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[ANTdrew]

I want to see a nest that is fully escape proof and easily expandable with a massive outworld for $0. The nest would be a smart nest with built in temperature and humidity sensors. A fleet of microbots would handle cleaning.

[AntBoi3030]

A nest that doesn’t get moldy and only needs to be hydrated every month or two. And you can adjust the humidity and temperature inside the nest as well.

[AntBoi3030]

With a digital app from my phone

[ANTdrew]

The outworld of my future nest would have a vibration field around the lid and top edge that would disrupt ants’ grip. The microbot fleet would monitor the vibration forcefield constantly for any issues.

[SYUTEO]

I want a nest that would not mold or requiring watering too often and is affordable.

[PaigeX]

I would like a more variety of nests made for more certain species. I have to make my own until then xD

[ANTdrew]

You all need to think bigger!

[NicholasP]

My idea for a future ant nest that All I'd ever want is a ant nest with a knob to be able to adjust temperature of the whole nest. Not just one part of the nest. So then I can hibernate my ants easily.

[NicholasP]

So far the nest seem pretty cheap, but I won’t say anything just in case I change my mind about the company

What type of nest are you making?

[PaigeX]

Also, I know some people have said this and there are nests out there like it but I would also like more expandable nests to be available, Like you can click it together and you have another chamber to add space. (similar to Tar heel mini hearth nests but without the added outworld.) Should be cheaper over all having smaller compartments instead of buying whole nests that need more tubing to connect them from one nest to the other. Some nests have plastic slots you can pull out over time to add more room but these nests are only good for larger ants. Smaller ants can get through the small acrylic holes. All this would save time and money by not having to use more larger nests as the colony ( multiple different nests) grows and maybe giving too much space at first. Making the new nest you add a dumping ground. 
I know there are HappyAnt Hexanest Modules you can buy but they are not very cost effective. They are also made of corks and my Polyrhachis Ammon would make a right old mess chewing that all up until there is nothing left, making it pointless spending all that money for them to destroy it. So they are only good for some species. 

 

Edited by PaigeX, January 7 2022 - 8:45 PM.

[NicholasP]

 

Also, I know some people have said this and there are nests out there like it but I would also like more expandable nests to be available, Like you can click it together and you have another chamber to add space. (similar to Tar heel mini hearth nests but without the added outworld.) Should be cheaper over all having smaller compartments instead of buying whole nests that need more tubing to connect them from one nest to the other. Some nests have plastic slots you can pull out over time to add more room but these nests are only good for larger ants. Smaller ants can get through the small acrylic holes. All this would save time and money by not having to use more larger nests as the colony ( multiple different nests) grows and maybe giving too much space at first. Making the new nest you add a dumping ground. 
I know there are HappyAnt Hexanest Modules you can buy but they are not very cost effective. They are also made of corks and my Polyrhachis Ammon would make a right old mess chewing that all up until there is nothing left, making it pointless spending all that money for them to destroy it. So they are only good for some species. 

 

 

I've been meaning to try that out in My versions of THA lair for a while now but I keep forgetting to do so because I have to rush the nests out fast because all my ants are growing quickly. I'll try and see how a modular THA Lair looks tomorrow.

[Leptomyrmx]

Nests where you can easily take out brood for your parasitics or Dorylines, more natural nests made for species >1mm, and adjustable self-hydration.

[Kaelwizard]

Something easily expandable that wouldn't take up too much space. Also, it wouldn't need to be watered often and would be mold-proof. An outworld that can be easily removed and attached to different parts of the nest would also be interesting.