Bermuda Aquatics BPS-5C Protein Skimmer

[mkarston]

Bermuda Aquatics BPS-5C Protein Skimmer

I have a 265 gal (total water volume) reef tank with a medium bio-load. I have been reading as many Skimmer threads on RC as I could find, and based on the bio-load, under-tank space, and plumbing options, it seems this BPS-5C skimmer fits my needs the best.

Does anyone have any opinions on this skimmer?
http://www.toofishy.com/product.php?productid=80333

How would you compare it to a decent needle-wheel such as these:
Euro-Reef RS250
http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=1325
Octopus NW-200
http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=496


The Bermuda Aquatics BPS-5C I would likely have enough room to put in or out of my sump. The needle-wheel foot prints seem to be bigger, and would need to be in the sump.

That being said, for in-sump use, I would like it to sit in my sump at about 14" of water and would have 30" height clearance. (and of course if I built a 4" shelf in my sump so it would only be in 10" of water, I would then only have 26" of clearance).

I'm trying to keep the cost under $500.
Thanks for any advice you may have.
Craig