Misc items you use for your tanks?

[AquaAddict]

I use a pencil torch or a dremel saw to blast or pulverize any algae/pest that I can't get off the rock any other way. The Dremel saw worked very well to remove an aptasia.

My husband attached garden hose ends to all my hoses and pumps so I could just screw and unscrew any combination I need. Ming Wo has fantanstic scraper pads at the front cash register for sale. They look like colourful squares of velcro and they make very short work of any algae on the glass without scratching the glass - much better than anything available from fish stores or on line.

AquaAddict

[xerxes300]

see link:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog...oxic-to-fish-1

[Myka]

Originally Posted by xerxes300

see link:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog...oxic-to-fish-1

You can use many different plastics in a 3D printer, several of which are not harmful to reefs.

http://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ree...astics.175329/

[KTV]

Ive been picking up Dollarama Superglue for making frags and plugging up pest anenome holes.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yGd9gM4NZH...super+glue.JPG

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by GoFish

So canreef has a 3D printer now?! Sweet! Is it complicated converting ideas to real life printed objects?
Electric toothbrushes can be used fully submerged? If so that's a pretty handy idea
Oh yeah shot glasses, but don't forget the vodka for a carbon source of course. Towels for sure! Thankfully someone else does the laundry around here

I think canreef has quite a few 3D printers. It depends on how complicated the model and depending on the geometry, you can convert real life ideas to printed objects fairly easily.

Originally Posted by xerxes300

see link:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog...oxic-to-fish-1

Stereolithography is the main issue and I can see why. It uses a very unique form of resin and can definitely contain toxic. I am not sure whether any of the resins are FDA approved.

On the other hand, plastics like ABS and PETG are very common and FDA approved. In fact, they are used in quite a few aquarium components too. Sometimes the colour compounds can release unwanted chemicals so people stick to neutral colours. Alongside, FDM printers have 10+ types of plastics now and the researchers did not mention which plastic they tested.

People have been used ABS printed frag racks, etc. for years without any issue so I don't see anything to be concerned about.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Just saw on FB a new "pancake" 3D printer, that uses pancake batter instead of plastic or ink to create the design off a picture or file.