The Mediocreef

[stoney7713]

Got some brine shrimp hatching in this thing now. 3D printing is as addictive as reef keeping.

 

[Reefing_addiction]

In tank brine shrimp hatchers. Still working on the transparent front.

I’m trying to figure out how this would work

 

[stoney7713]

I’m trying to figure out how this would work

Eggs float in the back, when the brine shrimp hatch they sink and swim towards the light at the bottom of the middle section. Then out through the grate on the front.

 

[Reefing_addiction]

Eggs float in the back, when the brine shrimp hatch they sink and swim towards the light at the bottom of the middle section. Then out through the grate on the front.

Hmmm I like this idea….

How big is it?

This should maybe be something that has magnets so you can have it at the top of the tank where it will be easier to access.

You need to be able to clean out old egg shells.

Maybe even a way to place a mesh between the hatchery and the escape route? Not sure how large brine are compared to their egg shells but I wouldn’t want that going into the tank

 

[Reefing_addiction]

Hmmm I like this idea….

How big is it?

This should maybe be something that has magnets so you can have it at the top of the tank where it will be easier to access.

You need to be able to clean out old egg shells.

Maybe even a way to place a mesh between the hatchery and the escape route? Not sure how large brine are compared to their egg shells but I wouldn’t want that going into the tank

Just my 2 cents!!!

 

[stoney7713]

Hmmm I like this idea….

How big is it?

This should maybe be something that has magnets so you can have it at the top of the tank where it will be easier to access.

You need to be able to clean out old egg shells.

Maybe even a way to place a mesh between the hatchery and the escape route? Not sure how large brine are compared to their egg shells but I wouldn’t want that going into the tank

Definitely a work in progress. It's about 140x140x100mm or almost 6x6x4 inches.

As long as there isn't a lot of turbulence in the rear section the eggs.

I'll be testing it soon to find out.

 

[907_Reefer]

I'm in the same boat here, why bother even turning it on if it's just going to yell at me :rolleyes:

 

[Mschmidt]

I'm in the same boat here, why bother even turning it on if it's just going to yell at me :rolleyes:

It shut off moments before the picture.

 

[Mschmidt]

Almost bought one the other day! Then decided on a Bar Goby, then just got a bottle of pods and phyto instead....

I like this dude. He's been out doing his job well, angering the rfa though.

 

[stoney7713]

Nice...

 

[stoney7713]

Hmmm

Going to tweak parameters and try again

 

[Mschmidt]

Hmmm

Going to tweak parameters and try again

Getting there.

 

[stoney7713]

Getting there.

I just got through stopping the 3rd attempt. Used someone else's print profile, 105% flow and a lot of other changes. It's an attempt to fill in all the cracks and melt the lines together. It's definitely clearer but it's got boogers everywhere.

 

[stoney7713]

still rough in spots

 

[stoney7713]

Maybe I should just get a laser for this one project? I'm sure there are many other reasons to get one too.

 

[Stang67]

still rough in spots

That is not a banana sir.

 

[tbrown]

Maybe I should just get a laser for this one project? I'm sure there are many other reasons to get one too.

Try printing vertically instead?

 

[stoney7713]

Try printing vertically instead?

I don't think it would make a positive difference. More layers, more variations. Plus the bridging would be horrible. I'm running at a higher temp to get the filament to flow better and fuse the lines.

 

[stoney7713]

Try printing vertically instead?

Maybe a .8 nozzle, print as few layers as possible and as thick as possible.

 

[stoney7713]

Or maybe not, just read somewhere that they were printing at .1 height and getting good results. Problem is that takes printing time from less than 2 to more than 12