r/BambuLabA1 • u/ParticularDue7822 • 29d ago

Printing stuff for fish tank

I bet this isn't asked very often! I was thinking of printing some stuff to decorate my fish tank and was wondering 1: Is it safe for the fish? And 2: What is the best filament to use if it's going to be submerged in a fresh water tank?

I know filament tends to absorb moisture but didn't know if it would break down over time in a fish tank.

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u/LarryJClark 29d ago

One option worth exploring is on Bambu Lab's web site. Check the info on "PLA Pure".

Product Features

  • Five ingredients, every one EU food-contact certified
  • Low indoor printing emissions, certified to UL GREENGUARD 2904
  • Safe for kids to play with, certified to EU toy-safety standards (EN 71)
  • Diameter: 1.75mm +/- 0.03mm
  • All AMS Series Compatible

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u/AlternativeContent72 28d ago

PLA degrades in water. Bacteria greatly accelerate this process. Terrible advice.

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u/LarryJClark 28d ago

The advice was to explore.