Who Else Hates Wires in the Tank. What’s your solution?

[Bpb]

Do you see any inside here? A tank should be a part of the nature - not a post morden show up IMO

Sincerely Lasse

Glad to say no. I despise those neon frag racks. I’ve seen a lot of locals say they’ll only use vortechs because wires in the tank look too artificial, but slap 3-4 neon orange frag racks on the front glass. It looks ridiculous

 

[Elder1945]

I had an idea a while back that is kinda in production now that you might like. @Elder1945

I will post this idea Monday I still have it all and It could be on market within 2 months.

 

[bluerider098]

I will post this idea Monday I still have it all and It could be on market within 2 months.

Did you ever finish your idea?

 

[bluerider098]

I am struggling with this same dilemma on my build. The tank is a Waterbox Marine X 60.2 which is basically a cube (24 x20x20). I am debating on the Vortech pumps because I can put them on the back wall, which is black and you would see no cords.

Anyone have experience with putting their powerheads on the back wall with a cube tank like this? Will it provide sufficient flow? I was kinda debating a single MP40 on 1 side of the back in hopes that the flow would bounce off the front and make its way around to the other side.

My only worry is that the MP40 is kinda overkill as the display volume is only 35 gallons and the glass is to thick for an MP10.

 

[DeepSea75]

I am struggling with this same dilemma on my build. The tank is a Waterbox Marine X 60.2 which is basically a cube (24 x20x20). I am debating on the Vortech pumps because I can put them on the back wall, which is black and you would see no cords.

Anyone have experience with putting their powerheads on the back wall with a cube tank like this? Will it provide sufficient flow? I was kinda debating a single MP40 on 1 side of the back in hopes that the flow would bounce off the front and make its way around to the other side.

My only worry is that the MP40 is kinda overkill as the display volume is only 35 gallons and the glass is to thick for an MP10.

I plan to add an MP10 to my 60.2. I read the Ecotech manual and it says it’s good to 3/8” or 10mm but those are not equivalent. I’m also using the S2. I think it really depends on your aquascape setup and needs for flow. I’m sure you can manage good flow with these devices. Good luck.

 

[Elder1945]

Did you ever finish your idea?

Yes the idea is done and we are testing it, In the new year, we will source and finalize a few things. From there we will launch on most major sites.

 

[Spieg]

If you absolutely hate wires then closed loop is the way to go... Personally I don't find wires and giant motors on the outside of tank (MP) to be much more appealing. I have a couple of Nero pumps in my tank and the wires are very thin (almost invisible against a black background).