I understand where you are coming from now Hound :D
With a bare bottom system protein skimming is key. With all the flow the tank requires the water column remains loaded with detritus etc. Pulling dry skimmate I am told is not recommended, best to have wet for this application. I could go much dryer I could go much wetter :)
I would keep your present skimmer if it is pulling well!

What the CSS has to offer is consistency and a good look
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Skimmate production looks good to me?

I use a Remora.. and I keep it on a wetter setting and I don't have BB .. the skimmate is consistant though..