Ecotech Critter Guard 3d Printed

[mipstien]

I noticed there are a few guards for the Ecotech and other brand wave makers. I attempted to initially recreate all the ones that I could find. I eventually decided they had things I liked and didn't like. So I designed my own.
Here is my take on an mp40qd guard.

 

[mta_morrow]

Nice work!

Do you like how it turned out?

 

[mipstien]

Nice work!

Do you like how it turned out?

I do. I have made 4 of them and this was the only design I felt that had good flow and would be something to actually show and produce. The hardest part was getting good flow through it.
I haven't had a lot of time with it. I am still testing it and will know better after I get the second one printed for the other side.

 

[boostedvq]

is this something you think you'll eventually sell?

 

[mipstien]

is this something you think you'll eventually sell?

It's a good possibility. I'm not certain what a good price is yet.

 

[don_chuwish]

Looks good! Now need to do some for the Vectras

 

[mipstien]

Looks good! Now need to do some for the Vectras

I don't have one to test or even measure with. If I can find one local I will see what I can come up with.
Currently have someone wanting one for a jebao sw-2.

 

[Chris’s fish]

What type of plastic did you print with?

 

[mipstien]

I used PLA+.

 

[Chris’s fish]

I used PLA+.

What brand did you use? I am looking to print some stuff for my tanks, but have been confused what plastics are safe

 

[mipstien]

I used Esun PLA Pro (plus). It is not as brittle as regular pla. I don't even get regular pla any more after going to this stuff. It is night and day difference.
I have had luck with pla and petg for keeping in my tank. Fully submersed and something that goes in and out and never had any issues.

 

[ChrisQ0904]

Is this on thingiverse?

 

[mipstien]

Is this on thingiverse?

It isn't but if you would like a copy I don't mind sending one. I plan on putting it up and offering it for sale. I just haven't had the time lately to get anything done.