Well some people don't have the extra money to blow on a more expensive skimmer, so people should truely stop recommending skimmers double the price of the OP's budget.
For your $200 budget... go with the Curve 5.
I had a Curve 7, and it did not take long to break in after a vinegar soak, and it pulled lots of goop out right away. It was also almost dead silent, contrary to other posters comments... who I really don't think have ever owned a new Curve skimmer.
Only reason I sold mine was because I upgraded to a larger tank. Otherwise it was a great skimmer for the money.
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