Do it Yourself
No need to buy it when you can make your own. Here are instructions for doing a wide variety of your own DIY aquarium projects.
Emergency Power For Aquariums
All fish onwers are wise to prepare for the possibility that unexpected events may suddenly leave their aquarium without power for as much as several days. Adam Goldstein, who weathered hurricane Katrina when it hit Florida, shares his successful plan for running his aquariums when the power went out.
All fish onwers are wise to prepare for the possibility that unexpected events may suddenly leave their aquarium without power for as much as several days. Adam Goldstein, who weathered hurricane Katrina when it hit Florida, shares his successful plan for running his aquariums when the power went out.
Aquarium Tips
Everyone who has been in the hobby for any length of time has discovered a number of shortcuts, useful tips, or handy substitutions. This list of top reader tips may have just the solution you are looking for. Read on, then send in your favorite tips to add to the list.
Everyone who has been in the hobby for any length of time has discovered a number of shortcuts, useful tips, or handy substitutions. This list of top reader tips may have just the solution you are looking for. Read on, then send in your favorite tips to add to the list.
Adhesives and Sealant
You'll need sealants in many projects. This newsgroup discussion has lots of tips about what to use.
You'll need sealants in many projects. This newsgroup discussion has lots of tips about what to use.
Air Pumps
Tips for how to quiet a noisy air pump.
Tips for how to quiet a noisy air pump.
Air pump silencer
For anyone who has ever gone crazy from listening to a noisy air pump. Simple, but effective.
For anyone who has ever gone crazy from listening to a noisy air pump. Simple, but effective.
Converting Fluorescents to Auto-Start
How to convert your existing fluorescent light to auto start. Great for those who want to use timers, but don't want to purchase a new light fixture.
How to convert your existing fluorescent light to auto start. Great for those who want to use timers, but don't want to purchase a new light fixture.
Fish Rooms
If you want to set up your own fish room, the two dozen messages in this collection are a great place to start your research.
If you want to set up your own fish room, the two dozen messages in this collection are a great place to start your research.
Tank Backgrounds
Looking for alternatives for purchased backgrounds? This newsgroup discussion has plenty of ideas.
Looking for alternatives for purchased backgrounds? This newsgroup discussion has plenty of ideas.
Tank Dividers
Need to divide your tank? Don't buy expensive dividers - try out these suggested alternatives.
Need to divide your tank? Don't buy expensive dividers - try out these suggested alternatives.
Traps
Can't catch a fish without tearing your tank apart? Here is a simple do it yourself trap.
Can't catch a fish without tearing your tank apart? Here is a simple do it yourself trap.
Water Changers
Ideas for how to set up your own automatic water changer.
Ideas for how to set up your own automatic water changer.