3D Printed filter pad holder

[coryjac0b]

My JBJ 30 rimless has been up and running for a few months now. Instead of spending money on a filter pad holder and water diverter, so I decided to model one up and print it myself. I bought some felt at the fabric store and cut a bunch of 4" squares that I just remove and toss every other day or as needed. Both parts printed in black PETG. Both these parts are base on InTank designs.

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[mtgmichaelg]

Do you know if the PETG plastic is going to be safe for the aquarium in the long term?


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[coryjac0b]

I am not a chemical/plastics expert, but from everything I have read it seems that PETG is probably the best option to use. ABS is pretty safe as well, but i have not tried printing with ABS yet as it seems to be a bit more challenging to print.