DIY Desktop Micro-Aquarium - Freshwater and Saltwater Compatible, 3D Printed 20-liter Back-Filter Aquarium, Modular Design DIY Small Reef Tank

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DIY Desktop Micro-Aquarium - Freshwater and Saltwater Compatible, 3D Printed 20-liter Back-Filter Aquarium, Modular Design DIY Small Reef Tank

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
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As of now, this aquarium is complete as a freshwater tank. Those needing a freshwater aquarium can directly print and use it.

Subsequent optimization and adjustments will be made specifically for saltwater tanks. The saltwater version link is as follows:

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Necessary Accessories:

 

1. A 20-liter tank.

Specific dimensions 20cm*20cm*20cm, the glass must be 5mm, it's expensive on Taobao, about 22 yuan on Taoduo can be shipped for free, local flower, bird, fish, and insect markets have better quality, and it will not exceed 30 yuan. (According to March 2024 prices)

 

2. A USB water pump.

Side filter model, height less than 3 centimeters, length less than 4.2 centimeters, width 3 centimeters or less.

The water pump size used in the video demonstration is 4.1cm*3cm*2.9cm.

The price of the water pump is around 10 yuan, too high or too low is not normal, especially the price is too low, it may be a 220v water pump, the size is suitable, it can be used, but it is not as safe as 5v safe voltage.

The USB water pump needs to be plugged into a USB power supply, you should not need to buy this, after all, who doesn't have spare USB power supply at home.

If you really need to buy, Taobao, Taoduo a few yuan for free shipping can get one.

 

 

 

Open-source address: https://www.heie.cn/post/67.html

Installation demonstration: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV18y421i7Jf/?share_source=copy_web&vd_source=2e40c488e3ce5a7e8c4c0407d477496c

 

 

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Does the main box print require supports?
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Replying to @heie :
Expert, how do I adjust the support settings? The supports inside are difficult to remove.
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Replying to @H.Kardy :
Use manual tree-like supports, organic trees, and manually draw a circle around the outside. Additionally, if it is to be used in a saltwater tank, please wait a few days. I will be updating it with several accessories, and the main body will also need to be adjusted.
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Thanks! I made it a little smaller, suitable for a 15*15*18 small tank O(∩_∩)O
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Could you share the 15-back filter with us? Thank you very much.
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Same request
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Is there no document for the pump cover and the bottom sand box?
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A bottom sand box is not necessary. If you choose to use one, it's best to cover the bottom sand box area with a sticker on the outside of the fish tank to prevent brown algae from forming between the bottom sand box and the inner wall of the tank, which is unsightly.
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Thanks to the author for open sourcing this. The klp1 print cannot be supported, so I redesigned a shell without support, which is finally fixed by three hooks, compatible with the author's motor compartment and other accessories. I would like to ask the author if he could open source the release.
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like this
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Hello, will the egg dividing portion be updated?
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Yes, the egg divider, the filter paper machine, and the base of the electrical compartment will all be updated. They are now mostly finished, but they are a bit noisy. We are still working on improving them...
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Should I leave a space for a heating rod?
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If you don't use a water separator, the heating rod can be placed in the middle compartment. If you do use a water separator, you can buy a shorter heating rod to place in the water outlet compartment above the pump module.
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I didn't see the video
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The video link has been updated
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Can it be printed in PLA or does it require PETG
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Can I print it with ABS?
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