3D aqua scaping?

[Reefs anonymous]

Just curious if anyone has ever built a reef structure using 3D printing? If you have, could you please share.

 

[SlugSnorter]

Just curious if anyone has ever built a reef structure using 3D printing? If you have, could you please share.

you can, but you shouldn't use regular filaments as they can leach into water and harm livestock. Unless its a Fowler its better to use rock.

 

[JNalley]

you can, but you shouldn't use regular filaments as they can leach into water and harm livestock.

So, from what I understand, people are mixed on this particular point. PLA and PETG are two of the most common filament types on the market and most of the world seems to agree that they are reef safe. So much so that companies are making Media Baskets, Feeding cups, feeding clips, weir blockers, flow directors, and so many other things out of them that it's quickly becoming the "in" thing to have/use 3D printed parts. As far as I am aware PLA and PETG are completely safe for Reef Aquariums, however you will find information to the contrary.