Controllers and Power bricks

[santeeeyyy]

Hello! Currently getting a big tank for me, one with an actual sump and I normally use the standard power brick from amazon, however I have noticed people using apex power bricks and yet they are super expensive compared to mine. From my understanding, controllers add more control so to speak, allowing outlets to be turned off and having numbers and so forth, I wanted to know if any would be good to help, reduce a power load or which brand or company has better equipment for plugs or allows more current. Looking to reduce cables. I beilive some have some plug stuff into the "brain" itself, like instead of plugging in dosers or ato pumps into the wall, it can be plugged into a controller right? So far I have seen positive views about apex, but what drove me to this, was someone mentioned to look for what I value more, and then compare.

 

[Mebbid]

If you're looking to reduce cables my first thought is a hydros kraken. It's a little expensive, but it's made specifically to reduce the number of power bricks you have plugged in.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I have an Apex and was able to plug all my equipment into that. I still have to have the power box for my lights, but if you can DIY (or buy) a controller board and get everything mounted. It will look good!