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How to Convert a Salt Water Tank to Fresh Water
Many aquarium enthusiasts will one day make the decision to convert their aquarium from saltwater to freshwater. Whether it is because the saltwater hobby is too labor-intensive and expensive, or...
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How to Build a Computer Aquarium
Maybe you have been wondering what to do with that broken-down old computer monitor sitting in your basement or garage collecting dust. On the one hand, it is virtually worthless. On the other hand, it...
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How to Build a Fish Tank Aquarium
Fish tanks add peaceful decor to any room. Many people enjoy having fish as pets, but fish tanks can be expensive. Making a tank is a less expensive way to keep fish. Builders can make their tanks to...
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How to Build a Homemade Sump Filter for a 125 Gallon Tank
A sump is a secondary tank that it attached to a main tank. Sumps are normally filled with filter media and act as external filters. A sump tanks can be custom made to the exact requirements of the...
View ArticleComponents of Metal Halide Lighting
For aquarium enthusiasts, adequate lighting is can be vital to the survival of their aquatic pets. Metal halide (MH) lights are but one of many choices available. While kits do exist which contain all...
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How to Set Up Refugium With Sump for Aquarium
A refugium is essentially a refuge for aquatic life forms you want to protect from the conditions and inhabitants of the main tank. Refugiums have a variety of uses; they are ideal for cultivating...
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DIY Large Aquarium Plans
Aquariums are bright, sparkling notes in any household. For people who have restricted time or space, an aquarium provides an opportunity to keep and nurture animals, while any marine-minded homeowner...
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How to Add Collected Shells to a Tank
Shells collected at the beach should never just be tossed into the aquarium. While hand-collected seashells add instant beauty and naturalism to an aquarium, they can often host bacteria, algae or...
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How to Clean the Canister Filter in a Marineland C-360
The Marineland Multi-Stage C-360 Canister Filter is designed to use mechanical, chemical and biological filtration to remove sediment, harmful chemicals and bacteria and other materials from aquarium...
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How to Kill Snails in an Aquarium
Unwanted snails in your aquarium can take over a tank within just a few weeks. While a few large snails of specific breeds can be beneficial in cleaning up waste and oxygenating your aquarium's gravel,...
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How to Dry Live Rock
Live rock is used in saltwater aquariums to help sustain life in the aquarium by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria and small animals. When the rock is dried, the life found on the rock...
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How to Identify Red Water Bugs in Coral
If you have Acropora coral living in your tank, you could experience a red-bug infestation. Acropora red bugs live on the coral and can cause damage to sea life. The bugs are often difficult to see,...
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DIY Saltwater Tanks
Fish tanks are bright, soothing additions to a room, and can provide a way for you to increase your experience with marine life through careful cultivation. Saltwater aquariums offer additional...
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How to Build a Corner Aquarium Stand
Triangle-shaped corner aquariums can add visual interest to dead space in any room. Most corner aquariums, because they are intended to be stand-alone pieces of furniture rather than accessories to a...
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What Plants Only Live in Water With Beta Fish?
Besides breathing through water, Betta fish have a lung-like organ that allows them to breathe air above the water line. Because of this the natural habitat of Betta fish is shallower water among water...
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How to Build a Stand for a 125 Gallon Tank
A standard 125-gallon aquarium filled with water, sand, rocks and fish can weigh more than 1,000 lbs. Many pieces of furniture will not support this much weight, but you can build a sturdy stand...
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