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How does my outworld look?

Started By evanmancini2011 , Sep 7 2024 5:31 PM

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#1 Offline evanmancini2011 - Posted September 7 2024 - 5:31 PM

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I just finished making an outworld and wanted to know what you guys think! Tomorrow I will attach it to my chromatogaster ant colony that is currently in a test tube portal.

I used in this build

  •  Hobby Lobby display container
  • Hobby Lobby perfect cast
  • Hobby Lobby small plant
  • Rubbing Alcohol and Talc powder for fluon                                                                                                                                                                                                                         I wanted to ask if you guys think the fluon looks good? It's my first time making it and I want to make sure that my ants do not escape. I was also wondering how long this ant barrier would last before I need to put a new one?

Sorry I still don't know how to post pictures but here are the links!

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#2 Offline GOCAMPONOTUS - Posted September 7 2024 - 6:41 PM

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One thing I would change is making the vinyl tubing shorter.


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#3 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted September 7 2024 - 6:52 PM

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I just finished making an outworld and wanted to know what you guys think! Tomorrow I will attach it to my chromatogaster ant colony that is currently in a test tube portal.

I used in this build

  •  Hobby Lobby display container
  • Hobby Lobby perfect cast
  • Hobby Lobby small plant
  • Rubbing Alcohol and Talc powder for fluon                                                                                                                                                                                                                         I wanted to ask if you guys think the fluon looks good? It's my first time making it and I want to make sure that my ants do not escape. I was also wondering how long this ant barrier would last before I need to put a new one?

Sorry I still don't know how to post pictures but here are the links!

https://drive.google...ew?usp=sharing                                                

https://drive.google...ew?usp=sharing                             

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Oh one important thing, epoxy the vinal tubing to the outworld. ANTdrew will testify to crematogaster slipping out of small gaps...


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#4 Offline ANTdrew - Posted September 8 2024 - 3:49 AM

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Looks good, but you will need to keep them off the lid because they will be able to slip out of that mesh. I think your thick band of talc will do the trick, but you’ll need to monitor it. Ants_Dakota’s suggestion is a good one, but if the tube fits very snugly in the hole it should be fine. I use Loctite 100% silicone from Home Depot to seal gaps like that. Good luck!

Edited by ANTdrew, September 8 2024 - 3:49 AM.

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