Got one on ordered...been reading up on them for a while now. There is a good thread on rc for the fresh release reviews and it does show really promising results, but like all innovative new designs it does raise some questions about longevity of the pump and maintenance schedule.
One thing is for certain that these pumps move water in a linear flow and creates a gyre effect which acts almost like what a wavemaker would do to shift water, almost eliminating anydead spot in the tank. For all those sps tanks out there it's a no brainer this is what you need.
The uncertainties, at least for me are the tight tolerances on the pump, seems it can easily be clogged up by small organisms or maybe even sand but I guess that's why they recommend monthly clean up with 3-6 month total disassemble for maintenance. I know it doesn't sound too bad but we all know life is too busy for that. I barely clean my power heads as it is not along monthly service, that's crazy talk. Another thing is the placement of it...one is enough for one side? ..... Is that gonna create a leaning tower look once the corals starts to grow? Are people getting a cramped neck looking at your tank?! Lol I don't know, guess time will tell. Noise level also were brought to attention but the consensus were after the itinitial breaking period, up to 4 weeks it will be quiter than tunzes which I was hoping for.
Don't get me wrong, after all, I did order one. It has the protential to become the next greatest leap in water movement in our tanks. I think it will take a few months of good feed back from different setups to perfect it but I have faith. Price is fairly decent too at 319. I hope you all get one and try it out. JL's service is second to none, I know the boys there will take care of us on the west coast if there is any problems.
I will do a review once my tank is up and running with the gyre. The plan is hopefully I can eliminate all the propeller pumps in the tank to create the true clean look.
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