8 Household Items Begging You To Turn Them Into Aquariums

Why buy a fish tank when you can make one? Whether you're a craft beginner or a seasoned expert, create a unique home for your fishy friends.

1. Empty Bottle Micro Tank

Super easy and easy to follow instructions at College Life DIY.

2. Converted Xbox 360

Detailed instructions, and a video, are available at Blue World Aquariums.

3. Gumball Micro Aquarium

Learn how to make this mid-skill level tank at Instructables.

4. Non-Functioning Blender Betta Fish Tank

Read all about how to convert the kitchen appliance at Instructables.

5. Heated LED Coffee Hot Tropical Fish Tank

Step-by-step instructions at Robots and Computers.

6. Upcycled Retro Television Aquarium

Apartment Therapy has detailed instructions on how to create this vintage fish home.

7. Working Piano Aquarium

Extremely detailed instructions at Errthum.

8. Recycled Old CRT Monitor Fish Tank

Instructables explains each step, including how to safely remove the PC guts.