Pvc Aquarium Fountain Making | M4 Tech | - Summary

Summary

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**Project:** DIY Aquarium with Water Fountain and Waterfall
**Materials:** PVC pipes, elbows, T-joints, water pump, bottles, glue, etc.
**Summary of Steps:**

1. Create aquarium base from 4-inch PVC pipe
2. Cut and assemble PVC pipes to form the fountain's stand
3. Add a water tube and pump (12V, ~Rs. 250-300)
4. Create 7 small vessels from 2L bottles
5. Attach vessels to the stand using glue
6. Add a waterfall design using hose pieces
7. Decorate with pebbles, plastic plants, and goldfish (or small guppy fish)

**Outcome:** A unique, homemade aquarium with a water fountain and waterfall that can be a stunning decorative piece.

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**Materials and Tools**

1. The project uses 4-inch PVC pipes.
2. A hacksaw blade (with or without a frame) is used for cutting PVC pipes.
3. A cutter is used for cutting curved portions of PVC pipes.
4. A driller is used for making holes.
5. Flex Quick (or similar adhesives like Fevicol Quick or Super Glue) is used for sticking parts together.
6. A glue gun is used in some steps.
7. A 12V water pump (also used for filtering) is utilized.
8. A 2-liter water bottle is repurposed for the project.

**Project Steps**

9. A 25cm long piece of 4-inch PVC pipe is cut for the project's base.
10. Two elbows of 4-inch PVC pipe are attached to the base pipe.
11. A portion of the pipe is cut out to create the aquarium section.
12. Holes are drilled into the pipe for connectors (¾ inch pipe size).
13. Small pieces of 4-inch PVC pipe are filled with a cement and sand mixture.
14. These filled pieces are attached to the elbows without glue.
15. T-joints, ¾ inch PVC pipes, and elbows are used to create the fountain's stand.
16. The stand's design involves multiple T's and elbows.
17. A small tube is passed through the stand for water level and aquarium purposes.
18. A hole is drilled for the tube's passage in the stand.
19. Two stoppers (normally used in taps) are utilized.
20. Seven pieces are cut from 2-liter water bottles for the fountain's design.
21. Quick Flex is used to stick these bottle pieces to the PVC pipes.
22. Openings in the bottle pieces are closed using the bottle caps.
23. A hole is made in one cap for the tube.
24. The tube is connected to a 12V water pump.
25. Pieces of a hose are cut to create a waterfall design.
26. Pebbles and small plastic plants are added to the vessels.
27. The PVC pipes are filled with water.

**Pump and Final Setup**

28. The 12V water pump requires an adapter to function.
29. The pump is set up with the tube.
30. The waterfall and aquarium are finalized with the addition of goldfish or small guppy fishes.