I think the "best" skimmer is really a function of your budget.
The bigger the chamber, the more potential contact between amphipathic molecules and bubbles. That is also why people like in-sump skimmers because they can be bigger. Beyond chamber size, there are design nuances that can make some models a big pain in the *** to work just the way you like it.
IMO, figure out your budget comfort level and then ask, for price range X-Z what's people happy with? For me, I wanted something under $200 and went with an eShopps PSK-100H for my 65 gallon. It's not the best skimmer out there, but it's easy to adjust and set up, takes up little space hanging on the back, and skims about a centimeter of gunk a day for me in my mixed reef. Hope this helps.
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