Trials and prototypes

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Re: Trials and prototypes

Post by Formica123 » Tue Dec 22, 2015 11:21 am

That looks amazing. Definitely buying one. Just need to figure out how to heat it before I buy :?

Can you get a video showing a colony inside of one :)
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Re: Trials and prototypes

Post by Britishants.com » Tue Dec 22, 2015 1:40 pm

I've got Acromyrmex in the prototype but the unit isn't a polished finish so it's not going to be the best example! I tend to keep the test models for myself because they are marked from trialling. I have three kits available for sale now with more lids on order so when I excess stock I will put the Atta's in one and photograph it for the website. The unit can be stood in water that is heated by a tropical fish heater! That is the most reliable, foolproof way to heat it consistently. :)
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Post by Formica123 » Tue Dec 22, 2015 1:44 pm

That is what I'll be doing, I think. I don't mind if it was the test model, I'd still like to see a video of the Acromyrmex inside of it. Just so I can get a feel for the size etc
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Re: Trials and prototypes

Post by Britishants.com » Tue Dec 22, 2015 11:40 pm

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Acro's in prototype, just for Marco! :)
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Post by Formica123 » Tue Dec 22, 2015 11:42 pm

Loving how you can see everything that goes on!Im going to buy one of these setups and connect it to he one I'm making, will look good hopefully.
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Re: Trials and prototypes

Post by Acromyrmexbob » Tue Dec 22, 2015 11:45 pm

Thats impressive, looks great. Very clean.
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Re: Trials and prototypes

Post by Britishants.com » Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:17 pm

Here's my new home setup, they've been in there two days now.

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Post by Deansie26 » Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:25 pm

I embedded it for you Sean as thought you would prefer it, if this isn't pm me.
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Re: Trials and prototypes

Post by Formica123 » Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:43 pm

Wow, fantastic colony there sean
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Re: Trials and prototypes

Post by Bitterlime » Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:51 pm

The setup and the colony look really good!
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