Show Off Your Aquarium Controllers

[dvbrien]

I purchased a classic controller and have been looking online for some nice installations / displays but have for the most part come up empty handed. I'd like to see what you guys have come up with! I have some ideas, but I'd like to see what else is out there. Post up your controller pics! Doesn' have to be Apex..

 

[Crabs McJones]

I always love this setup, by another user on here

I also used various LED flexible strips to light my stand, sump and even edge light around my Apex gear. They are controlled by my Apex which is handy. I used white to light both sides of the stand and then orange to light the sump and the edge lighting on the electronics side. I get all of my LED products from Oznium... super high quality stuff.

IMG_6030 by Toby Broadfield, on Flickr

 

[redfishbluefish]

I'm an old fart and run my tank with two antique ReefKeeper 2's, with the controllers mounted in the front of the equipment stand:

The LED between the two controllers lets me know when my ATO reservoir needs a new bottle of water.

 

[dvbrien]

I always love this setup, by another user on here

dang! That' nice but a bit out of my price range I think.

 

[Crabs McJones]

dang! That' nice but a bit out of my price range I think.

Oh me to, that's why I observe his ;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

 

[zachxlutz]

Neptune Apex 2016 w/ PMK and FMM modules in a cabinet next to the display with storage + ATO container.

 

[redfishbluefish]

I guess I should have shown the power strips as well. They are inside the cabinet right above the controllers.

 

[Greybeard]

How you go about it depends entirely on your goals. If what you want is a photogenic, color coordinated masterpiece, well, so be it. Me, my goals were (A) I never want to have to work from my knees again, (B) clean, simple, easily maintained, and (C) HIDDEN, so it doesn't _have_ to be a color coordinated work of art :)

This is inside a closet, behind my aquarium. Close the doors, eyesore is eliminated :)

 

[dirtycontour]

Not quite finished but here is mine

 

[zachxlutz]

I guess I should have shown the power strips as well. They are inside the cabinet right above the controllers.

One small detail that I would suggest is picking up a label maker to label those plugs and outlets. I used the blue tape, like you, for a while... I'm much happier with the clean white labels from the label maker. e

 

[redfishbluefish]

One small detail that I would suggest is picking up a label maker to label those plugs and outlets. I used the blue tape, like you, for a while... I'm much happier with the clean white labels from the label maker. e

My one area of expertise is procrastination! :eek:

Labels are planned....we own two P-Touch labelers, but need the label stock. It's on the list. :D

 

[zachxlutz]

My one area of expertise is procrastination! :eek:

Labels are planned....we own two P-Touch labelers, but need the label stock. It's on the list. :D

Ahhh, I see we share the same expertise! There's always a project on the list, eh?

 

[dvbrien]

This is great guys... A lot of good stuff here! I Love all the replies....

 

[kavatica]

My original Apex all mounted in my fish room right behind the tank.

 

[Finhead]

Built into the one end of my stand, in it's own compartment.

 

[oneadam]

Left side and right side. Still have to work out the cover.

 

[dmax525]

 

[Raptor72]

This is on my Red Sea 750 (currently cycling).

 

[Salty.Reefer]

Great pics guys. I am currently trying to plan out my controller lay out for my new tank.

 

[Bob Escher]

Here is mine in a cabinet next to the tank