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Projects
Index
General websites that have a number of DIY projects listed on them. The individual projects will already be linked in the sub-catagories.
Snailman's DIY Plans Variety of DIY plans, from protein skimmers to calcium reactors.
1'942
Electronic Projects / Colorimeter
Index
Used as a more accurate way of measuring the colour of a test kit solution. Need to calibrate though.
Simple Photometer Part 2 Background behind the principle of a photometer (calorimeter) plus instructions on how to build on. In three parts. Written in German.
3'002
Simple Photometer Part 3 Background behind the principle of a photometer (calorimeter) plus instructions on how to build on. In three parts. Written in German.
3'039
Simple Photometer Part 1 Background behind the principle of a photometer (calorimeter) plus instructions on how to build on. In three parts. Written in German.
3'371
Selfbuild Colorimeter Detailed instructions on how to build a colorimeter.
4'646
Electronic Projects / pH Meter - Controller
Index
Electronic circuits to construction a pH meter and/or controller to monitor/control the pH of the reef aquarium water.
Simple pH Meter Electronic circuit schematic of a pH meter.
9'464
Electronic Projects / Reef Controller
Index
Multi function controllers for the operation of lighting, temperature etc for a reef aquarium.
Schematic Controller - pH - uS - Redox Instructions, diagrams and discussions for the construction of a do it yourself controller for pH, conductivity and redox potential. In Dutch.
3'523
SMS Transceiver for PIC (SMST4PIC) Instructions, parts list, diagrams and photos of the construction of
a PIC microcontroller connected to a mobile phone via RS232. This allows sending and receiving SMS from a PIC single chip microcontroller.
4'347
Filtration / Protein Skimmer
Index
All classes of protein skimmers, with varying details of construction, diagrams, parts list, photographs and hints.
Skimmer Design 101 Introduction to the theory behind protein skimmers and their design.
5'604
Filtration / Protein Skimmer / Airstone
Index
Protein skimmers that utilise wooden airstones to introduce the small air bubbles into the water. The more simple, oldest protein skimmer design and has a reputation for being a bit inferior to the other air introduction techniques. However, if operated correctly can perform on par with the others.
Skimmer Diagram 2 Diagram of the assembly and parts required for a simple protein skimmer made out of standard plumbing fittings.
3'357
Skimmer Design, PVC Simple protein skimmer design using PVC piping and fittings.
3'395
Skimmer Diagram 1 Diagram of the assembly and parts required for a simple protein skimmer made out of standard plumbing fittings.
3'435
Skimmers Instructions and parts list for the construction of a variety of different protein skimmers.
4'350
Filtration / Protein Skimmer / Downdraft
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Protein skimmers that utilise small items such as bioballs to break up the air into small bubbles. Reputation for being able to introduce a large volume of air, but require a high powered pump.
Skimmer Downdraft Diagram, instructions and photographs of a downdraft protein skimmer made out of PVC. In Portugese.
3'531
Skimmer Downdraft, Overflow Downdraft skimmer design utilising the overflow water to drive it. In Portugese.
3'548
Filtration / Protein Skimmer / Modifications
Index
Modifications to existing, commercially purchased protein skimmers to improve their performance.
Skilter Fix Diagram and instructions on how to get better performance out of a Skilter.
2'962
Filtration / Protein Skimmer / Venturi
Index
Protein skimmers that utilise a venturi after the pump the sucks in air and turns it into small bubbles in the water.
Super Skimmer Plus Theory, instructions, diagrams and photographs of a dual venturi protein skimmer. In French.
4'915
Skimmer Diagram and photographs of the construction of a venturi protein skimmer using an Ehiem venturi.
4'995
Filtration / Sponge Filter
Index
A gentle form of biological filtraton perfect for fry tanks.
Sponge Filter Various written details on sponge filters.
4'795
General System Equipment
Index
General equipment required for a reef aquarium, covering things such as tanks, stands, plumbing etc.
See Through the Surface of Water! Simple device to allow you to see through the water surface more easily. In French.
3'944
General System Equipment / Fish Room
Index
A dedicated area in your house for your hobby, every hobbyists dream ....
Setting Up A Small Fish Room The basic principles of what needs to be considered in setting up a fish room.
4'546
General System Equipment / Overflows, Surface Skimmers and Weirs
Index
Weirs, overflows and siphon overflows/boxes are methods of taking water from the main display tank to the sump.
System of Siphon Diagram of a siphon overflow. In Portugese.
3'368
Surface Skimmer Diagram showing how to make a simple surface skimmer for canister filters.
3'409
Standpipe Weir/Overflow (OZ REEF) Diagrams and some discussion on setting up a type of overflow using piping with only a standpipe.
3'621
Surface Skimmer- Construction details for a surface skimmer/overflow constructed out of plastic nurseries.
3'870
Skimmerless Overflow Instructions and photographs of the construction of an overflow that doesn't skim the surface water out of the display tank.
4'332
Silencing Prefilter Diagram showing a method of silencing a prefilter/overflow.
4'415
Standpipe, Stockman Style (OZ REEF) Photos and details of construction of a simple, compact Stockman style weir standpipe.
4'539
Silencing Overflows Method of reducing the noise of an overflow flowing down to the sump. Written in French.
4'547
Surface Skimmer (OZ REEF) Instructions and a photograph of setting up a surface skimmer using a breeding box to feed hang on back protein skimmers.
4'717
Sump Gurgle Minimiser (OZ REEF) Simple idea to reduce the gurgling noise that can result form using a Durso or Stockman style standpipe, with diagram and details.
5'369
General System Equipment / Plumbing
Index
Various details of things to do with plumbing a reef aquarium.
Standard Piping Sizes Listing of standard plumbing piping sizing/dimensions.
3'253
General System Equipment / Pump Outlets
Index
Equipment for dispering and directing the flow from a pump outlet.
Sprinkler Circulation Device Instructions on using a geared sprinkler device to rotate a pump outlet.
3'559
General System Equipment / Stand
Index
Making your own stand for your aquarium can mean getting exactly what you want, with all the features rather than something off the shelf.
Steel Stand Details and photographs of the construction of a steel tank stand with wooden exterior.
3'265
Scraping, Cleaning and Building Couple of photographs of building a multi level tank rack.
3'814
Stand and Skimmer Cupboard (OZ REEF) Instructions, plans and some photographs of the construction of a stand and cupboard beside it to house the protein skimmer.
3'960
Stands Extensive discussion and some digrams of various tank stands.
4'732
General System Equipment / Sumps
Index
An important part of a reef system, providing a location to place much of the equipment out of view, is as simple and as easy to construct and set up yourself as you want it to be.
Sump Without Holes in the Glass How to set up a sump without having to have holes through the tank glass. In Portugese.
4'860
Sump Model F Photographs of a glass sump design.
6'081
Sump (OZ REEF) Diagram, photographs, parts list and details of a sump with automatic evaporation top up and baffles.
7'151
Sump Design Diagrams of a sump using a glass tank.
9'583
Sump Simple diagram of a sump.
10'907
General System Equipment / Surge Device
Index
Produce alternating or surging currents in a reef aquarium.
Surge Device, Carlson Diagram and quick details of Carlson type surge device. In Portugese.
3'533
Surge Project Quick details on a surge device using a raised and lowered volume.
4'369
Surge box, Carlson Details and photographs of the construction of a surge box from marine plywood based on the Carlson Surge Device.
4'507
Surge Bucket Plans Details on how to construct a surge bucket to generate surging currents in a tank.
4'593
Surge Discussion and instructions on Carlson surge devices.
4'802
Simple Surge Device Article on the construction of a Carlson surge device.
5'242
Surge Box Instructions and detailed images on the construction of a surge box, based on the Carlson design.
5'465
Simple Wavemaker Plans How to use the interaction of two pump outlets to creating swirling currents.
6'455
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DIY Links 
General websites that have a number of DIY projects listed on them. The individual projects will already be linked in the sub-catagories.
All classes of protein skimmers, with varying details of construction, diagrams, parts list, photographs and hints.
General equipment required for a reef aquarium, covering things such as tanks, stands, plumbing etc.
Various details of things to do with plumbing a reef aquarium.