I read really awful reviews about the SeaClone so I would take it back anyways.. From what I was told skimmers are pretty much a must but then again a ton of people here dont have them so IDK honestly. Im assuming it would be like cutting corners on filtration? If you have plenty of filtration somewhere else than no but skimmers are suppose to be awesome! (Im new rambling and wasting time while my tank cycles you can toss this whole post if its wrong but I think I might be right somewhere haha)
I wish I could remember who said it and quote them but I dont know who it was. They basically say you get what you pay for with skimmers. I think that advice can apply to anything in this hobby. If you go with cheap tools you have more chance of them breaking or not working right.
Okay I will really stop talking now! Hope you get some better answers!