Help clean up this rats nest.

exnisstech · Jun 1, 2022

Greetings all. I'm not a very organized individual as the photo shows. I would really like to organize my bedroom tank which is a reefer 170. I'm running return pump, 2 mp10s, skimmer, uv, ato, hybrid fixture with an xr15 so 3 more cords there, led lighting in the cabinet, power supply for 2 pc fans for cooling, and temp controller with 2 heaters. I think that's all but I may be forgetting something. I'm tired of weaving through the mess to get to the switched outlets in the back to turn off the return when I feed and I have to unplug the skimmer because it's not even on a switched outlet. Any suggestions on switched outlets that I may be able to install down here to accommodate everything? The tank is in a corner in our bedroom so I want to keep everything inside the cabinet. I have room behind so I can fish extra long wires out and behind to get them out of site. Looking for something on a budget if possible since I retired yesterday and disposable income has been greatly reduced but time to tinker has increased

Lavey29 · Jun 1, 2022

I used my ATO reservoir to conceal my wire mess. You could probably squeeze a 5g banshee slimline reservoir on the left side and run your plug wires behind it and organize the control modules better. I keep my power strip on the floor behind the cabinet. I also have a simple aluminum open ended box attached to the top which houses a second power strip and gives mounting options for controllers.

The Farmer · Jun 1, 2022

use a WiFi controlled power strip, after that all you have to worry about is pulling a plug when you want to replace something

The Farmer · Jun 1, 2022

Or you can move the switched power strip above the vortechs on the left hand side

exnisstech · Jun 1, 2022

The Farmer said:
use a WiFi controlled power strip, after that all you have to worry about is pulling a plug when you want to replace something

That gives me an idea I have 8 spare wifi outlets that run off an app and the ones in use have been flawless. I think I'll try to find a decent power strip that will accommodate them then turn them on and off as needed through the app. Since the strip won't need individual switches I should be able to find one at a decent price. Thanks for the suggestion of wifi.