Aquariums

Fish tanks make beautiful additions to any home. From the common rectangular tanks to spherical tanks and polygonal tanks that sit in corners, there's virtually no end to the variety. Some may...

You can easily design a DIY sump to improve your aquarium. Although sumps aren't essential in most aquariums, they will improve the appearance of your aquarium by keeping all of the equipment...

First-time fish owners are faced with a lot of questions: What kind of fish, what kind of filters, what kind of lights, what kind of décor? One of the more overlooked questions concerning the...

While most aquariums are made from glass, acrylic aquariums can have some advantages. Acrylic does scratch easier than glass, but it's also stronger and can be shaped easier. Acrylic also is ideal...

BiOrb tanks are acrylic, not glass. Acrylic is stronger and lighter than glass and acrylic is less likely to shatter or crack if accidentally bumped. BiOrb aquaria are 50 percent lighter than...

Cleaning out an acrylic fish tank can be difficult because you need to get any mineral stains, algae and sand residue out of the tank without scratching the acrylic or using conventional cleaning...

Many aquarium owners find it difficult to keep their aquarium cool enough during hot summer months. An aquarium cooler helps keep the water at a temperature that will maintain an ideal...

Fish are healthier and more active when they have enough room to move around freely. Different varieties of fish tend to stay at different levels in the aquarium. Multiple levels will encourage...

Creating a realistic background for your fish tank can be done in multiple ways. If you enjoy the look of genuine rock to back your pet fish and aquarium plants, you can make a fish tank rock...

While acrylic aquariums may scratch more easily than glass, the scratches can be removed by sanding and buffing, unlike glass. Scratches and scuffing can also be removed from both the inside and...

Plexiglas aquariums offer several advantages over glass ones. They're much lighter, harder to break, a bit clearer unless they become scratched and can be formed with a single continuous piece....

Building a customized acrylic aquarium from scratch takes steady hands and patience, but with no need for major tools, you can do it yourself. All you need is a sound design, a reliable source for...

Getting a small tank for your fish may not be too big of an investment, but once you start moving up among the larger tank sizes, you'll see the prices rise significantly. Rather than letting the...

Aquariums can be costly. If you want one for your fish, reptiles or small mammals, but you don't want to spend quite so much money, you can save big by making your own. It will take a little time...

If you have that can-do spirit, you can surely save a few dollars on a fish or reptile aquarium by building your own. Building a small acrylic tank can easily be done in a day, and larger projects...

A breeder box is a helpful tool for any fish breeder. It allows the males and females to spawn, and then be easily separated, making the breeding process much simpler. A pre-made breeder box can...

Do you feel like those other expensive hatcheries don't work the way you want? Then you can use these directions to make your own.

**This is a hard level project and should only be performed by an adult** You can use these plans to make any size aquarium. Always make the bottom piece the size of the finished tank. The...

Fishkeeping is a great hobby, and when you've got a larger aquarium, it's important to find the right aquarium stand to show off your tank and hide your growing collection of tank supplies. There...

Fish make great pets. They don't get in the way around the house and are relatively low maintenance. The biggest expense you will have with your fish is buying their home. It is important that...