Make Your Own Fish Tank

3 gallons per inch for fish over 3 inches.

Make your own fish tank.

While you can hypothetically build a fish tank of any shape these instructions are for a square or rectangular aquarium. It disrupts the balance of the tank and is harmful to your fish. As a general rule of thumb most people will say one gallon per inch of fish at minimum for fish under 3 inches. Building a fresh or saltwater do it yourself diy aquarium can be fun as well as challenging.

I d recommend a 10 20 water change weekly depending on the size of the aquarium and if possible remove the decor and give it a quick wipe down. Not only is it a gratifying experience but you can make a fish tank that is customized to fit a specific area. Building your own fish tank can give you a sense of accomplishment on several different levels. There is plenty of creativity involved in building an aquarium at home allowing you to experiment with shapes setups and.

Use this materials list pre assembly instructions and complete step by step instructions to construct a 55 gallon glass aquarium with 1 4 inch glass. It depends on the type of fish you have in the tank as well as your routine. I never do anywhere close to a 100 water change.