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Application of engineering principles to home tank and filter design.
http://www.geocities.com/gletiecq/fish.html
Offers guides to the construction of wet-dry filters, hoods, stands, protein skimmers, and other equipment.
http://www.thekrib.com/Filters/Sasala/index.html
Offers a blueprint to assist in the setup of a tank-top wet/dry filter.
http://www.geocities.com/fishlandscape/setup.htm
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.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-03/jg/
Offers articles pertaining to a variety of projects, including breeding, tank repair, quarantine, fish selection, and disease diagnoses.
http://www.save1004.com/articles
Offers a directory of information to assist in the setup of a new aquarium.
http://faq.thekrib.com/begin.html
Offers instructions, pricing, and pictures for a variety of reef tank projects.
http://www.saltreef.com/projects/index.htm
Create custom aquarium stands with this script that generates drawings, dimensions, and cost approximations.
http://www.fishandtips.com/index.php
Offers plans for many different aquarium projects that can be performed in the home.
http://www.kingvinnie.com/aquaria/diy/
Offers information explaining the little nuances that are often overlooked when performing aquaria projects.
http://www.reefs.org/library/talklog/g_deutschmann_092097.html
Offers money saving ideas for aquarium keepers.
http://petfish.net/qtip.htm
From back-up power to water pumps, this site offers a collection of money saving projects.
http://www.petsforum.com/personal/trevor-jones/diy.html
Contains a large collection of plans for at home aquarium projects.
http://ozreef.org/diy/
Provides a collection of diagrams and descriptions of aquarium projects.
http://w3page.com/fishline/diy.html
Contains aquarium equipment and component plans organized by type.
http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/diycorner/
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.
http://www.aquarium-lighting-guide.com
Articles on building tanks, filters, and lighting, and raising worms and other live foods.
http://www.Aquaria.Info/modules....e=News&file=index&catid=&topic=8
Web-based discussion of DIY projects.
http://www.aquaria.info/index.ph...ame=PNphpBB2&file=viewforum&f=57
Information on creating a low cost tropical fish aquarium.
http://www.tropicalfishisland.com