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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