ANT FARM from CAKE CONTAINERS VERSION 2.0 | D colony

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[@Eddardstark9308]

I like how a random ant starts crawling around on the ant farm as he says we can make more of these ant farms, it seems the ants already like it lol

[@Dcolony]

😁 you have a good eye buddy!

[@omerfarukturhan1917]

Lütfen böyle vidoa lara devam et ben böyle şeyleri çok seviyorum

[@Dcolony]

You're welcome buddy, we have built a new one you can check it out

[@IndigoIsopod36]

Brilliant build, as always. Thanks for the tip on lining up the tower tubes!

[@Dcolony]

Glad to help buddy! 🫡

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

Imprloetant needs when you start keeping ants: 1.) ventilation 2.) humidity 3.) condensation 4,) heating cable at the edge of the nest parts 5.) water feeders and test tubes for hydration ☝️ 5.) harvester ants require bird seeds 6.) Fruit is safer than honey and sugar

[@Dcolony]

Thanks for sharing buddy, but it's not applicable on all places. Like here on the tropics we don't use heat mats or cables as the temperature is already too much. But I agree with the most though it varies on specie like for the condensation. For the carbs source I only give fruits occasionally, most of the time sugar water or honey. Especially on massive colonies.

[@williammarrs]

It amazes me how you can envision exactly how the chambers will look based on where you put the sand; my brain can’t take the reverse engineering 😂😂

[@Dcolony]

You can do it too with enough experience buddy! 🙏

[@Duopresents]

D colony. I found a carebara queen with some workers after 2 months they have alot of worker but i dont know what sp it is i saw one from google same queen and worker but major no. but he didn't tell the sp but i will keep it till it does nuptial flight and the fire ants are doing good thanks to u and other antyoutubers for making. Me a antkeeper i find ants intresting as a kid. I love to inspect ants hunting their food and making their nest thank you and other youtubers for making me a antkeeper.❤

[@Dcolony]

You're very much welcome buddy! Wishing you the best on this journey! 🫡

[@AntsCzech]

Lmao, I have the same type of nest in the same container XDD Camponotus maculatus love it

[@gxbillyquijano618]

i agree my camponotus is doing great on his cup ant farm too! 👏👏

[@phoebearmani5774]

Is yours diy too?

[@AntsCzech]

@@phoebearmani5774 yup, first time tried making a "heart" type nest, like you see with THA nests

[@Dcolony]

That's so nice to hear buddy! 🫡

[@mattc7782]

I like the intro in the middle. Also I was thinking if you could use parchment paper instead of oil. You’re half pieces are better of course.

[@Dcolony]

Nice idea buddy, but precise cutting would be needed or we'll get unwanted curved.

[@phoebearmani5774]

Can you show us more on how you make the arena/out world? Cuttings and stuffs?

[@Dcolony]

Sure bud! Stay tuned!

[@Dcolony]

Cheap Acrylics for ANT FARM! #antkeeping

[@JimsonPorak-ou9qr]

I'm 9 @dcolony and have try keeping colony in a testube. I'm really interested. Can u make a diy ant farm that can kids can make? I don't have much money to spend so the cheaper is much better.

[@Dcolony]

I'll do it for you buddy, 🫡 stay tuned!

[@grlomrocks]

If you buy ferrero rocher in germany the plastic is soft, this ferrero rocher plastic he is using is not available everywhere. On the balkans you could probably buy the hard plastic ferrero(its 2.class compared to german 1.class stuff) so just so you know guys, because i already made nests out of this plastic before this channel made videos about it and i have encountered this problem

[@Dcolony]

That's too bad, you can check the same containers on Ali express buddy

[@grlomrocks]

@@Dcolony thanks for the advice, will look them up! Also can you do a Cataglyphis caresheet guide? Because i see you had success with them, the ant community need this information and the internet is not helpful. Thanks upfront !

[@Dcolony]

Sorry buddy but you're mistaken, I don't have experience with cataglyphis.

[@andriiterenyk4618]

That's excellent idea and very easy to do! I was looking for something like this. It looks realistic and natural! Thanks a lot for this idea!

[@Dcolony]

Glad it was helpful buddy! 🫡

[@DeltaArxz]

1:19 how did you cut it perfectly in half?

[@ayetrx5030]

You make me want to become an antkeeper so bad 🫶🏽

[@Dcolony]

🫡 we'll welcome you anytime buddy!

[@markxt84]

Thanks!

[@Dcolony]

No problem buddy! You're support is much appreciated! 🙏

[@ivoquezada1783]

PROOOO

[@Dcolony]

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[@Finley-xb1ht]

I’m a new subscriber!! Before I had an account I used to watch your videos all the time, my favourite colony of your is your Trichomymrex Destructor Colony!

[@Dcolony]

Awesome buddy! Thank you so much!

[@gigaslave]

Looks like you could use those plastic boxes that Ferrero Rocher chocolates come in to make this too.

[@Dcolony]

Thats nice to hear buddy! 🫡

[@kristijanveljaca1687]

Do those still exist anymore?

[@gigaslave]

@@kristijanveljaca1687 Yes, in Singapore

[@shaunneal9981]

Awesome video and great to see another build. I have had success removing nests from moulds by putting the whole thing in the freezer to cool down and then pouring warm water on the acrylic parts. The acrylic expands quickly and will allow the nest to pop out.

[@Dcolony]

Thanks for the tip buddy, but can you still reuse the acrylic after?

[@FizzleFX]

Good job man. I saw those in stores before but creating them to your liking is another bonus

[@Dcolony]

I agree buddy, I enjoy making my ants home so much! 🫡

[@yohancesalvador9330]

Remember me when your famous

[@Dcolony]

😁 let's see first buddy if we can get there! 🫡

[@thehairypavementant3931]

like your set ups sometimes my mind goes blank on how you do this I use light weight block which sucks water and my ants always drying out and going to ant heaven You have given me some ideas maybe drilling the entire length and filling with sand could help me solve this problem

[@Dcolony]

Thanks a lot buddy, I'm glad it helps! 😊

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

The steel mesh circular is called a water tower. It is for humidity, not hydration ☝️ You still need to give the ants water feeders and test tubes with drinking water 😤 The growth chamber water tower is only for the queen and her brood to grow safely

[@Dcolony]

That's work for both buddy, they can drink from it if you fill it with enough water, specially the one with downside curve mesh. But adding water feeders still needed.

[@Jose-L]

Está fantástico,com tanta imaginação parece muito fácil , parabéns pela evolução constante dos teus desenhos e formas de fazer formigueiros, está realmente fantástico 🐜🐜🇵🇹🤗🤗

[@Dcolony]

Thanks so much for appreciating the work buddy! 🫡

[@siamiamwillis3423]

Awesome build ive searched for a while to find something actually cheap and managable as im just getti g into the hobby and find alot of the price points intimidating

[@Dcolony]

Yes buddy I consider most ant keeping kits expensive, so I do it myself 😁.

[@eldiegumagay4809]

Gusto ko itong gawa mo na ito sir jp

[@Dcolony]

Thanks you po sir, but I guess you've mistaken me with someone else?

[@alienmaninabikini]

you are creative in these

[@Dcolony]

Thanks! I appreciate the support buddy! 🫡

[@dewaynemancell4562]

Great video. I think I am going to try something like that soon

[@Dcolony]

Go for it buddy! 🫡

[@waaaa958]

beautiful 🥰🥰

[@Dcolony]

I appreciate the support buddy! 🫡

[@Zain_editz.754]

Hi d colony I have a question. What is the use water tower in the nesting?

[@Dcolony]

It's for humidity buddy, water evaporates makes the nest humid.

[@EthanBrown-hl3yl]

What type and brand of grout do you use??

[@Dcolony]

It's a local brand name ABC tile grout buddy.

[@urosmilanovic2878]

Can you show/tell us which sanded grout you use? Also, don't grouts already come in many colors and shades, why do you have to color it?

[@Dcolony]

I only have color white and this light brown on the vid buddy. I use ABC tile grout brand but I believe it's a local product only available in the Philippines. Maybe I'll make a short vid about this soon since we had some of our buddies askin as well.

[@urosmilanovic2878]

Thanks a lot!

[@bobjones9825]

Hi where did you order those cakes from to get the containers?

[@Dcolony]

I bought it near my place buddy, but I've tried to image search it online and luckily similar containers appeared. There's a link on the description hope this will help.

[@bobjones9825]

@@Dcolony awesome thank you didn’t think about trying that. Been searching all over different online shopping apps. I tried the grout nest and I’ve made a few so far I want to try these next they look really cool. Looks like what the company Tar Heel Ant has for sale!

[@Dcolony]

Yes buddy, you can add drinking tube and they'll be almost identical 😁.

[@user-je2fj2xz5r]

what sort of grout to use?

[@Dcolony]

If you mean the brand buddy, I'm using ABC sanded tile grout.

[@_datuke_9291]

Can this be done with plaster?

[@Dcolony]

Yes buddy.

[@magnir]

What is the mixture you use?

[@Dcolony]

Sanded grout buddy!

[@magnir]

I need to find it in my country to try some designs, great video!

[@vaynesy.1349]

Boss san pwd mahanap yung container na to di ko mahanap sa shopee at lazada thanks

[@Dcolony]

Lalagyan Lang Ng mga cake Kasi to sir, search mo n lng acrylic cake containers wala po Kasi ako link.

[@vaynesy.1349]

​@@Dcolonythankyou boss sa reply 🥰 keep it up boss

[@user-wr7ms9ox8l]

What is the material of the white frame board?

[@Dcolony]

It's sintra board buddy.

[@kylepalanca7794]

Hello d colony i see you really have alot of viewer's now 🎉 Im and old viewer in i just want to say congrats but can we get and update on the fire ants the two of them In this is not my main account so you see im not subscribe yet this and old one

[@Dcolony]

Thank you so much buddy I really appreciate the support! 🙏 And yes buddy, I'm actually planning to make an update with the 2 colonies soon.

[@kylepalanca7794]

Ty

[@invis7849]

Can I buy a Solenopsis colony off you?

[@Dcolony]

That would be nice buddy, but I can't ship insects.

[@BeholdOdin]

Hey D, i was on Amazon looking up some molds.... because I am constantly trying to find a NO Hot glue method and came across this. B0B4DP194J. That is the item number Amazon in the state uses. Ill post the name next. Just wanted to get your thoughts on it. There are a few other cheaper types as well that interlock but still use clips. Nicpro Adjustable Molds Housing for Silicone Mold Making, Reusable Plastic Housing Frame Mold Making Silicone Rubber, for Resin Molds Kit, Soap Molds, Candle Molds with Binder Clips, Double-Sided Tape Also, keep up the awesome vids!

[@Dcolony]

Wow that's cool buddy. Thanks for sharing I've been trying to find some myself. I'll get one soon 😁

[@BeholdOdin]

Awesome, as soon as i am able to start building Forms again i am going to. At the moment I am moving and my new place isn't quite done yet, Can what to see the next build as always D! @@Dcolony