Or or, for most tanks, Vortech/gyre/etc. actually are better .....
But are they? Or are they just easier to install or what everyone has been told they have to use?
I do agree that they are easier to install but as to "better" to me that is a bit subjective. There are without a doubt better hobbyist, installations, implementations, designs, and so forth. I personally view them as another tool to be looked at when designing the system.
I mean you get it as you had a 400+ gallon system with various supporting tanks at one time.