"If I had a 3D printer"

[Printed Reef]

Hello Everyone,

I thought I would come here to open up a discussion on accessories you cannot readily purchase, that leave you thinking, "If only I had a 3D printer". I have been involved with 3D printing for some time now and recently took it towards creating products for reefing. I am always looking for new things to 3D print and wanted to hear the opinions of others in this community. My main goal here is to help find solutions to inconveniences or problems that can be avoided through the utilization of my 3D printers. That being said, if there is anything that you would like to see printed, or if you have any problems you think I could help solve, feel free to reply, message me, or fill out a request form on my website! Thank you!

-Tom

 

[HD_Reefer]

I would print some Fritz bottle holders to clean up my dosing containers a bit.

 

[Woodneers]

I want something like this printed that can be attached to a long acrylic rod. It would be used to lightly stir my sand bed a bit to keep low flow areas clean. The one in the picture is a paint mixer but I have no idea if it is reef safe plastic. Obviously I wouldn’t use the metal part.

 

[Greybeard]

Used to be a guy in St. Louis called his outfit 'printedreefingsolutions'... I did quite a bit of business with him, before I got my own printer. Seems to be gone now. I had him build several custom clamps and mounts and such for me back when I was putting my system together. Print my own, these days.

I did a 3 way gang mount for 1/4" RO/DI ball valves last week. That one worked out well. Everybody uses them, and there is no good way to mount them. You're welcome to look at what I did, improve it... might be a good seller for you.

Best of luck to you. Good to have a source in the hobby for people without a printer.

 

[Dennis Cartier]

When I get room for a 3D printer, one of my first projects is for servo mounts for 3 way and 2 way ball valves.

I also plan on making a 2D powerhead positioning system. Like a sea sweep, only able to pan and tilt.

Dennis

 

[FortyFour44]

Maybe something like this: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/mysis-cup-barr-aquatic-systems.html

Custom habitats for finicky fish.

Rods for aquascaping

Platforms for proper skimmer placement

Filling gaps to prevent jumpers. Even tanks with custom screens have gaps.

 

[Printed Reef]

I want something like this printed that can be attached to a long acrylic rod. It would be used to lightly stir my sand bed a bit to keep low flow areas clean. The one in the picture is a paint mixer but I have no idea if it is reef safe plastic. Obviously I wouldn’t use the metal part.

Hello,

That totally sounds like something I could do. If you are interested, I could print something just like that for you. Let me know!

-Tom

 

[Woodneers]

Hello,

That totally sounds like something I could do. If you are interested, I could print something just like that for you. Let me know!

-Tom

Get after it. I was looking for a 3’ section of rod to attach it to. I’m torn between a hex rod and the normal round rods. Maybe throw in a nylon bolt to attach it? I’m totally open to input.

 

[Printed Reef]

Get after it. I was looking for a 3’ section of rod to attach it to. I’m torn between a hex rod and the normal round rods. Maybe throw in a nylon bolt to attach it? I’m totally open to input.

I am working on designing different ones so you have some options. I was thinking the hole on the mixer could be a certain diameter to which the rod can fit snuggly, or be super glued in for extra durability. I was also going to make one with a small 3D printed screw that would secure the rod in place.

 

[Ippyroy]

I'd love something like neat aquatics feeding ring for a mangrove. Top and bottom piece, and add rings inside that can be removed as the tree grows. The top and bottom pieces need some form of hinge so it can open to remove as well.

 

[Alexreefer]

Always wanted to make some sort of feeding cup where I could drop a cube of Mysis and it slowly thaws out In the tank.

 

[kev.2013]

I want something like this printed that can be attached to a long acrylic rod. It would be used to lightly stir my sand bed a bit to keep low flow areas clean. The one in the picture is a paint mixer but I have no idea if it is reef safe plastic. Obviously I wouldn’t use the metal part.

I was actually thinking about having a friend make me a little “rake” arrangement for an acrylic rod. For when I want to smooth out my sandbed a bit post cleanup.

 

[Woodneers]

I am working on designing different ones so you have some options. I was thinking the hole on the mixer could be a certain diameter to which the rod can fit snuggly, or be super glued in for extra durability. I was also going to make one with a small 3D printed screw that would secure the rod in place.

ok pm me with any details and we will work it out, basically I want to hand stir the sand bed in certain spots without going shoulder deep. Thinking a 36” rod but don’t know what lengths they come in.

 

[markwayts]

Hello Everyone,

I thought I would come here to open up a discussion on accessories you cannot readily purchase, that leave you thinking, "If only I had a 3D printer". I have been involved with 3D printing for some time now and recently took it towards creating products for reefing. I am always looking for new things to 3D print and wanted to hear the opinions of others in this community. My main goal here is to help find solutions to inconveniences or problems that can be avoided through the utilization of my 3D printers. That being said, if there is anything that you would like to see printed, or if you have any problems you think I could help solve, feel free to reply, message me, or fill out a request form on my website! Thank you!

-Tom

If i had a 3d printer i'd make a peristaltic pump with a stepper motor and 2 lines to do continuous water changes. Nobody makes one and the markup on those dosing pumps is outrageous.

 

[shakacuz]

light shroud for sump light. i had to jerry rig my own diffuser + shroud to block off light. but perhaps printing one more modular, where you can add more “blinds” to increase the coverage