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Back In Stock on Amazon.com! - - - Dirt Box Starter Formicarium v1.2 (2019)

Started By drtrmiller , Jun 16 2017 12:38 PM

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#61 Offline Derpy - Posted February 6 2018 - 5:49 PM

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Ok thanks.

-1x Parasitic Formica Sp. Colony

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#62 Offline Derpy - Posted February 7 2018 - 9:37 PM

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If I want to buy a different size, suppose size 4, what should I do?

-1x Parasitic Formica Sp. Colony

-1x Pogonomymrex Californicus Colony

-1x Camponotus Hyatti Colony

 

#63 Offline dspdrew - Posted February 8 2018 - 2:39 AM

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They will be available on Amazon soon. In the mean time you could buy directly from me if you want.


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#64 Offline Derpy - Posted February 8 2018 - 8:12 AM

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Ok

-1x Parasitic Formica Sp. Colony

-1x Pogonomymrex Californicus Colony

-1x Camponotus Hyatti Colony

 

#65 Offline Derpy - Posted March 2 2018 - 7:35 PM

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Has anybody had any luck raising wood loving species in these?

-1x Parasitic Formica Sp. Colony

-1x Pogonomymrex Californicus Colony

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#66 Offline drtrmiller - Posted March 2 2018 - 8:38 PM

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Would Camponotus Noveaboricensis be able to live in these? :thinking:

 
I would not try to house a wood-nesting species in a dirt nest.



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#67 Offline Derpy - Posted March 2 2018 - 8:46 PM

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Thanks!

-1x Parasitic Formica Sp. Colony

-1x Pogonomymrex Californicus Colony

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#68 Offline DaveJay - Posted July 7 2018 - 8:22 AM

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Has anybody had any luck raising wood loving species in these?

I know that the people involved in developing these say no, but I do recall that dspdrew tried adding wood panels with a certain amount of success early in the development thread. I'd be tempted to fashion wooden inserts rather than 'dirt' and see if it works, but then I'm like that! :)

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#69 Offline dexin - Posted September 8 2018 - 12:42 AM

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Hi,

 

When will this be available again? Or can I buy directly from someone?

 

Thanks


#70 Offline drtrmiller - Posted September 8 2018 - 11:00 AM

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Hi,
 
When will this be available again? Or can I buy directly from someone?
 
Thanks

 
Send a PM to dspdrew, or visit this thread.

 

They will also return to Amazon.com at a later date.




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#71 Offline dexin - Posted September 10 2018 - 4:08 PM

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Thank you!


#72 Offline drtrmiller - Posted January 27 2019 - 5:40 AM

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Limited quantities of the Dirt Box are now available on Amazon.
 
 
 

Check out byFormica products on Amazon for additional photos and product details.

 

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byFormica® is the manufacturer of the iconic nectar feeders and Sunburst Ant Nectar.
byFormica ant products always deliver consistent performance, convenience,
and reliability, making them among the most beloved ant foods and kit enjoyed by
ant keeping enthusiasts worldwide. For more information, visit www.byFormica.com.

#73 Offline CallMeCraven - Posted January 29 2019 - 8:14 AM

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In for one small 10mm. Going to try putting my larger Camponotus colony in it. I know you don't recommend these for Camponotus but from what I can tell, the established colonies where I caught my queens are largely ground dwelling, not even associated with sagebrush as the land has been cleared for development. 


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4x Camponotus (hyatti?)

 

 

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#74 Offline drtrmiller - Posted January 29 2019 - 7:07 PM

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While the Dirt Box formicarium is not recommended for species that nest exclusively in wood, as you mention, some Camponotus species are ground dwelling, and so you shouldn't have any problems with compatibility.

 


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#75 Offline drtrmiller - Posted June 22 2019 - 8:49 PM

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A few large dirt boxes are available on Amazon right now.

 

These were used as photography models, so the one you will receive will look almost exactly like the photo.

 

I know dspdrew is making more, but it may be weeks or months before they are available on Amazon again, if they are restocked at all.

 

Also, if you want the items that are available on Amazon for 12% off the Amazon price, simply contact me here and I can invoice you via PayPal.


Edited by drtrmiller, June 22 2019 - 9:15 PM.



byFormica® is the manufacturer of the iconic nectar feeders and Sunburst Ant Nectar.
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ant keeping enthusiasts worldwide. For more information, visit www.byFormica.com.

#76 Offline Manitobant - Posted June 23 2019 - 6:49 AM

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Can you ship them to Canada?
My journals:

Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#77 Offline drtrmiller - Posted June 23 2019 - 12:44 PM

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Can you ship them to Canada?

 

Not at this time.




byFormica® is the manufacturer of the iconic nectar feeders and Sunburst Ant Nectar.
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