It might be a cool idea to use various marbles/multicolor balls as gravel, then that would also look like gumballs. Dust off that old candy dispenser and create this retro funky gumball fish tank! And I tell you, it is absolutely awesome! I love the look. Well it turns out gumball machines make for the coolest fish tanks. Head on over to Dramatic Aquascape to grab the complete instructions on how to make your own. The next step is to make the rocks suitable to be placed into an aquarium. Create your own Aquarium Rock Columns to mimic real reefs and genuine coral formations to avoid the artificial look. It is great to decorate your aquarium all the time and provides a great hiding for your fishes.

I’m going to wow my friends when Christmas time comes with this amazing DIY. It’s such a super cool idea and a fantastic gift to give to your loved ones.

Not only is each DIY light bulb aquarium super cute, but they are perfectly sized to sit at your desk to keep you company. This elegant and simple marimo moss ball aquarium has been made from reclaimed light bulb. Easy Marimo Moss Ball Light Bulb Aquarium I knew I saved those old gallon jars for something. This DIY is so easy it’s just a matter of finding an empty gallon of pickle jar and adding some rocks, decorative plants and of course – a fish! It looks fantastic and a lot cheaper than store-bought aquariums. The best part… it’s maintenance free and the fish won’t die.

You can make a couple of lamps in no time. Need a fun activity to do with your kids? You can create a faux fish aquarium out of a mason jar and also made it a working lamp. Well, now I can since I have three cats in the house.

Hydroponics is something I have been dabbling in but hadn’t thought to grow catnip. Upcycles in general make my heart happy! Just the idea of making our planet even more awesome – but this DIY Upcycled Fish Tank takes the cake! It’s brilliant.

Art institute exhibit modern fish tank