Are either of these ok?

I wouldnt even waste my time on either of those. Just save the money and do water changes for the time being.

I know the price is vastly more than 15 bucks but this is still a budget skimmer that is good.

Eshopps PSK 75 In Sump Protein Skimmer, 10-75 gal. tank - AquaCave.com


or you can usually find something decent on craigslist for cheap.

 

Look into the SC-65. They are cheap and I use the big brother of it and the work great. Or even the SC-150

 

In fact google them, there is a huge write up about them on another forum

 

I understand money being tight and to be honest if you really need a skimmer on a budget go with the sc65 here Factory direct sale 65 Gallon Protein Skimmer SC-65 | eBay

You can read the reviews in the thread I made in the skimmer section for the SC 150
The 65 is the baby and a good skimmer.

Also do not waste your money on either of those skimmers if you can't afford the sc65
Just do water changes till you can but don't waste your cash bro.
Nick

 

CHOICE #3
Red Sea Berlin Airlift 60 Internal Protein Skimmer (60gal)

Red Sea Berlin Airlift Internal Protein Skimmer

BUT it does not come with an AIR PUMP. Does that mean I can go get an air pump from walmart like the kind we put in cheap fish bowls?

 

Only thing I have left to add now is good luck on your tank.

 

I have never had/used a protein skimmer. The first 2 i am no longer considering. Advice on this 3rd choice?