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looking for a cheepish formicarium

Started By Hunter , Oct 23 2017 5:56 AM

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#1 Offline Hunter - Posted October 23 2017 - 5:56 AM

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like under 30


#2 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted October 23 2017 - 6:25 AM

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like under 30

Tar heel ants may have something, but besides that there are not many options if you live in the US. You could always make your own for fairly cheap. I've seen people create formicariums with sponges (for hydration) , bead containers and grout (prevents muscle atrophy in limbs / absorbs excess water and formic acid) and have great success with them. 


#3 Offline CNewton - Posted October 23 2017 - 7:43 AM

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CrystalS has a great tutorial on youtube to make grout formicatiums. $30 or so to buy bulk supplies should easily make dozens of formicariums. Hit up the dollar store for picture frame (glass) and hardware store for grout. Even if you want something fancy, this is a great route to get started with. It's also cheap enough to try out different designs and ideas so you know what exactly you want and what your ants prefer.  


#4 Offline T.C. - Posted October 23 2017 - 8:35 AM

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#5 Offline Hunter - Posted October 23 2017 - 9:01 AM

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preferable bassed from U.S.


#6 Offline Loops117 - Posted October 23 2017 - 10:18 AM

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If you don't mind a lengthy waiting time, which would be after i catch up on 3 months worth of orders, id recommend me.


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#7 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted October 23 2017 - 11:43 AM

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I've never bought from loops, but he is a trustworthy and nice guy. From what I've heard, his formicariums are very nice.


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#8 Offline Skwiggledork - Posted October 23 2017 - 1:58 PM

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I just got a formicarium from "ants russia" that was right around 30 and looks good. Took awhile to get shipped from there to here though.


#9 Offline Serafine - Posted October 23 2017 - 2:16 PM

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#10 Offline Hunter - Posted October 23 2017 - 2:20 PM

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i will never do that sorry


#11 Offline FeedTheAnts - Posted October 23 2017 - 2:35 PM

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i will never do that sorry

Don't see why not, it's an awesome setup.


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#12 Offline Hunter - Posted October 23 2017 - 2:38 PM

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every time i do i get mold instantly even if i sanitise everything


#13 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted October 23 2017 - 2:42 PM

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that's strange... Try introducing myrmecophilic springtails (the little white things running amongst tetramorium) into your colony tubes.


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