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#21 Offline T.C. - Posted January 2 2017 - 7:14 PM

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would be cool if you made a small base or case that allowed a series of these to clip into or hold. Like one that can hold 3 at a time or one that can hold 5. 

 

Just a thought.

hmmm... Do you mean so that they are like, stackable? Because that would be cool.


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#22 Offline Loops117 - Posted January 2 2017 - 9:14 PM

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would be cool if you made a small base or case that allowed a series of these to clip into or hold. Like one that can hold 3 at a time or one that can hold 5. 

 

Just a thought.

hmmm... Do you mean so that they are like, stackable? Because that would be cool.

 

I think i know what he means. I got a great idea for that.



#23 Offline antgenius123 - Posted January 4 2017 - 12:47 AM

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Great setup. When will they be available?
 
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#24 Offline antgenius123 - Posted January 4 2017 - 12:50 AM

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How many ants can it house?
 
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#25 Offline Serafine - Posted January 4 2017 - 3:48 AM

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That depends on the species. Probably not more than one Camponotus, if at all.


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#26 Offline Loops117 - Posted January 4 2017 - 5:42 AM

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Sorry for the delay. I have been working on them and I'm still working out some kinks.

 

 

 

 

That depends on the species. Probably not more than one Camponotus, if at all.

 

TBH, i think it could house a small c.pennsylvanicus colony of up to 6-8 workers. But this is the nanitic nest, made for first stages queens. Most species should be able hold their first 20 workers comfortably. Would also make a great satellite nest on a pre-existing setup.


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#27 Offline antgenius123 - Posted January 4 2017 - 11:01 AM

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Oh ok


Maybe you can connect two chambers to eachother via testube.


 
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#28 Offline Serafine - Posted January 4 2017 - 11:19 AM

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If you have tri and quad connectors you could make a whole setup out of these things. There are certainly ants which would appreciate this (Ghost ants, Thief ants).


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#29 Offline Loops117 - Posted January 4 2017 - 11:46 AM

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If you have tri and quad connectors you could make a whole setup out of these things. There are certainly ants which would appreciate this (Ghost ants, Thief ants).

I could use my outworld interposer idea for the intermediate connections between nesting sites. Have a like 6-8 connection spots with caps. 



#30 Offline antgenius123 - Posted January 4 2017 - 12:03 PM

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If you have tri and quad connectors you could make a whole setup out of these things. There are certainly ants which would appreciate this (Ghost ants, Thief ants).

I could use my outworld interposer idea for the intermediate connections between nesting sites. Have a like 6-8 connection spots with caps. 

 

Its probably a good idea if someone wants to expand their colony's space from a chamber they have already


 
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#31 Offline Loops117 - Posted January 5 2017 - 6:37 AM

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Been working on my first batch and then some. Just bought a 2nd work horse so i can have a higher output.

 

These will be sold exclusively on here (Formiculture.com). Going to start taking payments this weekend.

 

Expect a new callow nest as well!

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#32 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted January 5 2017 - 9:51 AM

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What is that larger one with the winding chambers in the photo??? will that be for sale? if so, can we get more photos?



#33 Offline Loops117 - Posted January 5 2017 - 9:58 AM

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What is that larger one with the winding chambers in the photo??? will that be for sale? if so, can we get more photos?

That is the new callow nest I'm working on. Has a different style hydration reservoir and 2 chambers instead of one.


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#34 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted January 5 2017 - 7:10 PM

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What is that larger one with the winding chambers in the photo??? will that be for sale? if so, can we get more photos?

That is the new callow nest I'm working on. Has a different style hydration reservoir and 2 chambers instead of one.

 

It looks very promising!!! I am assuming that it will be released approximately at the same time and will cost slightly more if not the same as your nanitic nests. if I am wrong in my assumptions, please correct me and let us know more about it, it looks awesome btw.



#35 Offline Loops117 - Posted January 6 2017 - 5:54 AM

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It will be 

 

 

 

What is that larger one with the winding chambers in the photo??? will that be for sale? if so, can we get more photos?

That is the new callow nest I'm working on. Has a different style hydration reservoir and 2 chambers instead of one.

 

It looks very promising!!! I am assuming that it will be released approximately at the same time and will cost slightly more if not the same as your nanitic nests. if I am wrong in my assumptions, please correct me and let us know more about it, it looks awesome btw.

 

It will cost more, and i'll have a prototype release thread once the nanitic comes out. Which btw, i've been making great head way. I have 6 almost completely built and sorry for the delay. Balancing work, family, and 117 Colonies has been a bit hectic the last few weeks.


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#36 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted January 7 2017 - 10:16 AM

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It will be 

 

 

 

What is that larger one with the winding chambers in the photo??? will that be for sale? if so, can we get more photos?

That is the new callow nest I'm working on. Has a different style hydration reservoir and 2 chambers instead of one.

 

It looks very promising!!! I am assuming that it will be released approximately at the same time and will cost slightly more if not the same as your nanitic nests. if I am wrong in my assumptions, please correct me and let us know more about it, it looks awesome btw.

 

It will cost more, and i'll have a prototype release thread once the nanitic comes out. Which btw, i've been making great head way. I have 6 almost completely built and sorry for the delay. Balancing work, family, and 117 Colonies has been a bit hectic the last few weeks.

ok, I am pretty much ready to purchase today if you have everything all set up. just tell me the prices for each of nest variants and give me some method of purchasing if you feel like their ready.



#37 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted January 7 2017 - 10:21 AM

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It will be 

 

 

 

What is that larger one with the winding chambers in the photo??? will that be for sale? if so, can we get more photos?

That is the new callow nest I'm working on. Has a different style hydration reservoir and 2 chambers instead of one.

 

It looks very promising!!! I am assuming that it will be released approximately at the same time and will cost slightly more if not the same as your nanitic nests. if I am wrong in my assumptions, please correct me and let us know more about it, it looks awesome btw.

 

It will cost more, and i'll have a prototype release thread once the nanitic comes out. Which btw, i've been making great head way. I have 6 almost completely built and sorry for the delay. Balancing work, family, and 117 Colonies has been a bit hectic the last few weeks.

ok, I am pretty much ready to purchase today if you have everything all set up. just tell me the prices for each of nest variants and give me some method of purchasing if you feel like their ready.

 

Btw, I can't paypal right now, but any other method of payment is fine. will you accept visa gift cards (that would be a "best case scenario")???



#38 Offline Canadian anter - Posted January 7 2017 - 10:54 AM

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Make a tiny outworld for them! maybe a cylinder on top.


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#39 Offline Loops117 - Posted January 7 2017 - 11:03 AM

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We will figure out some way of payment for you. As for the items themselves, they will be ready tomorrow. You can either purchase tmrw night or monday.



#40 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted January 7 2017 - 11:09 AM

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Hmmm I think I'll buy!

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