3D Printed 5 Gal. Aquarium

[Steven Garland]

No much honestly. I have never seen something so interesting. Keep up the good work !!!

 

[3D Reefin']

No much honestly. I have never seen something so interesting. Keep up the good work !!!

Thank You.

 

[Jon Fishman]

Very cool

 

[3D Reefin']

So after several attempts and slight tweaking of the model, I was finally able to print some small loc-line that would work with my outputs. Approx size is 7mm. Still have a little tweaking to do to the print. Going to try and get a higher resolution print.

 

[ludnix]

Your modeling work is fantastic! I love the design of the bowl with the filter, it reminds me of a fish bowl I'd see on the set of a science fiction space ship lab!

 

[3D Reefin']

Thanks. Tried making it as compact as possible, with a few neat components.

 

[3D Reefin']

Here is a peak at my aquarium set up. Finishing up the stands and going to start filling up the large tanks (cichlids).

If you guys are curious about the small cylindrical tank to the right of the 5 gallon bowl. Here is its build thread.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/10l-3d-printed-aquarium-build.629624/

soon.

 

[Hemmdog]

Truly impressive.

 

[3D Reefin']

Thanks. Patience and a lot of measuring involved.

 

[JoshH]

Almost done, have to print a few more components and finish building the refugium light.

What would you guys add, change or modify on this set up? I'm curious to see what people would do differently.

Well not much to add but for those Star Wars fans, definate Death Star Reef potential here. Maybe in a slightly larger round bowl. Heck I know I'd shell out for it, @Crabs McJones what do you think??

 

[3D Reefin']

Haha. The bowl does have a small dimple in the back, similar to the Death Star in the movie.

 

[kenneking]

This thread is awesome! I am a printer and aquarium nerd, but I do not have your CAD skills! Very impressive work.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

This is really cool!! How am I just now seeing this!?

 

[3D Reefin']

This thread is awesome! I am a printer and aquarium nerd, but I do not have your CAD skills! Very impressive work.

Thanks. Start with basic shapes and combine them to make more complex designs. Remember, less is more, although this is not the best example. haha

Here is an overflow I deigned for my never ending 40 Gallon project.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/3d-printed-overflow-850ghp.632859/

 

[3D Reefin']

This is really cool!! How am I just now seeing this!?

Thanks. I'll try to get some some update pics soon, did a few design modifications.

 

[WallyB]

Cool. Following Along.
Thanks for the TIp on the Other Thread!!

 

[deeb]

Wow very cool.. Envy of your gift and ability!

 

[laverda]

Looks very well thought out.

 

[Easy Reefing]

This is awesome !

 

[3D Reefin']

Looks very well thought out.

Thanks,

Looking back on this project. One of the most difficult parts was designing the filter to hug the radius of the glass and have a clean mating point.

Because its such a small system, its very tricky to access, but maintenance is easy and straight forward. To clean the glass or stick your hand into the tank, you have to drain about 25% of the water or you will overflow the tank. Nano tanks are neat, but definitely require more attention than a bigger system.