DIY Projects & Plans

I converted my tanks over to LEDs about ~3 years ago. Since that time, I've faced a challenge maintaining both light loving SPS and lower light LPS...

looking to build a sump using 1/4 acrylic and was wandering if anyone on here has an idea of how stong 1/4 really is....the sump will measure...

Finally was able to get my old t5's switched out for some new LED's! 72 cree 3w xp-e's, 36 CW (cool white), 36 RB Royal Blue). I am running them w/o...

After several years of lurking, learning, and planning I have finally begun the process of building a DIY LED array. So far all I have are the...

Ive been wanting to do this for quite awhile, setting a tank up like the ponds in the trop. Over the last year, i have been getting what i needed to...

The Father/Son LED DIY weekend starts tomorrow. I have to get myself an array of tools (read Evil's Thread) from Home Depot. 1st up is for my...

Title says it all.... I need to know how many LEDs a meanwell 30-48P will run! I know theres a math to it but I don't know exactly how to figure it...

I am working on designing my first sump and want feedback. The space I have to work with a closet under the stairs. The space for the sump is...

Hey guys I was just wondering if anyone has added a light to their jbj nanocube to grow chaeto in the back chambers, if so what are you using/ where...

Thinking of making an ATO unit, and was surprised by the number of YouTube vids on the topic. Anyone do their own unit? Plans to use? Plans to avoid?

Well this time it wont be a tutorial..Mostly because i used some specialized tools while building this. Similar results could be acheived using...

Heres a short tutorial on how i made an overflow for my new 4.9g pico. Step 1: Gather supplies: A peice of ABS or acrylic the...