skimmer suggestions

mastershake72

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I am currently constructing a 42 gal cube build with about 15 additional gallons running through a sump. I am looking for suggestions as to what would be a good fit with sump space not being much of an issue (I can handle a skimmer footprint up to 14 x 10) and trying to keep the price under $300, although a little more wouldn't scare me off. I have been considering these models most strongly:
1. CADlights TIA 1150 or 1220
2. SWC 120 or 160
3. Reef Octopus NWB-160 6"
4. Super Reef Octopus 1000
I am also open to suggestions not already mentioned, so long as it is in reason (I'm not looking to hear that a RK2 would work great for my situation) and I would love anyone with hands on experience with any of these skimmer models to chime in. Going larger for future upgrading isn't an issue because I already have an additional tank and would build for that accordingly. Thanks in advance.
 
Anybody have experience with any of these? I'm not all that familiar with pumps outside of powerheads so some of this is foreign to me and even after reading up on these I'm still not 100% sold on any particular item.
 
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