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Isopod culture enclosure

Keep a colony of isopods with a moist side and a dry side

A starter enclosure for isopods. Fine honeycomb vents at the top of both ends keep air moving, and a low divider splits it into a moist side for moss and a dry side for leaf litter and cork bark. The lift-off lid has a bar handle.

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Size: 210 × 140 × 100 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 2.4 mm
Volume: 344 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 426 g
Parts to print: 2
Category: Pets & aquarium
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 31 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 210 × 140 × 100 mm, with 2.4 mm walls
1 divider
Raised text: “ISOPODS”
2 patterned wall panels (cut-out)
Lift-off lid (prints separately)

How to print it

For dwarf species, glue fine mesh behind the vents. PETG takes the damp better than PLA.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. The lid prints as a separate part, top down.

Filament: at most about 426 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $8.53 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 isopod culture enclosure model?

The isopod culture enclosure model measures 210 × 140 × 100 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. For dwarf species, glue fine mesh behind the vents. PETG takes the damp better than PLA. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. The lid prints as a separate part, top down.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 426 g of PLA (344 cm³ printed solid), roughly $8.53 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

How many parts does it print as?

2 parts. The download lays each part flat in its best print position: Download STL gives one file per part, Download 3MF puts them all on one plate.

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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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the isopod culture enclosure model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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