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Something I'm working on (Firebrick formicarium)


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#1 Offline AntsMAN - Posted October 2 2016 - 4:54 PM

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I have the tunnels dug out, now I need a piece of glass and a water tower. Carved it all out by hand, the Dremel chips the edges to much.

This one is for my Camponotus noveboracensis for next years colony growth, going to attach it to the THA fortress.

 

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Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#2 Offline WalkerNom - Posted October 2 2016 - 5:28 PM

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Wow! That looks amazing for hand carved, what kind of tools did you use? The kind for wood carving? Great job!

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#3 Offline kudofo - Posted October 2 2016 - 9:57 PM

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That is super cool. Very inventive. I too am interested in which tools you used.



#4 Offline AntsMAN - Posted October 3 2016 - 2:50 AM

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That is super cool. Very inventive. I too am interested in which tools you used.

I made my own chisel out of a straight screwdriver, hammered it to the right edge and slowly chipped away, and a small file to get the edges right.


Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


#5 Offline WalkerNom - Posted October 3 2016 - 4:38 AM

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Awesome, gotta say this is helping me decide what I want to make my formicariums out of. I was trying to decide between firebrick and grout. One of my concerns with firebrick was how I was going to carve it, so thanks! I'm really excited to see this finished, hope you update this thread as you make progress!

Edit - Do you think this firebrick would work?
http://www.tractorsu...ck?cm_vc=-10005

Edited by WalkerNom, October 3 2016 - 5:00 AM.

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#6 Offline NightsWebs - Posted October 3 2016 - 6:43 AM

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Check out Member Crystal she has an entire tutorial on firebrick formicarium building.


Current Colonies;

Acromyrmex Versicolor

Dorymyrmex Bicolor

Pogonomyrmex Californicus
Pogonomyrmex Rugosus

Pogonomyrmex Tenuispinus
Novomessor Cockerelli
Myrmecocystus Mexicanus

 

Last Update: 08 Jul 2016

 

 


#7 Offline AntsMAN - Posted October 3 2016 - 7:38 AM

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Awesome, gotta say this is helping me decide what I want to make my formicariums out of. I was trying to decide between firebrick and grout. One of my concerns with firebrick was how I was going to carve it, so thanks! I'm really excited to see this finished, hope you update this thread as you make progress!

Edit - Do you think this firebrick would work?
http://www.tractorsu...ck?cm_vc=-10005

 

Crystals recommends, K-23 Refractory bricks, ensure it is made from fired clay. I believe mine is made of bits of ceramic and fired clay.

 

Here is a link to Crystal's guide.

http://www.formicult...hl=+fire +brick


Edited by AntsMAN, October 3 2016 - 7:40 AM.

Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





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