Can somebody learn me about Gyre style wave pump?

[hhaase]

Not quite at the point yet of filling my 150, but I'm getting close. I see a lot of gyre pumps, and similar pieces. Trying to figure out if they may be what I need for my tank. When I last had a reef tank, the MP40's were the hot ticket, but I had some lower end stuff in my own tank. Either way, the last time I was serious was when a reef tank was either a closed-loop or powerhead central. Looks like things have improved.

I think I get the concept of a gyre pump, where it moves a larger mass of water across a wide front, rather than a narrower jet. Are these things really enough to handle a decent sized tank with just one or two units? How would you size these style pumps? My tank is 2ft x 2ft x 5ft if that helps.

I'm also particularly looking for NON-MaxSpect options, such as the RedSea. So if anybody has experience with those other options I'd love to hear some feedback.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

The major drawback with these is the cleaning. Parts can be small & get misplaced+ they have to go back right. There is a new model with color coded sides so you don't mix them up. Some just run them in a citric acid solution every so often. They do move water though.

 

[hhaase]

Makes sense, and I am looking for less maintenance. I'm actually kinda still leaning toward maybe one or two larger traditional powerheads. I really do like the cord-less look of the MP-40's.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Personally I'm not on board with the Ecotech powerheads. I've read too many complaints with them.
I know cord can be unsightly but the Tunze powerheads I bought used years ago have not missed a beat.