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, Jun 30 2017 8:30 PM
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Posted June 30 2017 - 8:30 PM
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So, I'm not broke, but I am cheap. If I can save a buck I will do so. Also, since it doesn't really matter how you start the colony, I figured these weren't bad options. I didn't have any test tubes so I was just using whatever to put all these newly caught queens in. They are ugly, but they work. I used pill bottles, sand tubes, stackable towers and just tons of random stuff.
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Posted June 30 2017 - 8:52 PM
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Looks good TC 
. A penny saved is a penny earned.
Ex igne et in infernum.
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Posted July 1 2017 - 10:38 AM
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Looks good although I was able to get I think 100 test tubes for about $14 shipped if you're interested. I'm forever on a tight budget haha
That's 14 bucks saved.
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Posted July 1 2017 - 12:01 PM
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Looks good although I was able to get I think 100 test tubes for about $14 shipped if you're interested. I'm forever on a tight budget haha
That's 14 bucks saved.
haha that's true, I don't have many of the things you used lying around to recycle though so I'd have to buy something anyway. I'm thinking of using the bead storage containers and grout to make some starter nests for when my colonies are ready.
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Posted July 1 2017 - 7:46 PM
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Posted July 1 2017 - 9:31 PM
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Those stackable bead containers are a godsend for ant-keeping, I am learning.
Yep, I can thank ptantfan, for the idea.
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Posted July 2 2017 - 9:05 PM
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How do they breathe and get water/food? I like the round containers besides that
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Posted March 26 2018 - 1:40 AM
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I know this is dead TC, but I was looking at this and those extra long test tubes may actually be of use. You can store more ants in there, and you have more space for them to live in and be able to feed them easier.
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Posted March 26 2018 - 12:21 PM
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Those stackable containers are great. I use stainless steel mesh instead of cotton for hydration, and also drill 1mm holes on the sides and top for ventilation.
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Posted March 26 2018 - 9:15 PM
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Those stackable containers are great. I use stainless steel mesh instead of cotton for hydration, and also drill 1mm holes on the sides and top for ventilation.
Those look amazing! Just wondering nurbs, could you link me the place you bought them from. It would be much appreciated!
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Posted March 27 2018 - 9:03 AM
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You can find them in the arts and crafts section at walmart.
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