Test Tube ant Farm v2

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Here are photos of a test tube ant-farm I use instead of concrete or plaster artificial nest. It is used since last year, so it is viable. It is an evolution of the v1 : I've used threaded rods instead of a wood frame, and test tubes enter a hole instead of surrounding a washer. the aim is to get a low maintenance ant-farm, test tubes providing moisture for months. test tubes can be removed provinding access to brood if needed. Designed for 20ml test tubes (16,3mm x 150mm). I'm still thinking about a look-a-like thing, I think a V3 will be a mashup of V1 and V2. And maybe V4 will be a pintable setting. Instructions Update : use 160116-v3-plexi for the PMMA. the way out for the 5/8mm pvc clear tube was not enough wide in the previous file. Use 4mm threaded rods, nuts and bolts. 3mm thick Plexiglass PMMA. Plexiglass or wood for other parts. 5/8 mm PVC clear tube. Should be obvious with photos, but don't hesitate to ask, so I'll have an oppurtunity to improve instructions ;)