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Hofer Gurgle Buster (HGB) is aimed at reducing gurgling in an overflow, external or internal, often times the single greatest contribution of noise. - [Details]

With this article it is my hope to help those that are interested in a Planted Discus Tank achieve their goals through a pictorial step-by-step setup using gravel and sand as a substrate. I will also discuss some of the planning that is involved in such a setup. Links to sites mentioned will be placed at the end of this article. - [Details]

After a very long delay, I'm finally writing up the construction details of my 46g Paludarium. I didn't take as many step-by-step pictures as I intended to, but I think I have enough for everyone to get the general idea. - [Details]

So, you are going to set up a new Planted Tank! First of all, congratulations. A Planted freshwater tank can be one of the most beautiful tanks around, even matching exotic reef tanks. And the fish that live in heavily planted tanks often look much more colorful and healthy than the same fish in a non-planted tank. The plants provide plenty of cover, allowing fish to feel more safe and secure. And the plants can keep water much cleaner than any filter ever invented. - [Details]

After a handful of requests, I have made a downloadable windows application that includes the Nutrient Calculator, CO2 Calculator, and CO2 Chart from this website. - [Details]

Awsome sump - [Details]

This article explains the basic concepts of how an Overflow/Syphon box for a Wet/Dry filter works. It also gives you an idea of how mine is built. Note that I did not build my own because I had an old one on-hand. But it's basic acrylic construction. You need to be very precise on the outside box if you are building your own, because if that part leaks, your floor gets all wet! - [Details]

I just had to have me a sump, I hated the look of a hang-on filter. No way I was going to drill a hole in my new tank! All the designs and do-it-yourself ideas called for a skimmerbox. "If I'm going to spend my time and money making my own filter why on earth would I only want to suck the water off the top?" I mean if I have a pump capable of moving up to 600 gallons per hour, just how many times would that top-water need to be filtered? Exactly how many gallons are on the top layer anyway? If my 55 gallon tank is 21 inches high and I filter the top 1inch of it, that means I am filtering about 2.54 gallons of water ... 226 TIMES AN HOUR. What about the rest of the tank? - [Details]

This is more of a totally differnet idea then a modification to my design. The concept of a submerged water intake with controlled air-intake concept is the same, the method of solving the problem is totally different and impressive. - [Details]

What is ODNO Lighting? ODNO lights are normal fluorescent lights that are rigged to burn brighter than the manufacturer-rated wattage. This allows a hobbyist to inexpensively setup a high-light tank. The setup described below produces approximately 1.75 the normal bulb output. So, a 32 watt bulb, would produce approximately 56 watts. Our light strip will allow for two of these, so we can build a 112 watt light strip for $20-$30, bulbs included. - [Details]

This is an inexpensive way to light a fish tank using screw type compact fluorescent bulbs. You will need just 7 very inexpensive items to complete this project. Here is an itemized list. - [Details]

It's very easy to make your own sponge filter. The small filter sponges that comes with most filters are not large enough for big tanks so it's advisable to make your own. - [Details]

Here's another Do-it-Yourself project that's quite easy and will give you good service when assembled properly. Unfortunately I didn't detail this project with many photos so I'll do my best to explain it in detail. Here's the picture of the finished FBF (Fluidized Bed Filter), and I'll try my best to walk you through it. - [Details]

This is a little article on how I built my DIY Trickle filter that sits in my 36x12 sump tank. Photos are located below. - [Details]

Coconut caves are great for any fish that likes to hide and that will fit in them. Kribensis. african dwarf frogs, african knife fish, and rainbow sharks love them. They may lower your pH too. - [Details]

This project outlines how to create a decorative DIY aquarium cave out of PVC pipe and some extra substrate or sand. The best thing about this project is you can make caves that match your existing substrate exactly for the most realistic looking cave. - [Details]

I had seen several very nice backgrounds made from syrofoam in various tanks so when I bought my new 720 litre I decided to make one. This is how it went. - [Details]

To put it plainly – I am an aquarist on a budget. This has led me to search for low cost alternatives to the overpriced aquarium gravel in stores. After searching a while for a solution that is safe for the fish and for the equipment, I have found a few viable options. One is suitable as a sand substrate the other is suitable as a gravel substrate. - [Details]

Here's a little Do-it-Yourself project. It's basically a background with a network of caves built-in, and covered w/ lava rock, so it blends in w/ the tank. - [Details]

Here is a simple do-it-yourself aquarium trap you can build and use to easily capture and remove fish, as well as modify to catch common saltwater aquarium pests with, such as problem crabs, bad type errant bristle or fireworms, and mantis shrimps. - [Details]