Aquarium Filters
CO2 Projects
Aquarium Accesories
Lighting
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These DIY aquarium projects are designed to get you thinking creatively and should enable you to save some money on your fish tank addiction. All of the projects below should be used as a general outline as there are several ways to make each one. We have tried our best to be consistent as far as the parts used, but there is an unlimited amount of ways to create things. Hopefully after viewing, you'll have a good idea of where to start. Who knows, maybe you'll find the exact build you need to solve a filtration problem or get that old lighting project finished.
Aquarium filters are definitely the most popular videos in our collection. There are so many different types and styles of DIY aquarium filters that the possibilities are endless. There is a vast amount of materials which can be used to make cheap aquarium filters, my favorites being water bottles, PVC pipe, and when the opportunity presents itself, old lab equipment.
Fertilizers
Old Tank Fix-Ups
Buying all your aquarium accessory items can add up. In this section we highlight more than a few essential items that can be made out of inexpensive parts you may have laying around.
Let's face it, lighting your planted aquarium can be expensive. Here we show you a few DIY aquarium lighting projects to save you money and maybe even teach you some new skills!
Adding CO2 to your planted aquarium has tremendous benefits. Many plants will only be able to thrive with an additional source of carbon so in this section we show you a few different methods for providing your plants with this vital, limiting growth factor.
Making your own fertilizer stock solutions from inexpensive chemicals can end up saving you a ton! Here we show you a few recipes for making both macro and micronutrient planted aquarium fertilizers perfect for your freshwater tank.
If you're like me, your always looking to save a few bucks. Most of the tanks I've bought over the years have been used and required a bit of work to get them in shape. Here we show you a few ways to fix up an older tank and prepare it for setup
Planted Tank Related
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Planted tank projects are those that pertain specifically to the incorporation and multiplication of the plants we all cherish.