Tag: diy
How to Remove Honeycomb Pattern from Fluval Aquariums
A number of Fluval AIO (All In One) aquariums have featured a patterned decal of sorts on the tank exterior. These are usually to obscure equipment or, on newer models, to hide water stains/deposits... Read More
Aquarium Water Change Pump Project
Water changes for our Spec V Aquarium have been performed using a home-brew ‘Python’ type water changer. This was perfect for our old house, where the sink was very close (a few feet actu... Read More
Budget Aquarium Automation Using Smart Plugs
My first step in automating our Spec V aquarium was to add a Leviton timer to control the light on/off cycles. It worked well, but I started to wish for something easier to adjust / program. Also, I... Read More
Inkbird ITC-308 Temperature Controller Preview
One of the more popular pages on this site is the instructional on how to build your own temperature controller using a relay type device like the STC-1000 or the Inkbird ITC-1000. The final bulid i... Read More
How to Make Your Own (Python) Aquarium Water Changer
The first time I read about a Python water changer, I knew it was what I wanted to use for my new aquarium’s maintenance. There are several challenges with performing a water change for your aqu... Read More