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[Spazmops]

They are pretty similar. I tried to improve on his idea, because his version causes the ants to be disturbed when watering. Thanks for all of the positive feedback!

[NickAnter]

If you could solve test tube floods, that would be even better.

[ANTdrew]

Those look super cool, and I’m sure they would work excellently. You very well may have reinvented the wheel here, but it doesn’t roll!

[Devi]

We have pics up of the small biochamber.  They aren't super amazing, it is hard to get the tunnel depth with good lighting.  I think you'll get the gist?  Sorry about that!  Feel free to PM me with any questions about it!  Also, I am not positive I'll be able to sell these, so think of this as an, "are people interested, here is a pic" post.  The plaster took about 2.5-3 weeks to dry, and the dremel bit is already worn out so I'd have to replace it every one I made.  It's still possible, just not too feasible for me.  Let me know what you guys think!

[Devi]

how much would the biochambers be?

Well, they were kinda material-cost heavy...  I'd probably sell them for somewhere in the 20-30 dollar range, most likely 25 if I sold them.  I'd have to have people that actually wanted them if I was to sell them.  

[Devi]

damn that's expensive haha, maybe sell them in parts? like sell the hydrostone alone and they make it on their own? maybe like a formicarium pack?

Yeah, unfortunately it is.  I thought about that, but I couldn't sell a dremel, and that is necessary to make it.  (I mean I could, but it'd be like ridiculously expensive) Also, some people want it totally done, and don't wish to have to build it and stuff.  This could work for a different type of formicarium possibly...

[Devi]

For carving out the tunnels.

[SleepyAsianAnter]

Or you can avoid having to carve by casting it with sand or clay

[Devi]

Or you can avoid having to carve by casting it with sand or clay

How would you cast it with sand? I don't see how that could work...

[SleepyAsianAnter]

 

Or you can avoid having to carve by casting it with sand or clay

How would you cast it with sand? I don't see how that could work...

 

wet the sand and then shape it to your desire

[Devi]

Huh. That's actually not a bad idea. Would that stay together though? I feel like it would fall down and not work very well. Clay is most certainly an idea...

[mmcguffi]

Very neat! What's the function of the second little piece of tubing that sticks out of the plaster?

[Devi]

Very neat! What's the function of the second little piece of tubing that sticks out of the plaster?

That's so air can travel through so the water can take its place. Otherwise it creates a vacuum effect and you can't put any water in.

[Spazmops]

Very neat! What's the function of the second little piece of tubing that sticks out of the plaster?

That's a vent to allow air to escape, but you can also use it to put water directly onto the floor for larger ants to drink from.

[Devi]

Very neat! What's the function of the second little piece of tubing that sticks out of the plaster?

That's a vent to allow air to escape, but you can also use it to put water directly onto the floor for larger ants to drink from.

  

Very neat! What's the function of the second little piece of tubing that sticks out of the plaster?

That's so air can travel through so the water can take its place. Otherwise it creates a vacuum effect and you can't put any water in.

Oops, I guess you got the same answer worded two different ways. Lol