Luck be a Lady

[LadyMac]

Did you get yourself a 3d printer?


I have read many accounts of people using PLA in their reef, even long term. I would think for a short period, I would use it myself, until I got petg ordered. Pick a plain solid color to minimize ingredients for colorants.

Yes that is what I almost sliced my finger off on

We have black so that should be ok. Working on getting clear for some lid stuffs

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Welcome to the club!

I found the creality brand petg to print good for me every time. I do not store it specially, no extra dryers or what nots. My house is regularly over the desired humidity for printing yet I'm still printing fine.

Under 14 bucks right now
Limited-time deal: CREALITY PETG Filament 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament, 1kg (2.2lb) Neatly Wound Spool, Dimensional Accuracy ±0.03mm, 2024 Latest Batch, Fit for Ender, Bambu Lab, Anycubic,ELEGOO FDM Printers, Black https://a.co/d/07NOvUL5

Also have "transparent " for a few $ more Creality PETG 3D Printing Filament 1.75mm, Excellent Toughness High Precision, Odorless Non-Toxic Moistureproof, 1kg(2.2lbs) Glossy PETG Filament for 3D Printer (Transparent) https://a.co/d/03lL2aDX

 

[Projects with Sam]

Today I’m going to hunt down an stl for a skimmer rack lol.

Can I use PLA in the reef until I get a better filament? @Projects with Sam

yes! I just use egg crate for the skimmer racks.

PLASKOLITE 2' x 4' White Egg Crate Louver Light Panel

Egg Crate Louvers provide visual comfort and lighting efficiency. The open cell design allows for free air circulation resulting in lower operating temperatures, which increases ballast life and improves lamp performance.

www.menards.com

 

[tbrown]

Today I’m going to hunt down an stl for a skimmer rack lol.

Can I use PLA in the reef until I get a better filament? @Projects with Sam

Really depends on the brand of PLA they say. Some may have more impurities but I have both PLA and PETG in my tanks and I only have Sunlu which is cheap.

 

[LadyMac]

yes! I just use egg crate for the skimmer racks.

PLASKOLITE 2' x 4' White Egg Crate Louver Light Panel

Egg Crate Louvers provide visual comfort and lighting efficiency. The open cell design allows for free air circulation resulting in lower operating temperatures, which increases ballast life and improves lamp performance.

www.menards.com

Do you print the legs or just stack the crate? It seems that I’m going to need some height.

Also I’ve noticed all the files for the stands are way too large lol. My sump chamber is small I guess.

 

[fishguy242]

build a box w eggcrate, cut with side cutters, put together w zip ties...

 

[LadyMac]

build a box w eggcrate, cut with side cutters, put together w zip ties...

Don’t ask why I never even thought of that. I’ve made things like that before but for some reason my brain didn’t go there for this XD

Now I have to find a ride to Lowe’s

 

[tbrown]

build a box w eggcrate, cut with side cutters, put together w zip ties...

Or heat gun bend the legs.

 

[Projects with Sam]

the bent leg method looks really clean. CA also works on it.
you could also use PVC ceiling tile if you wanted smooth and flat material. they may sell 2'x2' tiles of that.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Genesis-Common-24-in-x-24-in-Actual-23-75-in-x-23-75-in-Smooth-Pro-White-Smooth-15-16-in-Drop-Tile-Ceiling-Tiles/50022198

 

[MrsBugmaster]

the bent leg method looks really clean. CA also works on it.
you could also use PVC ceiling tile if you wanted smooth and flat material. they may sell 2'x2' tiles of that.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Genesis-Common-24-in-x-24-in-Actual-23-75-in-x-23-75-in-Smooth-Pro-White-Smooth-15-16-in-Drop-Tile-Ceiling-Tiles/50022198

Never thought of this. Good idea

 

[tbrown]

Bent leg is how I make the Egg Crate racks and such.

 

[tbrown]

Just don't overheat the plastic or it warps.