Instructables: exploring - living - pets - aquarium - fish http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 06:09:58 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to Make a Planted Aquarium CO2 Generator/Infuser http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Planted-Aquarium-CO2-GeneratorInfus/
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Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:13:59 PDT
Gumball Machine Fish Tank http://www.instructables.com/id/Gumball-Machine-Fish-Tank-1/
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Wed, 6 Mar 2013 14:23:26 PST
how to make a fish tank or aquarium http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-fish-tank-or-aquarium/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/FJOU/HAWSI6GQ/F16FJOUHAWSI6GQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/FJOU/HAWSI6GQ/F16FJOUHAWSI6GQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/FJOU/HAWSI6GQ/F16FJOUHAWSI6GQ.SMALL.jpg TheDivineImpulse this is how i made a fish tank using aquarium silicone , be careful when using glass its sharp 
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Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:18:41 PST
Rapture In a Fish Tank http://www.instructables.com/id/Rapture-In-a-Fish-Tank/
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Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:46:46 PDT
Homemade Fish Gel Food http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Fish-Gel-Food/
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Sat, 5 May 2012 03:43:22 PDT
Hang on wall betta/small fish aquarium http://www.instructables.com/id/Hang-on-wall-bettasmall-fish-aquarium/
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Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:34:29 PDT
DIY Aquarium http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Aquarium-1/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FCU/KK4O/GZYCFWN0/FCUKK4OGZYCFWN0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCU/KK4O/GZYCFWN0/FCUKK4OGZYCFWN0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCU/KK4O/GZYCFWN0/FCUKK4OGZYCFWN0.SMALL.jpg trick1 This is my DIY 90 gallon aquarium, everything is done diy except the tank itself. The stand is made of 2x4's and some nicer wood to cover up the ugly 2x4's, I still have to paint the doors black as they were from my other stand which was stained. The canopy houses my 2 10W LED's and the tubing for...
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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:51:39 PDT
2 Easy Coat Hanger Fish Tank Hacks http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Easy-Coat-Hanger-Fish-Tank-Hacks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/UFJK/GXL5XMX0/F3TUFJKGXL5XMX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/UFJK/GXL5XMX0/F3TUFJKGXL5XMX0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/UFJK/GXL5XMX0/F3TUFJKGXL5XMX0.SMALL.jpg Rob K The use of a metal coat hanger can help if you need to lower the water in a fish tank and the noise from the filter is getting to you. The part that was made for the filter was done by my brother. After seeing, that I made my version for the heater. Things needed Metal coat hangers spare a...
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Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:50:26 PST
Pretzel Jar aquarium http://www.instructables.com/id/Pretzel-Jar-aquarium/
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Tue, 8 Nov 2011 18:19:43 PST
Another aquarium LED hood light Easier! cheaper! http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-aquarium-LED-hood-light-Easier-cheaper/
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Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:19:55 PDT
How to setup and build a self contained Saltwater Aquarium with built in Refuge http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-and-setup-a-self-contained-saltwater-d/
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Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:59:14 PDT
Top Aquarium Projects for Aquarists http://www.instructables.com/id/Top-Aquarium-Projects-for-the-Aquarist/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/OH6T/GO2NM6AO/F63OH6TGO2NM6AO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/OH6T/GO2NM6AO/F63OH6TGO2NM6AO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/OH6T/GO2NM6AO/F63OH6TGO2NM6AO.SMALL.jpg mhkabir Getting two goldfish in a bowl! Ah what a nice surprise. It is in this way that many of us get introduced to the hobby of fishkeeping. Fishes as pets have been kept from almost the start of the Roman Age. In those days, people kept their fishes in tanks made of marble, not allowing a view of the fis...
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Wed, 25 May 2011 01:35:43 PDT
Aquarium plant number 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Aquarium-plant-part-II/
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Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:02:17 PDT
Build a better aquarium plant http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-199-aquarium-plant-into-a-1000-plant/
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Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:49:39 PDT
Aquarium Gravel Cleaner http://www.instructables.com/id/Aquarium-Gravel-Cleaner/
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Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:06:59 PST
3D Aquarium Background http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Aquarium-Background/
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Thu, 7 Oct 2010 18:59:25 PDT
Universal faucet mounted aquarium filler (and vacuum) http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-faucet-mounted-aquarium-filler-and-vacu/
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Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:16:29 PDT
Coolest and grotiest fish tank ever! http://www.instructables.com/id/Coolest-and-grotiest-fish-tank-ever/
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Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:29:33 PDT
Project:Aquarius, The Easy Aquarium Water Change Device http://www.instructables.com/id/ProjectAquarius-The-Easy-Aquarium-Water-Change-D/
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Mon, 31 May 2010 08:55:19 PDT
Easy Aquarium Sponge Pump http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Aquarium-Sponge-Pump/
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Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:59:19 PST
How To Do Complete Routine Aquarium Maintenance http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Do-Complete-Routine-Aquarium-Maintenance/
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Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:02:49 PST
CFL Bulb: The Cheap Upgrade to the Aquarium Hood Light http://www.instructables.com/id/CFL-Bulb-The-Cheap-Upgrade-to-the-Aquarium-Hood-L/
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Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:55:34 PST
Easy as 1-2-3 Betta Water Recipe: http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-as-1-2-3-Betta-Water-Recipe/
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Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:35:09 PDT
Table Top Aquarium http://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Top-Aquarium/
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Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:16:30 PDT
Coconut Cave http://www.instructables.com/id/Coconut-Cave/
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Sun, 2 Aug 2009 14:31:57 PDT
diy sump filter for aquariums http://www.instructables.com/id/diy-sump-filter-for-aquariums/
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Sun, 2 Aug 2009 09:30:46 PDT
Cheap automatic aquarium feeder on the go. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-automatic-aquarium-feeder-on-the-go/
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Mon, 6 Apr 2009 15:59:30 PDT
How to Awesome-ize Your HOB Power Filter with Just a Plastic Cup http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Awesome-ize-Your-HOB-Power-Filter-with-Just/
How to Awesome-ize Your HOB Power Filter with Just a Plastic Cup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/YHQ3/FSE8MMF7/FNYYHQ3FSE8MMF7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/YHQ3/FSE8MMF7/FNYYHQ3FSE8MMF7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/YHQ3/FSE8MMF7/FNYYHQ3FSE8MMF7.SMALL.jpg rgrling Hi everyone, my name is Roger and I love this website. Long-time reader but first-time contributer, so please leave plenty of questions, comments, and feedback at the end :)I recently started keeping freshwater fish in an aquarium which came with an Aquaclear 30 Hang-on-Back (HOB) power filter. Whil...
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Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:46:05 PDT
Homemade CO2 Generator PART 2 OUT OF 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-CO2-Generator-PART-2-OUT-OF-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/HVQP/FQHNIVUN/FF9HVQPFQHNIVUN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/HVQP/FQHNIVUN/FF9HVQPFQHNIVUN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/HVQP/FQHNIVUN/FF9HVQPFQHNIVUN.SMALL.jpg x_xPacox_x Please watch Homemade CO2 Generator Part 1!! This shows will tell you about the diffusor.
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Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:08:13 PST
Homemade DIY Aquarium Fish Trap http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-DIY-Aquarium-Fish-Trap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/D5LU/FOB5JVBK/FFFD5LUFOB5JVBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/D5LU/FOB5JVBK/FFFD5LUFOB5JVBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/D5LU/FOB5JVBK/FFFD5LUFOB5JVBK.SMALL.jpg x_xPacox_x You never have to chase your extremely fast fish around the tank with a net for 2 hours anymore! Everything you need to make it with is already at your house and will take 2 minutes to make. Trust me, this trap will not waste your time. THIS VIDEO BELONGS TO QUAQA88 OF YOUTUBE.
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Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:02:29 PST
Homemade Spawning Mop for Fry http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Spawning-Mop-for-Fry/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/3MYZ/FOB5JVBB/FIY3MYZFOB5JVBB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/3MYZ/FOB5JVBB/FIY3MYZFOB5JVBB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/3MYZ/FOB5JVBB/FIY3MYZFOB5JVBB.SMALL.jpg x_xPacox_x This is a great way to save your fry/baby fish from getting eaten by their parents and other tank mates. I highly suggest making one just in case your fish ever have babies. Maximum time to make: 5 minutes. THIS VIDEO BELONGS TO QUAQA88 OF YOUTUBE
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Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:58:26 PST
Homemade CO2 PART 1 OUT OF 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-CO2-Generator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/82K3/FNZAFAXB/F5482K3FNZAFAXB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/82K3/FNZAFAXB/F5482K3FNZAFAXB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/82K3/FNZAFAXB/F5482K3FNZAFAXB.SMALL.jpg x_xPacox_x This is how to make a homemade carbon dioxide generator for your aquarium plants. Please comment. THIS VIDEO BELONGS TO QUAQA88 OF YOUTUBE
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Tue, 2 Dec 2008 17:58:33 PST
Homemade DIY Aquarium Filter http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-DIY-Aquarium-Filter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/2V3D/FNZAFAWO/FJ12V3DFNZAFAWO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/2V3D/FNZAFAWO/FJ12V3DFNZAFAWO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/2V3D/FNZAFAWO/FJ12V3DFNZAFAWO.SMALL.jpg x_xPacox_x This is a very efficient homemade filter. It has mechanical, biological and chemical filtration all in one. Pump will be needed. Maximum time to make(If you have all materials): 15 minutes. THIS VID BELONGS TO QUAQA88 OF YOUTUBE
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Tue, 2 Dec 2008 17:51:13 PST
How to Properly Care for a Betta http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Properly-Care-for-a-Betta-Fish/
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Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:57:09 PDT
cheap homemade aquarium filter http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-homemade-aquarium-filter/
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Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:09:47 PDT
How to make your goldfish thrive @ home http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-goldfish-thrive-home/
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Sun, 5 Oct 2008 22:50:25 PDT
How to properly house betta fish @ home http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-properly-house-betta-fish-home/
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Sun, 5 Oct 2008 15:38:07 PDT
CD Spindle Aquarium Cave http://www.instructables.com/id/CD-Spindle-Aquarium-Cave/
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Tue, 8 Jul 2008 19:10:42 PDT
Illustrated Guide To Reusing A Disposable Aquarium Filter http://www.instructables.com/id/Illustrated-Guide-To-Reusing-A-Disposable-Aquarium/
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Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:25:08 PDT
Setting up your first saltwater aquarium http://www.instructables.com/id/Setting-up-your-first-saltwater-aquarium/
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Tue, 1 Apr 2008 18:55:41 PDT
Begginer Fish tank http://www.instructables.com/id/Begginer-Fish-tank/
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Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:01:43 PDT
Realistic Breeding Grass http://www.instructables.com/id/Realistic-Breeding-Grass/
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Thu, 5 Apr 2007 22:08:44 PDT
Lava Rock Aquarium Background http://www.instructables.com/id/Lava-Rock-Aquarium-Background/
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Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:17:15 PDT
Light Bulb Shrimp Aquarium http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Bulb-Shrimp-Aquarium/
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Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:59:59 PDT