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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2020
- Let's see how to build an Ant Nest. We will look at a plaster Nest Build. Plaster Formicarium.
This is a build tutorial on a plaster ant nest. Set by step I show you how to make an ant nest from plaster and a few other items.
This is very easy to do.
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OOOH YEAH! WAS SO EXCITED FOR THIS!
Edit: bout halfway through! I love it! I think I'll try this!
Hope you enjoy it! Might get some ideas anyway...it’s not perfect bit It works well
@@NovoAnts just finished! Awesome work! The nests look amazing! If you use them be sure to show us
Thanks mate. I sure will, my colonies are a bit slow here but when they are ready I’ll put one in 👍🏼
@@NovoAnts awesome! Yeah, my colonies are a bit slow too!
Wow, this turned out really sweet! Great tutorial :D
Thanks mate 👍🏼
Mentions snacks... "Could go for a snack right now." Lol! A man after my own heart.
😂 that’s a crack up!
Great tutorial. Simple in presentation and informative. Many thanks.
Thanks mate. Appreciate the comments. 👍🏼
congrats on 1.05k iv been with you since 230 or something like that subs lol
Thank you very much for the support! It is greatly appreciated.
Hi I’m late sorry nice nest
I was wondering where you were! 😂 Thanks bro
Thank you for the Plaster Nest tutorial, Great Job :)
Excellent glad you enjoyed it. Took a bit of work 😃
Your voice is really soothing so this was a really nice video to watch and learn from! Thank you.
Wow thank you very much, it’s always hard for me to hear myself but as long as others don’t mind I’m happy. Thanks for watching
Great idea ill definitely be using this method also
I think ill make up a sanding jig to then sand the sides down also.. love how the chambers came up with the blue take gives them a really great natural look compared to all other diy nest options so far.
Yes I agree, lots more natural. Thank you very much for the feedback. I will be doing a video on making a Ytong/AAC/hebel nest as well…hopefully soon 😊👍🏼
First also looks nice!
Thanks bro
How nice and easy
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 😃
I genuinely have the same little bowls for my daughter 😂😂 awesome tutorial mate! Love the method!
😂😂 that’s cool. Thanks mate
Awesome!!! Your content is so cool and inspiring. Cant wait to make my first nest.
Thanks 😊 Appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching
Yay u have 1K subs!
Thanks 😊 I finally made it! I’ll do a giveaway soon as well. But plenty more vids to come
Looks so good!
Thank you very much
Definitely will give this a try!
Awesome, let me know how you go. With some fine tuning you can make it pretty cool. After all setup just let it dry out completely
Super amazing!
Thank you very much 😊👍🏼 appreciate you watching
Very nice! Gonna give it a go. Thank you!
That’s great. Thank you for watching. All the best with the build.
I forgot to mention what is there for ventilation
Ventilation is ok in a small nest but a very small hole drilled is enough, depending on the species you keep depends on the size of the hole. If you have a really small species then you could put a piece of mesh over a hole. Hope that helps and thanks again for watching
Thanks I will be trying this
Awesome vid. Super close to 1000 subs. Keep up the good work
Thanks. Getting close now...🎉
When I was the 1000 th sub
Thanks 😊
I love your videos! Another tip or two.. Camponotus nicobarensis can chew through plaster, as can some other species. Also, use the cut to size perspex, instead of the cardboard, with the holes already cut, with a tiny bit of blue tac covering them , when you want to demould it use a small screw to screw into the tiny hole and pull..Lol...Take care and keep them coming! X
Thanks for watching. Thanks for the tips as well. Yes plaster nest don’t suit all species. Some ants don’t like them either. Myrmecia probably wouldn’t appreciate them. I might try the Perspex already cut, I just didn’t want it getting damaged and wanted easy removal later. 😃👍🏼
Can you explain the process a bit clearer, I'm having difficulty picturing this, especially the "screw and pull part." Thanks!
Nice! Planning on making my own very soon.
Excellent all the best 😃👍🏼
Great video mate 🐜😁👍
Thanks 😊
Love the video mate an gives me lots of ideas to expand my nest in the future. Super cheap an easy to make any size nest you need :)
Excellent! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel
Bravo bravo novo ant you did it 😃
🎉 thanks
💪👍 Great nest
Thanks 😊
I have a question why do people leave so much space you could've made more tunnels?
Great build and love the vid
Thanks for watching. Most people leave plenty of room around the side so the nest is strong, especially with plaster it can be weak if not much room is left. You need a bit of plaster as well to hydrate the nest. Hope that explains a little.
that looks super easy to do. Any idea how big you can make them? Also could you have the entrance bluetac go right up to the side of the container?
I guess you could make them any size. I’m planning on making one to suit large species as well. An advanced plaster nest. Might make a tutorial on that as well. Yes you could make the bluetac go right to the outside I guess. 👍🏼
@@NovoAnts did u make a vid on that , if so can u send me the link , thx
Where is the watering chamber/sponge that keeps the ants hydrated? Is this mainly a chamber for the queen and the first workers and you connect it to an outworld? I just built your model twice for a Texanus Camp. and a Camp. P. queen and I'm curious how you keep your ants hydrated
Thanks for watching. The plaster nest does not need a sponge as plaster is absorbent, just water through the drilled hole and you can see the water disperse through the nest. Plaster is naturally mould resistant but keep an eye on it. You can use the same build style to make whatever size you want, for a founding queen or a large colony. Let me know if you have any questions.
can someone please give me the link to some good Blu tack i cant find any trustworthy
I made an ant nest like this a while ago it didnt last long only about 2 months, it broke apart because it retained water idk if its my mistake for watering it too much ? Or maybe plaster just brakes over time ... also mold can be a problem but since I kept watering sessions much apart it didnt grow much . So the only prob is the plaster breaking apart ...
Yeah I haven’t had an issues but I think over watering poses some issues. Breaking from water weakness and mould. Plaster is mould resistant but still it’s important to let it full dry before using and then letting it dry between hydrating. They should break much though as they shouldn’t move. Some species might dig them as well though.
Would this work better with grout? Thinking of mould.
Grout would work as well, I haven’t tried that though. Both plaster a d grout are good for mould. Just make sure it dries out before using it. Thanks for watching 😊
Great video 👍🏻. gypsum vs plaster are both safe for ants and what are the best none toxic brands???
I believe they both should be ok. I just bought the bag of hobby plaster from Bunnings.
@@NovoAnts Thanx for your feed back I'm going to look into it. Have you worked with ytong???
does the water just soak into the plaster?
Yes the water soaked into the plaster, just need to be careful as plaster nests have the tendency to mould up, so need to let them dry and alternate water spots...should have included that in the video 🤔
What happens when ypu wet the plaster, wouldn't it fall apart
Thanks for watching. The plaster can get wet and it’s not a problem. It has set so it won’t break. Also plaster is anti fungal so doesn’t mold easily.
Thanks for the quick reply and prompt answers
I like it. I might make one for my ants. How do you cut the acrylic?
Thanks 😊 I use a small hacksaw in a vice, take your time as the acrylic can crack.
@@NovoAnts thank you
There’s a cool dude called Oliver who is selling ants in sydney, he’s a young kid but definitely a good collector and avid enthusiast, I’ll try and find his link in k check out, got a beautiful little pavement ant colony from him.
He’s seen your vids and has actually made a few plaster nests himself! Wish I was that Industrious at his age
Ok that’s cool. I’d be interested to see his stuff. Thanks
There are some talented people out there, the bonus for kids is they have time to spend on the hobby! 😃
Novo Ants he is on www.antsonline.com.au/author/pk/
Thanks, I’ll check it out
What would be the life of one of these DIY plaster nests like does it mold easy? As I've got a small colony that could use one of these that are still in the test tube :)
Hey, not sure in the life but plaster nest do have a tendency to mould up so you need to make sure it has fully dried out before using it. Also when you water, alternate the watering spot and let it dry.
hows this nest doing? Im planning to make my own too
I haven’t put a queen or colony into it yet but it should be all good. This season I will introduce a colony and see how it goes. The plaster nests are good and clean and anti fungal which is great .
Do you have pet ants bc i do well I am a starter and its in a tube
Sure do. I have lots of videos on my ants and how to look after them. Lots of tips and equipment reviews
Nice vid!
But I have a question how would you make a plug for the formicarium because I would like to have two entry holes and one of them be sealed off for later use.
Yes you can make a second entrance just double up the one shown. You could use cotton wool, bluetac or putty of some sort to plug up the second entrance. 😃
Thank you!
Do you plan to move any colony inside it?
Yeah I will eventually...nuptials are starting now so I might put a new queen in there
Can u make them with clay ?
Yes you could use clay instead of bluetac. 😃
Novo Ants ok cool all I need now is to order artilic and get one plasta
Nice, let me know how you go 👍🏼
One other thing were do you find green headed ants and Australia 🇦🇺 like what states and reigns don’t know how to spell it sorry
Hey, I think they are in most states in Australia, definitely New South Wales and Victoria but I think Queensland as well...but probably most of Australia. 😃
Ok thanks 😊
Why does it take so long for a video to be uploaded on this channel?
It takes a fair bit of time to film, edit and upload videos. Plus I work full time and have a young family so there is not much time. But you have 55 videos to watch so enjoy. 😃👍🏼
4 more subs novo ants you can’t do it
I assume you mean CAN do it?
Yeah