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Do-It-Yourself Projects & Plans IndexAre you a saltwater hobbyist that likes to make your own equipment and components for your aquarium to save money, or because you just enjoy making things? From building a glass or acrylic aquarium to a wavemaker, this collection of do-it-yourself projects and plans will show you how to put it all together.
Collecting Your Own Fish (10)
DIY Lighting Projects @
DIY Aquarium Repairs (3)
DIY Live Rock/Sand Projects (12)
DIY Aquarium/Tank Plans (30)
Quarantine Tanks @
DIY Overflow Box Plans (7)
DIY Reactor Plans (7)
DIY Cabinet/Stand/Hood Pics (18)
DIY Refugium Plans & Setups @
DIY Cabinet & Stand Plans (10)
DIY Science Projects & E... @
DIY Canopy/Hood/Light Plans (16)
DIY Skimmer Plans (20)
DIY Chiller Plans (4)
DIY Sump Plans (10)
DIY Denitrator Plans (6)
DIY Wavemaker Plans (9)
DIY Dosers & Top-Off Units (11)
More DIY Project Resources (17)
DIY Feeders & Food Recipes (15)
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DIY Filters Index (26)
DIY Glass Aquarium Plans
From your About Guides, here are detailed instructions on how to build your own glass aquarium. The plans are for a 55 gallon tank, but they can be easily modified for any size tank. Building A Refugium
From your About Host-Guide Don Carner, Don explains what a refugium is, how to plumb and put one together, what lighting to use and what you can place inside of it. Reef Type Lighting Hood
Don Carner gives you instructions on how to make an easy and inexpensive fluroescent light system sufficient enough to have corals. How To Repair Small Leaks in Glass Aquariums in 9 Easy Steps
With a few inexpensive items and a little time you can easily repair small or minor leaks in a glass aquarium using these simple instructions from your Guides. Easy, Inexpensive DIY Aquarium Stand
If you are looking for a quick, inexpensive DIY stand for your aquarium, this might be the right one for you. This sturdy stand works well for medium to large size aquariums. Easily assembled without any tools in a couple of minutes, this stand makes a great base for a DIY cabinet when time and $$ permit in the future. Cheap, Easy DIY Sumps
Cheap, Easy DIY Sumps are everywhere. Why pay a fortune for a custom made one if you don't have to? Top 10 1 to 50 Gallon Aquariums
Whether you are a beginner looking for your first tank, or an experienced aquarist contemplating creating a quick and easy micro or mini reef tank or a refugium, one of these top pick aquariums between 1 to 50 gallons in size might work for you. |
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