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Below are some useful links about Do-It-Yourself on Fish and Aquaria - Pets - Recreation - :
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The Krib: Beginning Fish Keeping - http://faq.thekrib.com/begin.html
Offers a directory of information to assist in the setup of a new aquarium. |
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Guide to Aquatics - http://www.thekrib.com/Filters/Sasala/index.html
Offers guides to the construction of wet-dry filters, hoods, stands, protein skimmers, and other equipment. |
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OZ REEF Marine Park: Plans - http://ozreef.org/diy/
Includes a large collection of plans for at home aquarium projects. |
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KingVinnie's Aquaria Pages: Plans - http://www.kingvinnie.com/aquaria/diy/
Offers plans for many different aquarium projects that can be performed in the home. |
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Aquarium Lighting Guide - http://www.aquarium-lighting-guide.com
Spectra and specifications for various types of aquarium lighting (fluorescent, metal halide), basics of lighting fixture design, and links to off-site DIY lighting projects and suppliers. |
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FishandTips: Aquarium Stands - http://www.fishandtips.com/index.php
Create custom aquarium stands with this script that generates drawings, dimensions, and cost approximations. |
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Tips and Tricks - http://www.reefs.org/library/talklog/g_deutschmann_092097.html
Offers information explaining the little nuances that are often overlooked when performing aquaria projects. |
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The Fishline - http://w3page.com/fishline/diy.html
Provides a collection of diagrams and descriptions of aquarium projects. |
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ATJ's Marine Aquarium Site: DIY - http://www.petsforum.com/personal/trevor-jones/diy.html
From back-up power to water pumps, this site offers a collection of money saving projects. |
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Aquarium Electrical Systems - http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-03/jg/
Article explains the importance of the electrical system as it relates to the marine aquarium. Also offers advice on improving the electrical system to make it safer and more efficient. |
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Double Filter Setup - http://www.geocities.com/fishlandscape/setup.htm
Offers a blueprint to assist in the setup of a tank-top wet/dry filter. |
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Greg's Aquatic Engineering - http://www.geocities.com/gletiecq/fish.html
Application of engineering principles to home tank and filter design. |
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Saltwater Aquariums: Projects Index - http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/diycorner/
Contains aquarium equipment and component plans organized by type. |
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Aquarium Information Source: Aquaria Articles - http://www.save1004.com/articles
Offers articles pertaining to a variety of projects, including breeding, tank repair, quarantine, fish selection, and disease diagnoses. |
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FishGeeks: Articles - http://www.aquaria.info/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=index&catid=&topic=8
Articles on building tanks, filters, and lighting, and raising worms and other live foods. |
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FishGeeks: DIY Forum - http://www.aquaria.info/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewforum&f=57
Web-based discussion of DIY projects. |
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Tropical Fish Island - http://www.tropicalfishisland.com
Information on creating a low cost tropical fish aquarium. |
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