Lowell's Fish Lab

Automatic Egg Collector

These automatic collectors are compatible with either my 3D printed fry tray or the Fluval/Marina hang on tank breeding box. Silicone tubing is also required. 1/4" ID x 3/8" OD for the smaller coll...

2024-12-20 05:50:45 +0000 UTC View Post

3D Printed Egg Traps

Follow up from last night's video. Attached here are STLs for the 4.5" x 4.5" and 7" x 5.5" egg traps. I recommend a high infill % to make sure they sink. 30-40% has been enough for me. The majori...

2024-09-02 15:00:52 +0000 UTC View Post

5-Gallon Rail Update

I reworked the 5-gallon tank rails for the 7W trays and made a version to fit the 6.5W. The 6.5Wx10L seems to make the most of a 5-gallon's footprint so I think I'll be using this myself.

2024-06-09 02:32:21 +0000 UTC View Post

Directional Uplift Tubes

To prevent airline tubing from colliding with the tank glass on the 2.5-gallon tray size, I made a few variations of the uplift tube that, along with a general overhaul to the upper half, are orien...

2024-06-09 02:30:16 +0000 UTC View Post

2.5-Gallon Tray Size

On request, a fry tray variant to fit the Aqueon 2.5-gallon tank. It doesn't need rails which is cool, but it's a small tray and a small tank water volume so be careful. I can't say I wouldn't do i...

2024-06-09 02:28:17 +0000 UTC View Post

March 2024 Updates

Hi all,

New files are available. Specifics are available in the changelog but the most significant is the addition of a new line of trays that are 6.5 inches wide rather than 7. This was a fr...

2024-03-11 00:05:22 +0000 UTC View Post

Replacement Stand for Ziss Hatchery

After a couple of months of testing, I think the "frustration free" Ziss hatchery stand is ready to venture out in the world.

I have included four height variants between 7 and 10 inches (ori...

2023-10-17 02:04:15 +0000 UTC View Post

Thinking Outside the Tube

As I mentioned before, the uplift tube (specifically the opening to attach an airline fitting) will be subjected to the most wear and tear over time. Repeated compression of the material will event...

2023-06-09 03:23:05 +0000 UTC View Post

Printing in PETG

For those wanting to print in PETG, it can certainly be done.

This was on my Ender 3 Pro with a direct drive extruder. Printed on a smooth borosilicate print bed using Overture PETG filament ...

2023-06-09 02:27:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Great Examples!

Excellent job printing these parts! I'm very happy to see these turning out well on other printers and print settings.

If you would like to submit photos of your own prints, send them to make...

2023-05-26 19:26:45 +0000 UTC View Post

Video Support Guide (Youtube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16aFdagCLGk&t=1s

2023-05-20 16:37:17 +0000 UTC View Post

3D Printed Fry Tray / Breeding Box

Attached .zip file includes all necessary STLs along with a copy of the EULA.

Key points if you didn't watch the video:

• You must use an ai...

  2023-05-19 17:24:19 +0000 UTC View Post