“Fish are fascinating,” says Lynne Freed, who has a 55-gallon tank in her bedroom in addition to the family’s 500-gallon kitchen aquarium. “They’re so relaxing to watch.

She used lots and lots of LEGO bricks, plus vinyl and spray paint to bring the level to life as a 55-gallon aquarium.

Building an aquarium from a cloth, a cardboard box, and cement is an exciting, creative, and easy DIY project that brings a unique, handmade touch to your home decor. This step-by-step guide will ...