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Ant Test Tubes

Started By AntLover101 , Apr 8 2015 1:39 PM

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#1 Offline AntLover101 - Posted April 8 2015 - 1:40 PM

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Should I buy these test tubes for me to keep my queens in. Is it worth it. Is it a good size for species like Camponotus? If not please tell me what size would be good for Camponotus. Please Reply! Thank You :Dimage.jpg
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I wanna get my hands on some Campontus Pennsylvanicus or Ponera Pennsylvanica Queens!:D

#2 Offline Miles - Posted April 8 2015 - 1:52 PM

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The value of that purchase isn't very good, if you ask me. Plastic test tubes are often harder to see through, and scratch easily. I use them for collection but never more than as temporary homes. I know that Drew and Greg have a good source for glass test tubes.

Also, I don't think these would work for Camponotus.


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#3 Offline AntLover101 - Posted April 8 2015 - 1:52 PM

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Okay. Do you know where drew and Greg get them from?

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#4 Offline Miles - Posted April 8 2015 - 1:53 PM

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No. Hopefully one of them sees this and gives the source. I have plenty of test tubes that I get from the University of Idaho & Oregon State University, so I don't know of other good quality and valued sources.


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#5 Offline Crystals - Posted April 8 2015 - 1:56 PM

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I prefer glass tubes to plastic or acrylic ones.  I get mine from a local science lab - 150mm x 18mm.

 

Otherwise, here is a link for other alternatives to test tubes: http://www.formicult...ounding-queens/


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#6 Offline AntLover101 - Posted April 8 2015 - 2:02 PM

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Thank You so much crystals. If that's the size you have then I will get the same size.
I wanna get my hands on some Campontus Pennsylvanicus or Ponera Pennsylvanica Queens!:D

#7 Offline Miles - Posted April 8 2015 - 2:03 PM

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Thank You so much crystals. If that's the size you have then I will get the same size.

Those look like a good deal if you can get them cheaply, and are a good size.


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#8 Offline Crystals - Posted April 8 2015 - 2:04 PM

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The 16mm wide also work well. 

Both sizes occasionally go on good sales at various supply stores, or online locations.


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#9 Offline AntTeen804 - Posted April 8 2015 - 3:22 PM

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Check here http://www.lcmlab.co...ts.asp?Cat=1120 25 test tubes for about $6.00 and shipping is very good.
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#10 Offline Miles - Posted April 8 2015 - 4:13 PM

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Looks good! I'd go for the 18 mm option.


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#11 Offline AntLover101 - Posted April 8 2015 - 4:21 PM

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I got 10 test tubes(20mm x 150mm) for $8.00. Thank you to everyone who gave me their advice. I bought the test tubes on Amazon

Edit: They are glass

Edited by AntLover101, April 8 2015 - 4:27 PM.

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#12 Offline Miles - Posted April 8 2015 - 4:55 PM

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Why..? The above deal would have been much better! If there is time, I'd definitely cancel your order and order from the link above.


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#13 Offline AntLover101 - Posted April 8 2015 - 5:09 PM

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I didn't see it and ordered before looking at it
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#14 Offline drtrmiller - Posted April 8 2015 - 5:27 PM

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I honestly prefer screw cap glass tubes over standard tubes.  

 

Screw cap tubes have thicker walls and are more durable, and glass is always preferable over plastic.




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#15 Offline Gregory2455 - Posted April 8 2015 - 10:41 PM

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Thanks antteen for showing that link, I was about to but you beat me to it. :P


Yeah that is where me and drew and some others get our test tubes from.


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#16 Offline AntLover101 - Posted April 9 2015 - 3:27 AM

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Well, I have Amazin Prime(free shipping and two day delivery) so that means that the link above would be more expensive and take longer, but if I ever get rid of Amazon Prime I will definitely use that link. Thank You :) antteen
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#17 Offline Silvak - Posted April 9 2015 - 6:36 PM

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I got mine from Amazon too, but I wanted pyrex tubes so I knew I'd be paying more.


#18 Offline AntLover101 - Posted April 10 2015 - 12:26 PM

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The test tubes arrived at my house just a few hours ago.

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#19 Offline Jonathan21700 - Posted April 10 2015 - 12:27 PM

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Cool!


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Now you are all set.  :D

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