Filter Media Tray

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I needed a few media trays for the lid filter which is situated in the lid rear, and i was unhappy with the 4 foot of coarse sponge you would fight with trying to get it out spilling water all over the place. I wanted the trays to be multi purposed so separate and be able to clean them as a single unit and not have to turn the power head off, Multiple medias can now be used safely, ie. fine and coarse sponges filter bio balls and ceramic tubes and activated carbon. what ever you want them for really. The trays are loose in position and not tight as I wanted the water to flow past the tray if clogged up. I also wanted a fail safe tray exit end on the minuscule chance of all trays being clogged up the water could flow and not be impeded to get to the exit end without over spilling in a way by passing the filter, A bit over kill , yes, however I'd like to keep the 300 litres of water in the tank and not wreck the carpets and loose hundreds of pounds worth of fish. measurements are 45 mm high - 205 mm long - 80 mm wide fail safe no.1 tray measurements are 45 mm high - 200 mm long - 80 mm wide normal tray Made from PLA+ which I looked into the properties with a few manufacturers, and is tank safe food safe and non toxic, when I find a better material I will update picture shown of spray bar is the second and so on tray as I had not made the fail safe tray when published. If anyone wants a different length of tray message me. No supports needed as PLA+ will cross a gap better than PLA I will be doing an article on my web page / blog https://www.3dprintopinions.com