3D Reefin'
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Hello R2R Members,
This is my first post, as well as my first nano reef. (not sure if this belongs in the 3D printed or nano section).
This whole project started when I found a nice, near mint, round bowl on its way out to the garbage.
It had been a while since I least had an aquarium (freshwater), thought it would be neat to have a betta fish on my desk.
So I started by printing a stand. The bowl opening does not sit parallel to the ground, but at an angle.
The next issue I encountered, was water circulation. I'm aware that filtration is not needed at my water volume, but when you can print a filter, why not?
Before I knew it, this project turned from a simple betta bowl, into a nano reef build. Anyways, here are some specs and pics.
Features:
HOB filter body, hugs the shape of the bowl.
2 adjustable pumps (65gph each), one for the filter and one for water circulation/backup
2 adjustable flow outputs
Media rack with 4 slots.
Surface skimming/water noise reduction tray
Dedicated heater area.
Refugium chamber and light.
Macroalgae screen/water diffuser.
LED adjustable light w/ remove
Digital temperature display
One power cable, for minimal cable mess.
A lot of time went into this project, more than initially planned. Mainly 3D printing and CAD time, approximately 230 hrs of printing. Surprisingly, I only had a 2 reject parts.
It's been cycling it for about a week, no leaks so far. Going to run it for a few months before I add any livestock.
If you have any questions or comments, I'll try to answer them.
3D Reefin'
Here's a teaser. I'll get better pictures of the bowl when I get a chance.
This is my first post, as well as my first nano reef. (not sure if this belongs in the 3D printed or nano section).
This whole project started when I found a nice, near mint, round bowl on its way out to the garbage.
It had been a while since I least had an aquarium (freshwater), thought it would be neat to have a betta fish on my desk.
So I started by printing a stand. The bowl opening does not sit parallel to the ground, but at an angle.
The next issue I encountered, was water circulation. I'm aware that filtration is not needed at my water volume, but when you can print a filter, why not?
Before I knew it, this project turned from a simple betta bowl, into a nano reef build. Anyways, here are some specs and pics.
Features:
HOB filter body, hugs the shape of the bowl.
2 adjustable pumps (65gph each), one for the filter and one for water circulation/backup
2 adjustable flow outputs
Media rack with 4 slots.
Surface skimming/water noise reduction tray
Dedicated heater area.
Refugium chamber and light.
Macroalgae screen/water diffuser.
LED adjustable light w/ remove
Digital temperature display
One power cable, for minimal cable mess.
A lot of time went into this project, more than initially planned. Mainly 3D printing and CAD time, approximately 230 hrs of printing. Surprisingly, I only had a 2 reject parts.
It's been cycling it for about a week, no leaks so far. Going to run it for a few months before I add any livestock.
If you have any questions or comments, I'll try to answer them.
3D Reefin'
Here's a teaser. I'll get better pictures of the bowl when I get a chance.
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