Magnetic Lava Aquarium Planters (S, M, L) – Anti-Slip & Glass Protection
Premium volcanic-textured planters for aquascaping. Designed to be printed as a dual-material hybrid for ultimate glass protection.
💡 Key Features
- Original Lava Design
- Zero Scratches & Anti-Slip: Designed for a TPU-front layer that acts as a rubber brake on the glass.
- Enclosed Magnets: Completely waterproof pocket design. No rust, no exposed metal.
📦 Print Profiles Available
- Size S (Round): 63 x 65 x 50 mm (Uses 15x4 mm magnets)
- Size M (Vertical): 85 x 68 x 110 mm (Uses 15 x 4 mm magnets)
- Size L (Horizontal): 74 x 173 x 60 mm (Dual Compatibility: Slots ready for both 15 x 4 mm or heavy-duty 15x5 mm magnets)
🛠️ Print Instructions & Pauses (Crucial!)
All profiles have two pre-configured pauses:
- First Layer Pause (TPU Hybrid without AMS):
- 💡 Pro Tip for Bambu Studio: To print this hybrid without setting up multiple filaments or colors, use the standard PETG profile, but go to Filament Settings -> Temperature and change the First Layer Nozzle Temperature to 200–210°C (to match TPU requirements). Leave the Other Layers Temperature at your normal PETG setting (e.g., 250°C).
- Start the print with TPU loaded. The printer will lay down the first layer (0.2 mm) at the safer, lower temperature.
- At the first pause, switch the filament to PETG (PETG-CF/Matte recommended). As the print resumes, the slicer will automatically ramp up the nozzle temperature to your standard PETG setting.
- Note: TPU and PETG bond together perfectly. If you want to skip this step, just print the entire model in PETG from the start.
- Internal Pocket Pause (Magnet Insertion):
- The printer stops right before closing the waterproof magnet cavities.
- ⚠️ WARNING: Double-check magnet polarity before dropping them into the slots! Ensure the planter and the external holder attract each other, not repel.
- Recommendation: High-grade N52 neodymiums work best for thick glass (up to 8-10 mm), but lower grades (like N38 - tested :)) will work on standard thinner tanks.
📐 Print Settings
- Walls: Set to min. 4-5 perimeters (ensures solid walls around the magnet pockets, preventing splits).
- Material: PETG / PETG-CF (Inert and 100% safe for fish and shrimp).
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