Cable management

[capysolo]

So, with the design of my tank (acrylic corner pentagon), the cords for my power heads run up the back and along the top for a bit before exiting the tank, running along the top again, then back down. Without something to hold them, they are pretty unruly... are there suction cup cord holders out there somewhere? Something else maybe? I have no place to zip tie them to either...

 

[AVDweeb]

What about something like the cable tie and mount kit from ecotech? I'm sure you could get it cheaper elsewhere, just an idea though.

Link: http://ecotechmarine.com/parts-store/

 

[Hyperlitexr50]

inside or outside the tank? 3m makes cord holders for xmas lights with a sticky back

 

[capysolo]

inside or outside the tank? 3m makes cord holders for xmas lights with a sticky back

Both really, but i mainly don't know what to do on the inside. Outside it won't be seen, so i could use just about anything.

 

[capysolo]

What about something like the cable tie and mount kit from ecotech? I'm sure you could get it cheaper elsewhere, just an idea though.

Link: http://ecotechmarine.com/parts-store/

It looks like it uses adhesive... Would work on the outside, but i don't want permanent on the inside. In case i make a change. Plus i don't think it would hold up.

 

[slumpysix]

maybe just suction cups from a heater/ power head holder or something. I know I have a bunch laying around. Some have a larger button on them and you could use a zip tie to hold it to it. otherwise maybe a frag rack magnet with a some sort of plastic washer glued to hold it to the magnet.

 

[Votts]

you can try these they might work..
http://www.thatpetplace.com/suction..._a_7c242942&ne_ppc_id=1463&ne_key_id=26445778

or if it is in the tank you can make like a 3" pvc tube and put the cords inside the tube and for the outside you can use concealer like this:
http://images3.cableorganizer.com/hosa-wireloom/hosa-wire-loom-s.jpg
http://images1.cableorganizer.com/wire-loom-clips/images/01-routing.jpg