Copperband Butterfly (CBB) feeder

[Biff0rz]

Want to ween your CBB off of live food/clams, or, teach him to feed out of this so he's not out-competed in the tank during feeding time (*cough* tangs *cough*)? Then you need this in your life, so does your CBB, hah. The 'inside' ends sit one over the other which is where you place your yummy CBB food. The other end sits on the outside of your tank, connected via waterproof magnets (extra).

Print specs:
Printer: Prusa i3 MK3S+ (top of the line)
Filament: PETG (reef safe!)
Layer height: .07mm (great quality, you don't want gaps in the plastic to allow bacteria buildup)
Parimeters: 2 (standard is 2)
Infill: 15% (standard is 15%, no need to make this strong, your CBB is a gentle soul)
Print time: 7.5h

Cost: $26 (no magnets or felt)

• Add waterproof reef safe K&J magnets: +$6 ($32 total with magnets)
• Add felt on outside holder (good for acrylic): +$2 ($34 total with magnets and felt or $28 with just felt)

Shipping: 2-day USPS S&H ($8) is included

Model:

Holder not shown, will update when I snap a pic

 

[VJM 21]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for to take care of my long nose butterfly. Any chance you have magnets strong enough to use with 3/4” glass?

 

[Jminasalli]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for to take care of my long nose butterfly. Any chance you have magnets strong enough to use with 3/4” glass?

Curious about this also

 

[Biff0rz]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for to take care of my long nose butterfly. Any chance you have magnets strong enough to use with 3/4” glass?

Curious about this also

Let me verify the thickness of my glass tonight, I'm pretty sure it's 3/4". The magnets I have for it work pretty well but I can always modify the design for larger magnets. Will update shortly.

 

[Biff0rz]

Let me verify the thickness of my glass tonight, I'm pretty sure it's 3/4". The magnets I have for it work pretty well but I can always modify the design for larger magnets. Will update shortly.

My glass is 1/2" but I can easily modify the design for 3/4" glass and stronger magnets. I'll do some research on which ones to get. Let me know if you want one!

 

[Jminasalli]

My glass is 1/2" but I can easily modify the design for 3/4" glass and stronger magnets. I'll do some research on which ones to get. Let me know if you want one!

For sure let me know when you figure it all out my butterfly is due in in a few weeks from tsm.

 

[Biff0rz]

For sure let me know when you figure it all out my butterfly is due in in a few weeks from tsm.

Pretty much done - here's the 3/4" model - I just need to order some magnets and it should be good. I used the same tolerances as the smaller magnet. On the 1/2" glass model (mine) I use 5lb magnets. This one uses 16lb magnets, it won't move

$3 more for the 16lb magnets

 

[Jminasalli]

Pretty much done - here's the 3/4" model - I just need to order some magnets and it should be good. I used the same tolerances as the smaller magnet. On the 1/2" glass model (mine) I use 5lb magnets. This one uses 16lb magnets, it won't move

$3 more for the 16lb magnets

Awesome let me know how to pay for one. Felt and magnet. I have PayPal or Venmo whatever works for you.

 

[VJM 21]

Pretty much done - here's the 3/4" model - I just need to order some magnets and it should be good. I used the same tolerances as the smaller magnet. On the 1/2" glass model (mine) I use 5lb magnets. This one uses 16lb magnets, it won't move

$3 more for the 16lb magnets

Thank you! I’m definitely in for one with magnets for 3/4” glass. Please pm me with payment information.

 

[Biff0rz]

Awesome let me know how to pay for one. Felt and magnet. I have PayPal or Venmo whatever works for you.

3/4"?
Venmo works, will send pm.

Thank you! I’m definitely in for one with magnets for 3/4” glass. Please pm me with payment information.

Thanks! Will send pm.


Just give me a few days to source the magnets, k&j is slow sometimes. Regardless I'll keep both of you posted of status

 

[Jminasalli]

3/4"?
Venmo works, will send pm.

Thanks! Will send pm.


Just give me a few days to source the magnets, k&j is slow sometimes. Regardless I'll keep both of you posted of status

Yes 3/4 and venmo works

 

[dedragon]

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[Biff0rz]

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True (saw what you posted) but this wasn't meant to be profitable for me at all, just trying to help the community.

 

[rfreema1]

Still making these?

 

[Biff0rz]

Still making these?

yes I am

 

[Rubberfrog]

How do you keep the magnet from degrading in the water?

 

[Biff0rz]

How do you keep the magnet from degrading in the water?

The magnets I purchase are coated in plastic and do not leach anything (unless the plastic is punctured)

 

[ErinAus2020]

How do I order one of these please?

 

[Biff0rz]

How do I order one of these please?

Just send me a pm of your options and I'll get one out to you!

 

[Biff0rz]

Updated easier pricing (no price change):

I offer two models- based on the thickness of your glass. I have feeders for 1/4" / 1/2" or 3/4" glass.

Feeder: $26 (includes $8 2-day shipping)

Waterproof reef safe K&J magnets-
1/2" feeder: +$6 (5.5lb + 3lb magnets)
3/4" feeder: +$9 (17lb + 36lb magnets)

Felt: +$2

Examples:

1/2" model-
feeder + magnets: $32
feeder + magnets + felt: $34

3/4" model-
feeder + magnets: $35
feeder + magnets + felt: $37