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#1 Offline DarkCerebral - Posted November 15 2022 - 8:48 AM

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I was curious if there is any interest of thoughts about this setup. I use this for founding as well as early stages for colony growth. I currently use for Pheidole, Solonopsis, Lasius, myrmica, and Camponotus colonies with no known concerns. Typical issues on the outworld with escapes sometimes (using the same outworld as THA nests).

 

I have modified it to accept a different insert adapter to receive different sizes of test tube up to 20mm OD. The side port is plugged with a screen port but can be a full plug or tubing for moving to new nest/outworld. I have attached images from an empty one with a 16mm and 20mm OD tubes.

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#2 Offline T.C. - Posted November 15 2022 - 10:30 AM

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I think it's awesome. You should sell me some.
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#3 Offline Manitobant - Posted November 15 2022 - 12:17 PM

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Yeah i would totally buy some of these if they’re cheap, and I’m sure others would as well.

#4 Offline DarkCerebral - Posted November 15 2022 - 1:36 PM

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Ok, Ill work up a pricing and let you all know. I have tube inserts too ill include. that's awesome and glad others see these as useful. 

 

 I wasnt expecting such a warm reception. Thank you all!

 

Ill let you know once I confirm th adapter is good and price is figured. It is looking around the 20-25$ area so far. This includes a 16/20mm tube, outword, matching 16/20mm adapter and a vented plug. L


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#5 Offline LowQualityAnts - Posted November 15 2022 - 2:16 PM

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Yeah i would totally buy some of these if they’re cheap, and I’m sure others would as well.


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