Ecotech Critter Guard 3d Printed

mipstien · Oct 24, 2018

I noticed there are a few guards for the Ecotech and other brand wave makers. I attempted to initially recreate all the ones that I could find. I eventually decided they had things I liked and didn't like. So I designed my own.
Here is my take on an mp40qd guard.

mta_morrow · Oct 24, 2018

Nice work!

Do you like how it turned out?

mipstien · Oct 24, 2018

mta_morrow said:
Nice work!

Do you like how it turned out?

I do. I have made 4 of them and this was the only design I felt that had good flow and would be something to actually show and produce. The hardest part was getting good flow through it.
I haven't had a lot of time with it. I am still testing it and will know better after I get the second one printed for the other side.

boostedvq · Oct 24, 2018

is this something you think you'll eventually sell?

mipstien · Oct 24, 2018

boostedvq said:
is this something you think you'll eventually sell?

It's a good possibility. I'm not certain what a good price is yet.

don_chuwish · Oct 26, 2018

Looks good! Now need to do some for the Vectras

mipstien · Oct 26, 2018

don_chuwish said:
Looks good! Now need to do some for the Vectras

I don't have one to test or even measure with. If I can find one local I will see what I can come up with.
Currently have someone wanting one for a jebao sw-2.

Chris’s fish · Nov 9, 2018

What type of plastic did you print with?

mipstien · Nov 9, 2018

I used PLA+.

Chris’s fish · Nov 9, 2018

mipstien said:
I used PLA+.

What brand did you use? I am looking to print some stuff for my tanks, but have been confused what plastics are safe

mipstien · Nov 9, 2018

I used Esun PLA Pro (plus). It is not as brittle as regular pla. I don't even get regular pla any more after going to this stuff. It is night and day difference.
I have had luck with pla and petg for keeping in my tank. Fully submersed and something that goes in and out and never had any issues.

ChrisQ0904 · Nov 10, 2018

Is this on thingiverse?

mipstien · Nov 20, 2018

ChrisQ0904 said:
Is this on thingiverse?

It isn't but if you would like a copy I don't mind sending one. I plan on putting it up and offering it for sale. I just haven't had the time lately to get anything done.