Nero 5 wire idea - try this

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Hello R2R,

I'm new to this forum but not new to the hobby (20+ years). I recently set up a Nuvo50 from IM and with my build, I am using an AI Nero5 (which has been wonderful btw). I remember a common complaint about this sleek design is the one wire to the powerhead is hard to hide - and since IM tanks are open-top designs, it becomes extra tacky-looking. I may have a solution and figure my first post would be to give something useful to our community - so see what you guys and girls think...

Here is what the wire looks like from the side.

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I cut thin strips of double-sided black tape and put a few along the top rim of the glass.
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Here is turn the corner and the wire falls down the back through some wire loom.
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These pictures are super close up, nobody notices the small tape strips. The only downside to this - the lid doesn't sit quite as flush. However, you would have that problem anyway running any wires over the top of the glass. Hope this helps somebody!
 
Love it. I run my Nero's back to front so I don't have to worry about hiding wires, but have been thinking about adding a side flow. If I do I'm definitely going to try this
 

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