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[Chicken_eater100]

I would want some right about now.

[StopSpazzing]

OK, I messaged a few manufacturers, I'll let you know what I can find.

[brianhershey]

Arrived today.

 

Everything is clear and good!

 

 

 

What was your final cost per piece, including shipping? Thanks for the info.

[Derpy]

You could also use this:
http://www.maplecraf...pack-of-12.html
Haven’t used them myself, but I have seen some posts were people have had success with these. I believe Dspdrew also uses these.

[nurbs]

You could also use this:
http://www.maplecraf...pack-of-12.html
Haven’t used them myself, but I have seen some posts were people have had success with these. I believe Dspdrew also uses these.

 

Ever try ordering the clear ones? They've been out of stock for years.

[KBant]

I tried looking for some pencil holder cases @ daiso, no luck. however, i just ordered some petri dishes, and will use them for a couple of my Pogonomyrmex colonies. ill add a thin layer of grout on the bottom, and add a water tower or a little water box with cotton in it. 90mm x 15mm 10 petri dishes for (2+3 for shipping) 5 bucks!

 

http://www.lcmlab.co...ns_p/236s-w.htm

[noebl1]

I found these, but look like volume only prices:

https://www.pioneerp...container/160c/

https://www.pioneerp...container/082c/

[nurbs]

I tried looking for some pencil holder cases @ daiso, no luck. however, i just ordered some petri dishes, and will use them for a couple of my Pogonomyrmex colonies. ill add a thin layer of grout on the bottom, and add a water tower or a little water box with cotton in it. 90mm x 15mm 10 petri dishes for (2+3 for shipping) 5 bucks!

 

http://www.lcmlab.co...ns_p/236s-w.htm

 

That's because our buddy Soulsynapse literally bought every single last one 

[nurbs]

I found these, but look like volume only prices:

https://www.pioneerp...container/160c/

https://www.pioneerp...container/082c/

 

Yeah, got that page bookmarked. Lots of interesting containers.

[noebl1]

Looks like they may be back in stock?

 

http://www.daisojapa...-in-10-pks.aspx

 

EDIT: s/h is BRUTAL...  $18.95 UPS ground for 2 sets of 10.

Edited by noebl1, December 10 2017 - 6:18 PM.

[nurbs]

Looks like they may be back in stock?

 

http://www.daisojapa...-in-10-pks.aspx

 

EDIT: s/h is BRUTAL...  $18.95 UPS ground for 2 sets of 10.

 

 

There's a Daiso within walking distance from where I live. I walk in and stock up whenever they have them in stock. They usually have them about 22 at a time. It is $1.68 each online, and $1.50 each in the store. No shipping costs, just tax.

[noebl1]

 

There's a Daiso within walking distance from where I live. I walk in and stock up whenever they have them in stock. They usually have them about 22 at a time. It is $1.68 each online, and $1.50 each in the store. No shipping costs, just tax.

 

 

Wish I had that option here

Edited by noebl1, December 11 2017 - 4:20 AM.

[Derpy]

What type of tape do you use to attach the screen. I tried to make my own and used hot glue to attach the screen but it wouldn’t stick:(

[nurbs]

Believe it is gaffer tape?

 

Tape is preferred because it makes removing the mesh easier to transfer and "dump" a colony through the hole after cleaning the formicarium.

[Derpy]

Ok thanks! You are always so helpful!

[noebl1]

Ok thanks! You are always so helpful!

I ordered some of this today to try out, I'll report how it works:

https://www.amazon.c...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Derpy]

Ok thanks

[nurbs]

Ok thanks! You are always so helpful!

 

You're welcome. Just made a few more of these, but this time with larger containers with dual and quad test tubes. Decide to drill the hole on the side instead of the top lid so they could be stacked. Used food coloring to stain the hydrostone.

 

Needed to house the growing N. cockerelli colonies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok thanks! You are always so helpful!

I ordered some of this today to try out, I'll report how it works:

https://www.amazon.c...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

 

That will work.

[Derpy]

What containers did you use to make these?

[Connectimyrmex]

Holy fork, my colonies could really use some of those.