3D Printed filter pad holder

coryjac0b · 04/25/2018, 06:32 AM

My JBJ 30 rimless has been up and running for a few months now. Instead of spending money on a filter pad holder and water diverter, so I decided to model one up and print it myself. I bought some felt at the fabric store and cut a bunch of 4" squares that I just remove and toss every other day or as needed. Both parts printed in black PETG. Both these parts are base on InTank designs.

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mtgmichaelg · 04/25/2018, 10:50 PM

Do you know if the PETG plastic is going to be safe for the aquarium in the long term?

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coryjac0b · 04/26/2018, 06:02 AM

I am not a chemical/plastics expert, but from everything I have read it seems that PETG is probably the best option to use. ABS is pretty safe as well, but i have not tried printing with ABS yet as it seems to be a bit more challenging to print.

04/25/2018, 06:32 AM	#1
coryjac0b Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 823	3D Printed filter pad holder My JBJ 30 rimless has been up and running for a few months now. Instead of spending money on a filter pad holder and water diverter, so I decided to model one up and print it myself. I bought some felt at the fabric store and cut a bunch of 4" squares that I just remove and toss every other day or as needed. Both parts printed in black PETG. Both these parts are base on InTank designs. Thingiverse link

04/25/2018, 10:50 PM	#2
mtgmichaelg Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Miami, FL (Coral Gables) Posts: 90	Do you know if the PETG plastic is going to be safe for the aquarium in the long term? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/26/2018, 06:02 AM	#3
coryjac0b Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 823	I am not a chemical/plastics expert, but from everything I have read it seems that PETG is probably the best option to use. ABS is pretty safe as well, but i have not tried printing with ABS yet as it seems to be a bit more challenging to print.