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3D Printed Formicaria?


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#1 Offline Devi - Posted September 4 2020 - 6:14 AM

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Hey guys, just wanted a little input on something...  My brother has a 3D printer that he is very skilled at using.  While he is not into ants, I still can't help but want to try and make formicariums using his technology.  Would you guys recommend doing that?  Would anyone want to puchase a small nest made by a 3D printer?  If you have had experience before, please link some pictures or something so I can get some inspiration.  I know they have some designs on websites like Thingiverse, but it would be cool to design out own.  Thanks!


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#2 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted September 4 2020 - 7:38 AM

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The hardest part will be the hydration. You cannot 3d print that, so i would look into that. Otherwise, if it is functional, i think people would buy.


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