Mangrove propagule clamp for aquarium

Height adjustable mangrove propagule holder to use in reeftank.
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updated September 3, 2022

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This is a in-height adjustable mangrove propagule holder to use in a reeftank. This way different sizes of mangrove tree propagule (Rhizophora Mangle) can all submerged to the right level in the water. 

Part list:

  • 1x MangroveClamp.stl
  • 1x MangroveBase.stl 
  • 1x 5/8" electrical PVC tube (14mm inner diameter, 16mm outer diameter)
  • 1x M3x16mm RVS Hex bolt 
  • 4x M3x12mm RVS Hex bolt 
  • 1x M3 RVS wing nut
  • 2x 60x1.5mm Elastic band 

 

Print instructions:

No supports are needed during printing.

For MangroveClamp.stl choose 2-4 walls, 4-5 top and bottom layers and around 15-25 percent infill. 

For MangroveBase.stl choose 0.6mm line with, 0 top and bottom layers, 3 walls, infill of 16%.

 

Assembly:

Screw the four M3x12 bolts into the four holes of the clamp and insert the M3x16 bolt into the clamping side, screw on the wingnut afterwards. 

Now the PVC tube can be put onto the MangroveBase and the MangroveClamp can be shoved onto the PVC tube as well. The mangrove propagule can be mounted by putting the elastic bands around the M3 bolts, by mounting both elastic bands horizontal the propagule is restricted so it cannot rotate. 

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