade my 90 to a 265 tank. Total water volume 300g.

I've been looking at different skimmers options and I would like you feedback on the models listed below.

Option 1
SWC 300 - $480. Rated for LB-690, MB-475, HB-365 operates 3 Sicce PSK-2500's
Option 2
AquaMaxx Cone 5 - $700. Rated for up to 550 Gallons operates a Modified Sicce 5.0
Option 3
Octopus Diablo DC 250 Skimmer - $586. Rated for up to 400 Gallons Operates pinwheel (not sure which) controllable pump?? (Any benfit to this?)
Option 4
Reef Octopus Extreme XS350 - $800. Rated for up to 400 Gallons Operates Sicce PSK-1000
Feedback and preferences would be appreciated. Oh and let me know if any problems or bad experiences with any of these pumps.

 

Sorry I'm not familiar with any of these skimmers but I'm sure someone will

Free Bump

 

Heres a link to a thread about some of the skimmers you are looking at.

http://www.3reef.com/forums/protein-skimmers/reef-octopus-extreme-swc-300a-80996.html

Powerman is very knowledgable about skimmers the pumps they use and would be a great person to PM if he doesn't chime in here.

 

Thanks I'm going to check out the thread and reach out to Powerman

 

hi fishguys ive had 90 gal salt for over 25 yrs. would it help if i added 8/12 inches to my 3 inch eshoop skimmer in sump i.no i would have extent air control no bigy but would it.help it working fine i no font fix.but i loved sldo made my bio chamber 12 taller due to 8 inch.skimmer needs any thoughts out there
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Gcarrol knows his stuff on these brands as well you are in good hands.
If it were me I would want as few pumps as possible to maintain but the brand is most important.

 

The reef octopus diablo skimmer seems to be a good choice. It uses the new dc motors so it's something to think about.