Wire Maintenance

[jeffandkelly]

Does anyone have any good DIY suggestions on the boxes to organize wires? I can't do a false wall because one of our tanks is a cube and there is no space under there with the sump. Another is a nano - Again no option there. The wire clutter is driving me crazy. Of course the hubby seems to not mind, but I would like for it to be a lot cleaner in my living room.

Any advice appreciated!

 

[RonS]

I recently bought some of these for organizing the larger power transformers:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Pieces-X...478336?hash=item23cb49fa00:g:K6QAAOSwKhpeNXA~

This guy is 3D printing them. They are solid and work well... and WAY cheaper than other options from Ecotech, etc. The Velcro straps he included aren't quite as long as I'd like for securing the transformer and all the cables, but they're good for getting the bricks up out of the way and providing a place to bundle the cables.

I have also used these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00274SLK8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

for outdoor speaker cable runs with step-down transformers inside. They work well, but aren't cheap. There are multiple sizes and they seal well. I haven't found a cheaper alternative.

Was this what you were looking for?

 

[jeffandkelly]

I recently bought some of these for organizing the larger power transformers:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Pieces-X...478336?hash=item23cb49fa00:g:K6QAAOSwKhpeNXA~

This guy is 3D printing them. They are solid and work well... and WAY cheaper than other options from Ecotech, etc. The Velcro straps he included aren't quite as long as I'd like for securing the transformer and all the cables, but they're good for getting the bricks up out of the way and providing a place to bundle the cables.

I have also used these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00274SLK8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

for outdoor speaker cable runs with step-down transformers inside. They work well, but aren't cheap. There are multiple sizes and they seal well. I haven't found a cheaper alternative.

Was this what you were looking for?

Thank you for the links! It helps for sure, I am looking more for like a cabinet type structure. Kind of like the false walls under a Red Sea. I have been all over youtube but I am not finding much.

 

[RonS]

Oh!!! You can probably use a low-voltage wire management cabinet. They also aren't cheap. Home depot has them, but they are available elsewhere.

Here's a minimal version:

https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-47605-140-Structured-Media-Enclosure/dp/B00022749G/

You can get more purpose-built aquarium versions. saltwateraquarium.com just sent me an email about them (very trendy right now). Try going totheir site and searching "cabinet"... it's the first hing that pops up

 

[jeffandkelly]

Oh!!! You can probably use a low-voltage wire management cabinet. They also aren't cheap. Home depot has them, but they are available elsewhere.

Here's a minimal version:

https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-47605-140-Structured-Media-Enclosure/dp/B00022749G/

You can get more purpose-built aquarium versions. saltwateraquarium.com just sent me an email about them (very trendy right now). Try going totheir site and searching "cabinet"... it's the first hing that pops up

I will check on the site and see what I can find

 

[jeffandkelly]

This is what I am looking to get, but trying not to spend $399.99

Controller Cabinet Wire Management System - White - Adaptive Reef

Shop The Best Saltwater Aquarium Equipment & Supplies at Saltwater Aquarium. We Carry Everything you will Need for your Fish Tank.

www.saltwateraquarium.com

 

[sharis100]

People diy using IKEA cabinets.

 

[qasimja]

 

[jeffandkelly]

People diy using IKEA cabinets.

Do you happen to have a link to one?

 

[jeffandkelly]

It makes me feel like that

 

[RonS]

Something like this... it isn't as deep as a kitchen cabinet.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/lillangen-wall-cabinet-white-40240791/

The structured media cabinets like the one I sent from Amazon would have a smaller footprint, plus accommodations for wire management, etc., built in. pick your poison

 

[sharis100]

Do you happen to have a link to one?

No sorry, I researched but never did a cabinet since we went with a fishroom instead.

 

[urbanknight]

Don't know if you've seen these. I use one for my apex and accessories.

Aquarium Controller Board Shelf Accessory - Black

Expand your mounting options with the Shelf Accessory for the Adaptive Reef Aquarium Controller board. Not all aquarium equipment lends itself to mounting directly to a control board. Some equipment, such as the GHL KH Director or Doser 2.1 pumps work best on a shelf. This shelf is compatible...

www.marinedepot.com