I Can't AFFORD it, so I MADE it! (it's a dare) | D colony

[@Dcolony]

Support the channels biggest project by becoming a member: Funds from channel memberships will be save to create of what we gonna call a members terrarium which I could see to consist multiple ant colonies. everything that's gonna happen in this terrarium will be decided by the members. If you wanna support the channel or be part of the project, consider clicking the link below to become one of the members. kzbin.info/door/T0fpe2sWzrSVenQIIFqTigjoin

[@NetherWolfAlpha]

That sky background was brilliant

[@Dcolony]

Glad you like it buddy! 🙏

[@phoebearmani5774]

Most talented ant KZbinr, such a nice painting 👏👏👏

[@Dcolony]

Many many thanks! You made me smile. 🙏

[@TheHuntrchic]

I have 8 Tar Heel Ants nests. They are great nests, but expensive. I will definitely try this.

[@Dcolony]

Have fun! 🫡

[@lucasottoson9065]

Bob Ross would be proud! It's always nice to see what you come up with. Nicely done!

[@Dcolony]

Thanks so much buddy!

[@timsmith2542]

Lucky! Thank you so much d colony.

[@Dcolony]

My pleasure buddy!

[@antshubindia316]

Thanks for the shoutout buddy! Btw loved the outworld, also from where did you buy the acrylic glass?

[@Dcolony]

Just a nearby hardware at my place buddy.

[@CazaORI]

Awesome diy. I followed because you keep making ant nest that can be made at home,and it really helped. 🎉

[@Dcolony]

Glad it helped buddy! 🫡

[@Kentuckyants]

Here’s a dare for the next dare video: simulate trench warfare with two ant colonies

[@TECHSTRONGCORPORATION]

That's a cool idea!

[@Kentuckyants]

@@TECHSTRONGCORPORATION thanks

[@Skelly8910]

thats so crul but i mean wont be bad right?

[@Kentuckyants]

@@Skelly8910 he’s done a ant war before it’s literally his most popular video

[@Skelly8910]

@@Kentuckyants yes i know i have been subed to him for 2 years sm like that i have seen it im not saying he cant do it again but it does seem crul putting them to war it was intresting im sorry i put my opion out there like that

[@Skelly8910]

amazing work done by you keep up the good work buddy

[@Dcolony]

Thanks, will do!

[@AntsFredo]

Magnifique 🤩

[@Dcolony]

🙏 glad you love it buddy!

[@Jose-L]

😮estou espasmo com a facilidade com que transformas um projeto em uma obra prima ,está simplesmente fantástico 🎉, parabéns 💪🐜🐜🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@Dcolony]

Glad you enjoyed buddy! 🙏

[@ToniSteve-og5sr]

The Sand is not with you today😂😂😂

[@Dcolony]

😁 that's what's only mind while workin.

[@caseywayne9003]

Oh my man! you can paint as well? Is there a thing you can't do? 🎉

[@Dcolony]

There's actually a lot buddy. 😁 🙏

[@frangmy]

Amaizing!!!

[@Dcolony]

Thanks buddy! 🫡

[@quentinapplefish]

Beautiful

[@Dcolony]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TECHSTRONGCORPORATION]

Fire 🔥🔥

[@Dcolony]

🫡

[@aaronp4455]

Hi, aarons_ants here. I just wanted to let you know how I enjoy your ant nest making videos. This one was great like all the rest! Keep up the great work. 🐜😁🐜

[@Dcolony]

Awesome, thank you buddy! 🫡

[@garrymartinez502]

i just made a new build today, my first ones. when i make a inhabitable one the difference in the costs will go to you (i usually buy from tar heel ants)

[@Shvrd_Gotti]

Pure craftsmanship 👏

[@Dcolony]

🫡

[@mertkandemir6120]

Nicee

[@Dcolony]

Thanks buddy!

[@SusVinsent]

It’s awesome, you are artist

[@Dcolony]

Thanks bud!

[@MshariSo]

I have good news 😊 I found a new queen about 2 weeks ago. She laid a batch of eggs but I'm not sure what species queen she is.

[@Dcolony]

Best of luck buddy! 💪

[@captainog6201]

What thickness acrylic do you use? And how do the ants drink from the water tower

[@Dcolony]

The acrylic glass cover is 2mm thick, the water tower in the nest isn't for drinking only for humidification buddy.

[@crowseed]

amazing thanks!

[@Dcolony]

Glad you liked it bud!

[@SusVinsent]

Wow it’s very like original

[@Dcolony]

🫡

[@gameburrito2502]

What kind/brand of grout do you use? Might have missed that

[@Dcolony]

It's ABC tile grout buddy.

[@Marcel-g4b]

Could you make a mini hearth next?

[@Dcolony]

I already have a something similar build to mini hearth it's modification though, but sure buddy I will make a much similar to mini hearth build as soon as I gathered materials. 🫡

[@dragonsieu76]

What kind of paint,acrylic paint?

[@Dcolony]

Yes buddy!

[@ruben4419]

what kind of sand do you use?

[@Dcolony]

Aquarium sand from aquascaping store buddy.

[@NAnt36]

soooooooooooooooooooooo nice

[@Dcolony]

Thanks buddy! 🙏

[@Marcel-g4b]

Do you think that wood would be a good alternative to sintra board?

[@Dcolony]

Yes buddy, just choose a smooth straight one.

[@invertevision4757]

I subscribed to AntsCanada when Mikey only had 80k subs, so I can definitely say I have seen his channel evolve over the years. I will ALWAYS be a fan of Mikey's and the AntsCanada KZbin channel, but I must admit that as his videos became popular and his line of products became more widespread, his channel lost what it initially had. That spirit of the DIY nest building, showcasing the colonies in all their glory, and even using his own line of products in my opinion. Occasionally you see he has a colony house in an AC Hybrid nest, but I feel as if he is now out for more of the entertainment side of things. I know he wants to sing and be a star, but I think if you have a product line, showcase it! Show the world you use your own line and use it in many different ways. What I am trying to say is AntsCanada (even with the over-dramatic nature of his videos these days) will always be a favorite channel of mine and the entire reason I even started keeping ants years ago, but your channel quickly became one of my favorites as well. Your channel, along with his, are honestly the only ant keeping channels I even watch anymore. I hope that even if your channel was to ignite as his did, that you will always stick to your roots. Stick to things that your average person around the world can do and things that are within reason for most people. I love your channel, and as far as TarHeelAnts formacaria go, you couldn't have done a better job! I own quite a few of his nests, and they are NOT cheap. Each one is hand-made and takes time, so I understand the price point, but when you do videos like these with these kinds of results... awesome, just awesome! A very great job indeed buddy! Also, I get the concept of having a colony live in a natural setup and observing natural behaviors that you may not see in a formacarium, but I think that most people that end up keeping ants as pets want to see their queens and colonies. There are the few of us who definitely enjoy a naturalistic setup or 2, but for people that don't live the tropical regions, pretty much have to do it this way in order to allow our colonies a diapose sufficient enough to keep the queens health in good condition along with the workers and brood. Keep on rockin the ant keeping community with your DIY nest setups my friend. Looking forward to the next video.

[@Dcolony]

That's a long read buddy, thank you so much for being here! 🙏

[@antlover4438]

My friend I have a couple of tar heels formicarium and I can say that the chambers you made looks better than the original.

[@Dcolony]

Thanks buddy, I put a lil bit more detail.

[@vonz30]

Hi what are nice for trap jaw ants and diacamma? Formi or vavirium?

[@Dcolony]

Vivarium. If you use artificial nest you still need to give them a base layer of substrate like dirt.

[@vonz30]

@@Dcolony do you have some video of vivarium?

[@myblacksmile]

Sna po magbenta k ng ganto. Ang hirap mag hanap ng quality ant nest formi sa ph😅

[@Dcolony]

Naisip ko na po dati Kasu Kaya ko lng gumawa ng Ilan for personal use, sana po may time ako para gumawa ng pambenta, ganun na rin sa oras ng pag manage ng pagbebenta. 😭

[@neptun3z]

Please make a formicarium that is natural, like using substrate and driftwood instead of the tile grout and fake plants. I think It will look a lot nicer.

[@Dcolony]

We have set ups like that buddy and i love them, but set ups with visible nest had a different appeal too.

[@TheHuntrchic]

This is an awesome video. Now I can make a XL vertical nest for a camponotus P. colony in a tree in my backyard. It won't cost me $300. dollars. Thank you.

[@Dcolony]

Sounds awesome buddy, I'm even getting chills by just reading!

[@Skelly8910]

lets collab!

[@Dcolony]

Sure buddy.

[@Skelly8910]

@@Dcolony yooo really

[@mprooooo976]

Bro i want a Diacamma colony how can i get it. In my area there are a lots of ants wandering around belonging to this species, but a problem arises how can i identify gamergate of a colony

[@Dcolony]

Am not really sure buddy, my colony was only sent by ant lover.

[@mprooooo976]

@@Dcolony ok

[@juanitadominado7703]

The nests are amazing can we get an update on the winners

[@Dcolony]

Both overseas buddy, the ant farm had already been sent. While the colony is requested to be sent next next week when the winner come back home in the Philippines from vacation.

[@juanitadominado7703]

I have a feeling that the one who received the ants is an ant nest seller

[@Dcolony]

Why you think so buddy?

[@jamesadriantan5272]

pinoy ka po diba? saan po nabibili yung ganyang sand?

[@Dcolony]

Shopee or Lazada po, fine aquarium sand.

[@TheHuntrchic]

[@Dcolony]

Welcome aboard buddy.