When i first set up my tank I got a seaclone 150 from a friend for 20 bucks, there was a reason why its 20 bucks lol. Some times it works great!!! sometimes it does nothing for days on end. Now that i have save up some cash i want to upgrade to a skimmer that does its job 24hours a day!!!! no excuses, none! If you have a great skimmer that skims the stink outta your tank please let me know what brand it is and how long you have been running it. I am looking for a HOT as i dont have a sump , so let me know what you guys are using, BTW i probably want to spend 150-200 on a new skimmer.