Filter intake baby-shrimp guard — 3D-printable model preview

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Filter intake baby-shrimp guard

Stop baby shrimp being sucked into a filter

Slide the slotted sleeve over a 16 mm filter intake: the fine slots on all four sides still let water through freely, but baby shrimp and fry can no longer be sucked into the filter. Cleans with a shake under the tap.

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Size (Base A): 30 × 30 × 70 mm
Shape: Square
Walls: 1.6 mm
Volume: 3.3 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 4.1 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Pets & aquarium
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 42 steps

What’s in it

Square, 30 × 30 × 70 mm, with 1.6 mm walls
1 hole in the floor
4 patterned wall panels (cut-out)
One more base built on (Base B)
Base B: square, 30 × 30 mm (stacked)

How to print it

PETG.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Stacked parts are fused into one print.

Filament: at most about 4.1 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.08 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the filter intake baby-shrimp guard model?

The filter intake baby-shrimp guard model measures 30 × 30 × 70 mm (width × depth × height). That is Base A; one more base is built on. You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. PETG. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Stacked parts are fused into one print.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 4.1 g of PLA (3.3 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.08 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the filter intake baby-shrimp guard model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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