ant hybrid nest formicarium

thingiverse

This ant farm is based on Antscanada's hybrid nest. I wanted to purchase one of them, but the shipping costs were too high. After searching on Thingiverse, I couldn't find what I was looking for. However, I used this design as a starting point and built upon it, basing it on designs created by others. Update 16.01.2020: A new version has been released that replaces the previous one. An extra border is added around the top to ensure that the plexiglass stays in place, and if you choose to use glue, it will be hidden from view. Update 09.02.2020: Modular blocks for entrances and blockers have been added. There are two versions of each: one with airholes and the other without. One entrance is designed for 12mm tubing, while the other is for 16mm tubing. Some original artists who contributed to this design include: Original chamber and base: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3489407 Original connectors: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1673421 Certain elements were also taken from: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:476168 Depending on the quality of your printer, you may need to adjust the size of the connectors for a proper fit. Plexiglass has been glued onto the top, and while I'm not thrilled with my gluing skills, it works effectively.