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new BUILDING A MONSTER 50,000 GALLON AQUARIUM by Michael "Arapaimag"
Summary: Michael has gone where many serious aquarists would love to follow - constructing his own 50,000 gallon home aquarium! His ongoing recollection of the experience provides fascinating reading - whether you keep guppies or groupers!

BUILDING A FISHROOM by Peter Gallagher
Summary: Advice on insulating, heating, aquarium stands, filtration systems, and lighting, with emphasis on efficiency and cost effectiveness.

BUILDING A FISHROOM by Jason Shaw
Summary: Some notes on what to think about when building a fish room: size of tanks, stands, filtration systems, heating, dehumidifying.

DOING IT RIGHT - BUILDING A FISHROOM by Richard Rice
Summary: Richard built a fish room from scratch in his basement, starting with the walls. He was able to plan for perfection.

COLD WATER FISH ROOM by Bill Shenefelt
Summary: Bill wanted a cold water fish room to supplement his warm water indoor room, so he converted his house's integral single car garage. Photo, and details of equipment.

THE CASCADE SYSTEM by Bill "Pegasus NZ"
Summary: Using his glassworking skills, Bill devised a system of automatic water changing whereby water flows through a series of tanks without depending on drilling or syphons. Illustrated. (Note: This only works for tanks that do not have metal frames).

AUTOMATED WATER CHANGES by Bob Krampetz
Summary: How to construct a siphon/overflow water change system that does not involve drilling tanks. Illustrated.

SOME TIPS ON MULTIPLE TANK MAINTENANCE by Terry Ranson
Summary: Be efficient and save money: use a long hose, store water in barrels and use a pump, buy some supplies by mail order, buy used tanks, central filtration ?, sell the fish you breed.

FLUIDISED BED FILTERS by Tony Wilkins
Summary: Tony strongly recommends a fluidised bed filter system for servicing multiple tanks.

FRY SAVERS by Bill "Pegasus NZ"
Summary: Bill had nowhere to put fry that were being eaten, so he connected a 20 litre pail to their tank, and circulated the tank's water through it.

AQUARIUM IDEAS SENT TO ANOTHER COUNTRY IN 1997
by Dr. Adrian Lawler
Summary: This paper was written in response to an overseas enquiry about how to set up a public aquarium. It is a detailed description of the JL Scott Aquarium in Mississippi, including its construction, costs, mechanical equipment, exhibits, and philosophy. Much of the information here could be useful to anyone considering setting up a large aquarium, multiple display tanks, or a state-of-the-art fish room.

THE J L SCOTT AQUARIUM AND LIVING DISPLAYS by Dr. Adrian Lawler
Summary: How a public aquarium is run: tanks and systems, obtaining specimens, quarantine and treatments before display, the water, feeding, fish health.

new A SUCCESFUL MIX OF WATER AND WOOD by Bob and Jacquie Goad
Summary: A detailed guide, with plans, to make your own 75 gallon aquarium.

HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN STURDY TANK STAND AND CANOPY - PART 1
by Chris Murray
Summary: First in a four part series taking one through the steps needed to build a strong tank stand and canopy.

HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN STURDY TANK STAND AND CANOPY - PART 2
by Chris Murray
Summary: Second in a four part series taking one through the steps needed to build a strong tank stand and canopy.

HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN STURDY TANK STAND AND CANOPY - PART 3
by Chris Murray
Summary: Third in a four part series taking one through the steps needed to build a strong tank stand and canopy.

HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN STURDY TANK STAND AND CANOPY - PART 4
by Chris Murray
Summary: Last in a four part series taking one through the steps needed to build a strong tank stand and canopy.