Building your own fish tank can give you a sense of accomplishment on several different levels.
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.
Not only is it a gratifying experience but you can make a fish tank that is customized to fit a specific area.
As a general rule of thumb most people will say one gallon per inch of fish at minimum for fish under 3 inches.
3 gallons per inch for fish over 3 inches.
We re going to assume we want to build a 120 gallon tank with dimensions of 48x24x24 in inches.
It disrupts the balance of the tank and is harmful to your fish.
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.
There is plenty of creativity involved in building an aquarium at home allowing you to experiment with shapes setups and.
It may seem very complicated but in reality if you are armed with patience and motivation there isn t an easier task.
I never do anywhere close to a 100 water change.
It depends on the type of fish you have in the tank as well as your routine.