Reptile Water Bowl / Bath

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We have a Bearded Dragon and my wife wanted a larger bathing option for it. I'm still looking for all the reasons to justify the printer so this was a perfect opportunity. I created it in Fusion 360 and processed in Slic3r. I'm still pretty new to the printing process. I kept the resolution at 0.2 Quality and 20% fill but with 4 top and bottom layers and 4 perimeter walls. It's about 8 inches by 8 inches and 0.75 tall. Water depth is about 0.5 inch. Took about 13hrs to print. On safety and longevity: Both PLA and PETG plastics are generally considered food safe but some of the dyes and additives might not be. The bowl will be painted with non-toxic acrylics and coated with plasti-dip (also generally considered safe) to seal the paint. I recommend printing in PETG long term since PLA is biodegradable and the presence of heat and water will cause it to break down. Disclaimer: I'm a hobbyist, and everything I've stated is based on personal experience and google search results; I recommend doing your own research and consulting professionals whenever possible.