You're welcome! Tried to make it step by step, so everyone can follow. :-) Feel free to pm me your Creation on Insta gram - I enjoy seeing what you guys make of it!
Amazingly simple to make and perfect for the next step up from a test tube. Thank you for such a detailed video with the added bonus of the olive oil which makes getting the plaster out without all the banging 😁😁
You are welcome! Feel free to check my other build videos too - there are options that are easier to make than this one like e.g. the ytong ant nest th-cam.com/video/bpFLpoq0x18/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! Sometimes I am amazed myself in how well some nest-designs turn out😃 Most of them I just imagine a picture in my sleep and then I try to make them on the next day😂
Another great video! Smart to save money! It's insane that some people are willing to give a con-artists over 50 bucks for a piece of plastic just to fill up the crooked dealers wallet. Back in my days, dealers like that would have been beat up and receive a black eye. lol
Thank you! Not sure - have not tried it yet... But with concrete you sure would be better of preparing the chambers in negative with clay, then take clay out when concrete is hardened.
Cool video. U go step by step. It's a very labor intensive project. Need a very steady hand when drilling the chambers. I just showed the finished product in my video. I made a bigger version. Used different materials. I used plaster, grout, perlite & sand; 30% plaster, 30% grout, 30% perlite & 10% sand. Plaster for lightness & water absorbancy; grout for hardness & resistance to mold; perlite for water absorbancy; perlite can absorb 25 x it's weight in water; sand for filler for the grout. Comes out to something similar as ytong, but much stronger because of the grout. Used a dremel to drill out the chambers, but even the hardest & strongest drill bits will wear out very quickly. Here in the US, u can't get ytong; so I came up with something similar.
Wow! That really is a great alternative. I have heard that with the ytong not being available in the US... Apparently many are using Firestone instead.
Hello there! Nice catch! For Camp. Ligniperdus I would suggest something bigger. Here are some more build tutorials, to get some ideas from th-cam.com/video/lbKrK_-vJGk/w-d-xo.html
Hello there. That's a Dremel. Yes, it can drill through Ytong, but it ruins the drill-bits too fast... You could make the core design with a chisel and then smooth it out with the dremel though.😉
Ε τώρα προδόθηκες. Τώρα είσαι Έλληνας σίγουρα. Αν και η προφορά δεν είναι ελληνική. Μάλλον έχεις γείτονα /φίλο Έλληνα. Και πάλι τρομερά βίντεο συνέχισε την καλή δουλειά.
Hello there! Taking into account the depth of my chambers and the size of Lasius Niger I'd say you can fit around 700 of them in it. If you go for slightly smaller ants, like Lasius Flavus or Tetramorium you might get close to 1000. That being said I'd consider giving them access to a larger outworld for foraging if you plan to keep this many ants in it. Hope this helps you out! 😉🐜
@AntsVienna thank you very much for answering my question. And I'd like to make you a compliment for your great videos and helpful tutorials. Really love your Antsvienna yt channel.
Yes, it does. Though as I used the setup more I realized that it is good to have another small water source, so you don't have to water as often and prevent mold - I go through some tweaks in this video th-cam.com/video/Cu8p8C2pjyg/w-d-xo.html
Good evening very impressive work. Could you tell us the brand or where you kept the acrilic box please and still each plaster can be usefull or you used a special plaster that absorb better the water ? can you suggest please ? Regards
Hello Ryan! First of all: In my opinion there are no "bad" questions - only bad answers. The water sponges help to even the water all around them. Afterwards the water sicks through the plaster walls, which absorb it. Then the ants that inhabit the setup can drink from the other side (actually absorbing the little water particles in the plaster). So the sponges are both for drinking and humidity dispensers. Hope this helps you out!🙂
Thanks a lot! I've bought my first ants, and I decided to build them my own formicarium, because honestly speaking the ones available in shops are ugly as hell and very artificial. This one looks cool!
Good evening thanks for your reply but UNFORTUNATELLY i cannot see the brand of the acrilic box and where i could buy it . Maybe i am not so good at computer but i cannot see the brand . Could you pls be so kind to tell me the brand of it ? Thanks
Hello there. I've got 2 easy answers: 1) I bought my box locally, from Kika. 2) I doesn't matter what box you use. Depends on the colony you want to house. Small colony - small box, big colony - big box. Ideally you should get an acrylic box with at least 2mm thick walls, so you can easily drill and it keeps its form. Also, I always leave links to the products I use in the video description😉 Hope this helps you out!
Once again thanks for your reply i already provide buy from amazon ..now the LAST ( i swear ) Question : about the " PLASTER " that you use : to have a good absorbion of water to hydrate the ants ..do you think that any kind of plaster in commerce are usefull and good to use or maybe some are more porousus and some less ? what is your experience about it ? once again thanks for your reply so kind of you
hello again stefano! I always go for non-toxic plaster - That's the most important aspect. Absorption does not matter that much im my opinion... Plaster tends to mold if you water too often, so ideally you should use a liquid ant feeder in the outworld and only water the plaster occasionally. Hope this helps you out!😉
Hello there. Yes, of course - plaster forms to whatever container you place it in. :) I am using metric units... If not mistaken 8inches should be 20,32cm For cubic Volume=a*b*c=20,32*20,32*2,54cm=1.048,77cm³=somewhat more than 1 Liter of plaster Hope this calculation of mine helps you out! :)
@@AntsVienna Oh, I plan on getting 5 kg of plaster. i have 2 questions. It have seemed that i may need Ultracal 30 plaster instead of the cheaper "plaster of paris", is this true?. Also, should i use acrylic to glue the plastic photo frame to the plaster?
Yes, you can make an extra hole in the acrylic for that. ;) I thought of this as a small ant farm to begin with - as soon as my colony grows to need more space I will place it in the outworld of the next setup.
For making the formicarium I used some olive oil, but you can use any natural oil you have at your disposal. For keeping ants in the ant farm (escape prevention) after it is finished I personally use parafin oil. Hope this helps you out :)
Hello fellow ant enthusiast! The short answer is NO / NO. AAC has nothing to do with plaster and you don't have to use a dremel to shape either of them. If you have the choice I would always opt for AAC (also called Ytong or Hebel) since it breaths better and ants like more somehow. Here is my full Build tutorial playlist to help you get some ideas😉🐜 th-cam.com/video/bpFLpoq0x18/w-d-xo.html
Hello there. Hard to tell, since availability is becoming a thing nowadays... To be honest you can be pretty creative with your container choices - As far as I am concerned: Everything that is transparent, at least 1mm thick, with an (almost) airtight lid can be used to make a nice formicarium. For example - in this video I use a Ferrero Rocher box😂 th-cam.com/video/bpFLpoq0x18/w-d-xo.html
hello again. NO, while both can be formed they are not quite the same. When cement dries it cannot be processed further. Also, while ants can bite (and dig) through plaster, they cannot do that in cement. Hope this helps you out! Will make a cement ant nest build tutorial soon 😉
Hello Bobby! When you water the sponge the plaster around it absorbs the water. Ants on the other side (ant living chambers) can absorb those small particles of water - practically drinking from it. Hope this explanation helps you out! If you have more questions feel free to join us on Discord here: discord.gg/PBw6BvU
Hello there! Got the box from Amazon. www.amazon.de/WDOIT-Wattest%C3%A4bchen-Aufbewahrungsbox-Transparent-Zahnstocher/dp/B07HK4PGMK/ref=pd_day0_hl_201_20?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07HK4PGMK&pd_rd_r=ca532561-2848-4c20-a389-10a57a67aeca&pd_rd_w=ZwAbo&pd_rd_wg=8f8gX&pf_rd_p=c35e9330-5a0a-4f10-958d-98313df38778&pf_rd_r=W2RFB8X32V66TX30JQ0J&psc=1&refRID=W2RFB8X32V66TX30JQ0J
Hallo! Im a fellow ant keeper from vienna (gonna stay in english for the internationals) and Im having problems with my plaster nests. When I put my ants into an unpainted plaster nest they started dying. The plaster only dried for 2 days, might that be the problem? Kind regards
Servus! Yes, plaster emits a lot of unhealthy gasses in its hardening process. Try letting the nests dry for AT LEAST 2 weeks before you put ants in them! Alternatively you can bake the Nests in the oven at 110° for 10 hours and then let them cool down for 2 days. Hope this helps you out
Hello there! When you water the sponges the area (plaster) around them gets moist/wet and Ants can drink/abrsorb the humidity. This particular Formicarium has 2 watering areas, so you can alternate between them and prevent mold.
@@goatman956 Well, no worries left now. ;) Plaster softening can't happen if you let it dry out properly in the first place - namely at least a week in sunlight or "bake" it in the oven at 110°Celsius for 10 hours. And for mold prevention just keep alternating the sides when you water - I spoke about that in my last video: th-cam.com/video/6deBCasR1Zg/w-d-xo.html
Kein Problem. Das "Netz" am Deckel ist ein Drahtgewebe aus Edelstahl. Gibt es auf Amazon amzn.to/2WtpkCs Dank für den Hinweis! Habe es in der Videobeschreibung ergänzt!
That's a great step by step. My son and I realy like your channel. We will make an ytong nest ant this plaster nest. Thank you so much. Where did you buy the acrylic jar?
Hello there. Yes, of course - I am using it for my multi-Queen Lasius Flavus colony. No, contrary to what many people think, the plaster I use does not get soft with water, unlike clay. You can see how the setup does in the Lasius Flavus videos on this playlist😉 th-cam.com/video/Bp6GQig5u70/w-d-xo.html
In that case you can either: 1) carve them out with a chisel OR 2) prepare them "in negative" with clay beforehand. I have a Build Video showing the 2nd method planned.
Hello there. The ants get the moisture directly from the moist walls - the drink from tiny water particles. No need for the ants to be able to access the water directly
@@AntsVienna to be honest I am having trouble speaking in my vids too right now. I am always super anxious when I speak into the mic and always get discouraged when i always find something wrong in my voice after the vid is already uploaded. So that's why I have only 4 vids where I actually speak.
Actually the plaster is very easy to form - even after it dries. You can carve it using an old screwdriver, like I do in this video with Ytong material: th-cam.com/video/lbKrK_-vJGk/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=AntsVienna
Hello there - Thanks! I introduced a Lasius Flavus colony to this ant farm later on - you can check it out in this video😉 th-cam.com/video/Bp6GQig5u70/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for your concern and tips! I am always wearing a filter mask + safety googles when working on such projects. I show those in safety precations in this video th-cam.com/video/Kk3mzMrXk14/w-d-xo.html
Also das Video war gut, aber du hast echt zu lange gebraucht und in die Länge gezogen. Wenn du ein bissl mehr an deinem pacing arbeitest und dein Intro ein bissl runterkürzt, geht des sicher bissl besser. Viele Leut warten leider keine 30 Sekund um a Video zu schaun.
Hallo Jupiter! Danke für das Feedback! Intro ist 13 Sekunden kurz. Um das Formicarium real-life zu bauen brauchte ich 2 Tage (mit Austrocknen vom Gips 14). Denke das 15 min zu verkraften sind ;)
Well, there 2 material states that need to be diferentiated here: - Hardening: which is the time it for the material to stiffen and - Drying: This process can take from a few days to multiple weeks When a concrete basement for a house is built it takes multiple months to fully dry, while hardening is 3 days max. Hope this helps you out! :)
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@@Mine_Craft_Player_2928 why he over decorates his nests????
U Austrian guy here talk to me!!!
Just received all my materials in the mail… ready to try it out!!
You've inspired me to make incredible ant farms, thirteen years experience yet I still learn from you(lol)
Hello there! Glad my creations inspire you. 😃 Feel free to check out my complete Build Turials playlist here: th-cam.com/video/5iXODep-DFM/w-d-xo.html
this is much needed i have the plaster and stuff so im going to try make one soon thx for the info!
You're welcome! Tried to make it step by step, so everyone can follow. :-)
Feel free to pm me your Creation on Insta gram - I enjoy seeing what you guys make of it!
Amazingly simple to make and perfect for the next step up from a test tube. Thank you for such a detailed video with the added bonus of the olive oil which makes getting the plaster out without all the banging 😁😁
The purpose of these Build Tutorials is to show you some tricks after all ;) Glad I could help
Thank you even though I'm just a beginner ant keeper who just bought some Ants online this is really helpful for round containers
You are welcome! Feel free to check my other build videos too - there are options that are easier to make than this one like e.g. the ytong ant nest th-cam.com/video/bpFLpoq0x18/w-d-xo.html
now I'm building it and its FANTASTIC
Glad my design could inspire you😉
Wow! You are incredible!
Thanks! Sometimes I am amazed myself in how well some nest-designs turn out😃
Most of them I just imagine a picture in my sleep and then I try to make them on the next day😂
Really nice method, I'm going to be trying a similar style pretty soon for some colonies I'm getting.
Thank you! Everyone is allowed to live his/her creativity - so go for it! 😉
Another great video! Smart to save money! It's insane that some people are willing to give a con-artists over 50 bucks for a piece of plastic just to fill up the crooked dealers wallet. Back in my days, dealers like that would have been beat up and receive a black eye. lol
Hello again! I see you already checked out another ant farm of mine :)
Now I can build my own ant colony thank you💖
Hello there, glad I could help! Here is my brand new Tutorial th-cam.com/video/5iXODep-DFM/w-d-xo.html
Technique is fascinating, and the result is fantastic. Can this be done with concrete?
Thank you!
Not sure - have not tried it yet...
But with concrete you sure would be better of preparing the chambers in negative with clay, then take clay out when concrete is hardened.
Please
Cute little nest love it
Glad you like my creation - hope i could inspire you to give it a try ;)
Awesomeness!!! Thanks for the video!!! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
Thank you JP! Glad you enjoy😃
satysfying for the dremel part
Don't forget to wear a mask though... Too many fine plaster particles you shouldn't breath in
@@AntsVienna thanks a lot i will make it but i will get my dade 2 helpe mi withe it .^_^
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That's a nice nest that liked watching !
Thank you! Glad you like it. Do you like working with plaster? ;)
@@AntsVienna yes it's easy to sculpt and create a nice nest ,
That's my standpoint too :)
That look's great! great content but i'll also come for just the music!
Haha - glad you like it. Some of the music has made its "comeback" in my newest video😉 th-cam.com/video/s95A_vZpMts/w-d-xo.html
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Thanks! Always glad when my tutorials help you guys out!😃
YEAH!
You're welcome😉
Clean build.
Thanks!
ok... that is seriously cool
Thanks! More, even cooler ones are coming ;)
Keep up the good work bro always got your back I will support u always
Thank you Ants UK, appreciate it!
What a great job. Really clever.
Thanks! Always inovative for my ants :)
@@AntsVienna i have just started, looking forward to them growing colonies
Sieht sehr schick aus^^Großartiges Tutorial 💪👍
Danke natur J! Konnte diesmal leider nicht dazu sprechen weil ich krank bin...
Freut mich, dass es trotzdem gefallen hat. :-)
So nice
Well, an optically pleasing, effective and affordable design. You have to be careful with watering though because of plaster
Wie geil is des bitte!?
Magnificent ❤
Da hatte ich einen inspirierenden Tag... Danke😄
Hier sind noch ein paar meiner Kreationen für dich: th-cam.com/video/bpFLpoq0x18/w-d-xo.html
Pretty freakin cool
Thank you - always striving for a combination of funtionality & aesthetics. :)
Cool video. U go step by step. It's a very labor intensive project. Need a very steady hand when drilling the chambers.
I just showed the finished product in my video. I made a bigger version. Used different materials. I used plaster, grout, perlite & sand; 30% plaster, 30% grout, 30% perlite & 10% sand. Plaster for lightness & water absorbancy; grout for hardness & resistance to mold; perlite for water absorbancy; perlite can absorb 25 x it's weight in water; sand for filler for the grout. Comes out to something similar as ytong, but much stronger because of the grout. Used a dremel to drill out the chambers, but even the hardest & strongest drill bits will wear out very quickly. Here in the US, u can't get ytong; so I came up with something similar.
Wow! That really is a great alternative.
I have heard that with the ytong not being available in the US... Apparently many are using Firestone instead.
it’s hard to find ytong in the US, but i have seen some in local stores
Thanks man i needed this idea
sry for bad english
No problem - Glad I could help ;)
this is so so so cool I love the music tooo lmao ha ha ha
Thank you! I remember having a sore throat when making this one ...that's why I don't talk in this one😅
Thanks just cot some Camponotus Ligniperdia might consider putting them in a similar setup when they’re ready, and thanks for the vid!
Hello there! Nice catch! For Camp. Ligniperdus I would suggest something bigger. Here are some more build tutorials, to get some ideas from th-cam.com/video/lbKrK_-vJGk/w-d-xo.html
A setup like my blue or orange Ytong nest would be a good fit for Camp. Ligniperdus
thanks
You're welcome! 😉
Tolles Video Oida! Super dass es a Leit in Österreich gibt de sich für Ameisenhaltung interessieren!! Danke!
Bitte! Toi das es dia gfoilt ;)
Ohhh I really like that little drill thingy, can it drill out Ytong as well? If so it would be perfect for ant nests
Hello there. That's a Dremel.
Yes, it can drill through Ytong, but it ruins the drill-bits too fast... You could make the core design with a chisel and then smooth it out with the dremel though.😉
Mevgal yogurt. Hahaha. This is so funny because we are so pure and I didn't know that Mevgal sell yogurt abroad.
E... to Mevgal einai statheri aksia😂
Ε τώρα προδόθηκες. Τώρα είσαι Έλληνας σίγουρα. Αν και η προφορά δεν είναι ελληνική. Μάλλον έχεις γείτονα /φίλο Έλληνα. Και πάλι τρομερά βίντεο συνέχισε την καλή δουλειά.
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Thank you for the support! Glad if my Videos help you guys out! 🙂
Its so beautyful:3
Thanks! Do you like the round form or the compact size?
@@AntsViennaBIgger:D
Sick video 😉
Thanks! Hope it proves helpful. ;-)
In this specific set up, how many ants coukd fit in? Size of the ants is small to medium, such as lasius niger. Wonderfull video by the way.
Hello there! Taking into account the depth of my chambers and the size of Lasius Niger I'd say you can fit around 700 of them in it. If you go for slightly smaller ants, like Lasius Flavus or Tetramorium you might get close to 1000. That being said I'd consider giving them access to a larger outworld for foraging if you plan to keep this many ants in it. Hope this helps you out! 😉🐜
@AntsVienna thank you very much for answering my question. And I'd like to make you a compliment for your great videos and helpful tutorials. Really love your Antsvienna yt channel.
Like amazing 👍🇪🇸🐜
Thanks! Greetings🇦🇹👍🐜
And this is enough moisture for them to live? Does this really work that the stone itself works like a sponge?
Yes, it does. Though as I used the setup more I realized that it is good to have another small water source, so you don't have to water as often and prevent mold - I go through some tweaks in this video th-cam.com/video/Cu8p8C2pjyg/w-d-xo.html
So nice ^^
Did you like that it was musik only? Or do you like Videos I speak more?
Thanks in advance for your Feedback!
@@AntsVienna You should talk more 😉
I'll make sure to do so in the next one! Thanks for the Feedback!
Good evening very impressive work. Could you tell us the brand or where you kept the acrilic box please and still each plaster can be usefull or you used a special plaster that absorb better the water ? can you suggest please ? Regards
Hello Stefano! Please check the description under the video for materials - there you can find a list and links to the products 😉
Sorry if this is a stupid question, is the water sponge for drinking or just for humidity? And if its for drinking how do the ants reach the water?
Hello Ryan! First of all: In my opinion there are no "bad" questions - only bad answers. The water sponges help to even the water all around them. Afterwards the water sicks through the plaster walls, which absorb it. Then the ants that inhabit the setup can drink from the other side (actually absorbing the little water particles in the plaster). So the sponges are both for drinking and humidity dispensers. Hope this helps you out!🙂
that's not a stupid question at all! I was about to ask the same :D thanks AntsVienna for the answer!
Thanks a lot! I've bought my first ants, and I decided to build them my own formicarium, because honestly speaking the ones available in shops are ugly as hell and very artificial. This one looks cool!
Hello there! Glad you like my diy formicarium - here is a playlist of all my creations for you😉 th-cam.com/video/bpFLpoq0x18/w-d-xo.html
Good evening thanks for your reply but UNFORTUNATELLY i cannot see the brand of the acrilic box and where i could buy it . Maybe i am not so good at computer but i cannot see the brand . Could you pls be so kind to tell me the brand of it ? Thanks
Hello again Stefano. It has no specific brand name... You can buy it here amzn.to/3v0GcRk
Hello i have to questions where did you buy the box and how big it has to be
Hello there. I've got 2 easy answers: 1) I bought my box locally, from Kika. 2) I doesn't matter what box you use. Depends on the colony you want to house. Small colony - small box, big colony - big box. Ideally you should get an acrylic box with at least 2mm thick walls, so you can easily drill and it keeps its form. Also, I always leave links to the products I use in the video description😉 Hope this helps you out!
Once again thanks for your reply i already provide buy from amazon ..now the LAST ( i swear ) Question : about the " PLASTER " that you use : to have a good absorbion of water to hydrate the ants ..do you think that any kind of plaster in commerce are usefull and good to use or maybe some are more porousus and some less ? what is your experience about it ? once again thanks for your reply so kind of you
hello again stefano! I always go for non-toxic plaster - That's the most important aspect. Absorption does not matter that much im my opinion... Plaster tends to mold if you water too often, so ideally you should use a liquid ant feeder in the outworld and only water the plaster occasionally. Hope this helps you out!😉
This works on a larger scale and horizontal right? trying to make my own AC hybrid nest sized plaster.
How plaster powder would i need? all 10 kg? Its 8 by 8 by 1 inch
Hello there. Yes, of course - plaster forms to whatever container you place it in. :)
I am using metric units... If not mistaken 8inches should be 20,32cm
For cubic Volume=a*b*c=20,32*20,32*2,54cm=1.048,77cm³=somewhat more than 1 Liter of plaster
Hope this calculation of mine helps you out! :)
@@AntsVienna Oh, I plan on getting 5 kg of plaster. i have 2 questions. It have seemed that i may need Ultracal 30 plaster instead of the cheaper "plaster of paris", is this true?. Also, should i use acrylic to glue the plastic photo frame to the plaster?
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How much powder do i need to put brcause after the plastrr dried it was full of water on top
Hello there. You need the mixture to have "toothpaste" consistency
Hello is there a way to connect the ant farm with other ant farms for space?
Yes, you can make an extra hole in the acrylic for that. ;) I thought of this as a small ant farm to begin with - as soon as my colony grows to need more space I will place it in the outworld of the next setup.
What kind of oil do you use to place on the walls?
For making the formicarium I used some olive oil, but you can use any natural oil you have at your disposal. For keeping ants in the ant farm (escape prevention) after it is finished I personally use parafin oil. Hope this helps you out :)
How do you put water in the sponges and how do they get to the sponges?
And also what powder did you use
I put water in the green tubes. Sponges get wet, then plaster around them gets wet and ants drink from the other side
What can I use besides the drill?
You can also use a chisel, a screwdriver, a spoon... Or clay working tools. Hope this helps you out!
Is Plaster Like AAC concrete and do you have to use a Dremel?
Hello fellow ant enthusiast! The short answer is NO / NO.
AAC has nothing to do with plaster and you don't have to use a dremel to shape either of them. If you have the choice I would always opt for AAC (also called Ytong or Hebel) since it breaths better and ants like more somehow. Here is my full Build tutorial playlist to help you get some ideas😉🐜 th-cam.com/video/bpFLpoq0x18/w-d-xo.html
@@AntsVienna Oh, thanks! I just going to use plaster because I can't find AAC anywhere.
Would plaster of Paris be ok for this build I wonder?
Yes, it does work - but you have to be careful with watering. I suggest you use a little liquid ant feeder if you go for plaster of paris
Is there a link to get similar containers?
Hello there. Hard to tell, since availability is becoming a thing nowadays... To be honest you can be pretty creative with your container choices - As far as I am concerned: Everything that is transparent, at least 1mm thick, with an (almost) airtight lid can be used to make a nice formicarium. For example - in this video I use a Ferrero Rocher box😂 th-cam.com/video/bpFLpoq0x18/w-d-xo.html
Can we use white cement instead of plaster
I guess you can... As long as it is not toxic and you let it dry out long enough, so the fumes evaporate
Is plaster and cement same thing?
hello again. NO, while both can be formed they are not quite the same. When cement dries it cannot be processed further. Also, while ants can bite (and dig) through plaster, they cannot do that in cement. Hope this helps you out! Will make a cement ant nest build tutorial soon 😉
@@AntsVienna on thanks
Can someone explain how the water gets from the sponge to the tunnel?
Hello Bobby! When you water the sponge the plaster around it absorbs the water. Ants on the other side (ant living chambers) can absorb those small particles of water - practically drinking from it. Hope this explanation helps you out! If you have more questions feel free to join us on Discord here: discord.gg/PBw6BvU
Wont the water from the sponge ruin the plaster ?
No, you just need to alternate between the 2 watering areas. This way the plaster won't get mold
@@AntsVienna ok thank you , I had a plaster nest but I believe I watered it too much ? Because then the plaster started breaking down
NIce
Thanks!
Where you get that acryl box from?
Hello there! Got the box from Amazon.
www.amazon.de/WDOIT-Wattest%C3%A4bchen-Aufbewahrungsbox-Transparent-Zahnstocher/dp/B07HK4PGMK/ref=pd_day0_hl_201_20?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07HK4PGMK&pd_rd_r=ca532561-2848-4c20-a389-10a57a67aeca&pd_rd_w=ZwAbo&pd_rd_wg=8f8gX&pf_rd_p=c35e9330-5a0a-4f10-958d-98313df38778&pf_rd_r=W2RFB8X32V66TX30JQ0J&psc=1&refRID=W2RFB8X32V66TX30JQ0J
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@@AntsVienna and whats that drill?
Oh.. that's a step drill bit (Stufenbohrer) 😉
@@AntsViennaty again :D
Hallo! Im a fellow ant keeper from vienna (gonna stay in english for the internationals) and Im having problems with my plaster nests. When I put my ants into an unpainted plaster nest they started dying. The plaster only dried for 2 days, might that be the problem? Kind regards
Servus! Yes, plaster emits a lot of unhealthy gasses in its hardening process. Try letting the nests dry for AT LEAST 2 weeks before you put ants in them! Alternatively you can bake the Nests in the oven at 110° for 10 hours and then let them cool down for 2 days. Hope this helps you out
What is that powder?
Plaster casting powder - Link to the products I use in the video description😉
how do they get water from the sponge?
The sponge only disobeys the water to the surrounding chambers and ants can drink from the moist plaster walls
Is the plaster affected by the moisture in the watering sponges?
Hello there! When you water the sponges the area (plaster) around them gets moist/wet and Ants can drink/abrsorb the humidity.
This particular Formicarium has 2 watering areas, so you can alternate between them and prevent mold.
@@AntsVienna Thanks for the response!! Yes I was worried about the plaster softening or growing mold around the watering area.
@@goatman956 Well, no worries left now. ;) Plaster softening can't happen if you let it dry out properly in the first place - namely at least a week in sunlight or "bake" it in the oven at 110°Celsius for 10 hours. And for mold prevention just keep alternating the sides when you water - I spoke about that in my last video: th-cam.com/video/6deBCasR1Zg/w-d-xo.html
Hallo ich kann leider nicht so gut englisch deswegen auf deutsch:Woher haben sie das Netz könnten sie das verlinken
Kein Problem. Das "Netz" am Deckel ist ein Drahtgewebe aus Edelstahl. Gibt es auf Amazon amzn.to/2WtpkCs
Dank für den Hinweis! Habe es in der Videobeschreibung ergänzt!
Can we use normal oil
Yes, the oil is to help the nesting area slide out when it's dry. So any oil is better than no oil.😉
That's a great step by step. My son and I realy like your channel. We will make an ytong nest ant this plaster nest. Thank you so much. Where did you buy the acrylic jar?
Thank for your support Olivier & son - Glad you enjoy my Videos. :)
I think the acrylic jar was from AliExpress - Snagged it from my girlfriend :D
@@AntsVienna what size is the jar? Thanks
@@OlivierBeyens You're welcome. Jar is approximately 7 x 9 cm (width x height)
Is this one still in use since building it? I'm just wondering how the plaster is reatic to the wet sponge? Does it get soft again?
Hello there. Yes, of course - I am using it for my multi-Queen Lasius Flavus colony. No, contrary to what many people think, the plaster I use does not get soft with water, unlike clay. You can see how the setup does in the Lasius Flavus videos on this playlist😉 th-cam.com/video/Bp6GQig5u70/w-d-xo.html
Muss es Oliven Öl sein? Nur aus neugier. :D
Nein, du kannst ein beliebiges (schmieriges) Öl verwenden. Das Öl erleichtert einfach die Masse wieder raus zu bekommen😉
What if I don’t have a dremel?
In that case you can either:
1) carve them out with a chisel OR
2) prepare them "in negative" with clay beforehand.
I have a Build Video showing the 2nd method planned.
You can use anything hard to carve it out, I use a screw driver.
Can you paint on the plaster in any way?
Of course you can. ;) I do so here: th-cam.com/video/Kk3mzMrXk14/w-d-xo.html
AntsVienna that’s so cool. Thank you for the quick reply, I love your videos!
@@austinburkhalter3011 Glad you do - Have fun watching then ;)
how are the ants supposed to get to the water
Hello there. The ants get the moisture directly from the moist walls - the drink from tiny water particles. No need for the ants to be able to access the water directly
Good vid!
Talking in this video would have helped with the pasing more, but great and informative otherwise.
Thanks! I am actually sick right now and can't talk much... So I went for something different this time around. :-)
@@AntsVienna Oh ok... Have a speedy recovery!
@@antsfinland2760 Thanks! Can't leave my subscribers without a Video. ;-)
@@AntsVienna to be honest I am having trouble speaking in my vids too right now. I am always super anxious when I speak into the mic and always get discouraged when i always find something wrong in my voice after the vid is already uploaded. So that's why I have only 4 vids where I actually speak.
@@antsfinland2760 I can totally understand how feel. Was the same for me when I started. Gets easier with time though.
i dont have dremel sadly
Actually the plaster is very easy to form - even after it dries. You can carve it using an old screwdriver, like I do in this video with Ytong material: th-cam.com/video/lbKrK_-vJGk/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=AntsVienna
Who stole the... ants? from the cookie jar?
Hello there! Ants are OK. Lasius Flavus got to inhabit this formicarium few weeks later th-cam.com/video/Bp6GQig5u70/w-d-xo.html
cool but where are the ants?
Hello there - Thanks! I introduced a Lasius Flavus colony to this ant farm later on - you can check it out in this video😉 th-cam.com/video/Bp6GQig5u70/w-d-xo.html
Cool need an actual colony tho 🤣
Queen catching season is coming ;)
Hi, kannst du mir das verkaufen??? Bin auch in Wien.
Hallo. Ja, warum auch nicht? :)
Melde dich bitte auf Instagram (@antsvienna) bei mir diesbezüglich.
I have all the stuff to make this. I just gotta finally find a Queen.
Lucky you - Queen cathing season starts in a couple of weeks.
Will make sure to keep you guys updated if I find any Queens ;)
it's left handed drill.....
What do you mean? I can write and drill with both hands🙃
@@AntsVienna the dust is facing your direction, not safe. :) sometimes big fragments can be embedded into your skin.
@@AntsVienna I like your videos, please be careful :) so you can make more.
Thank you for your concern and tips! I am always wearing a filter mask + safety googles when working on such projects. I show those in safety precations in this video th-cam.com/video/Kk3mzMrXk14/w-d-xo.html
Also das Video war gut, aber du hast echt zu lange gebraucht und in die Länge gezogen. Wenn du ein bissl mehr an deinem pacing arbeitest und dein Intro ein bissl runterkürzt, geht des sicher bissl besser. Viele Leut warten leider keine 30 Sekund um a Video zu schaun.
Hallo Jupiter! Danke für das Feedback! Intro ist 13 Sekunden kurz. Um das Formicarium real-life zu bauen brauchte ich 2 Tage (mit Austrocknen vom Gips 14). Denke das 15 min zu verkraften sind ;)
1 week to dry wtf you using xD even reinfarce slowcrete takes 3 days
Well, there 2 material states that need to be diferentiated here:
- Hardening: which is the time it for the material to stiffen and
- Drying: This process can take from a few days to multiple weeks
When a concrete basement for a house is built it takes multiple months to fully dry, while hardening is 3 days max.
Hope this helps you out! :)
Why you didn’t put ants in 😡
I did. Just not in the same video - here is the moving video th-cam.com/video/Bp6GQig5u70/w-d-xo.html