HOW TO BUILD an ANT FARM: Make a DIY Plaster Ant Nest (Formicarium)

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  • @AntsVienna
    @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +26

    This took a lot of time to create😅 - Enjoy!
    Watch more BUILD TUTORIALS here: ua-cam.com/video/71b5G59N9Yc/v-deo.html

    • @antsanatomy1436
      @antsanatomy1436 4 роки тому +2

      AntsVienna nice video 👍🏻 I just had my first workers for my Lasius colony but they are a brownish. The queen looks like Flavus with a yellow underside and legs. Did your Lasius Flavus workers look darkish when they hatched and then turn orange or do I have a different species? Thanks for the help!

    • @antsanatomy1436
      @antsanatomy1436 4 роки тому +1

      Is there any way I can show you a photo?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, just PM me on Instagram ;)

    • @gottacatchemall9978
      @gottacatchemall9978 4 роки тому +1

      Hi

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      @@gottacatchemall9978 Welcome - Yes, catch all the queens ;)

  • @tomoproductionsants1681
    @tomoproductionsants1681 2 роки тому +2

    Nice kitchen

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  2 роки тому +2

      haha - Thanks, it's actually pretty old by now😂

  • @donsteppedinside
    @donsteppedinside 4 роки тому +19

    Dam you're getting real creative with these, looks great

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Thanks! Wait until you see what's still to be built this season 😜

  • @pc1548
    @pc1548 4 роки тому +4

    Finally a tutorial that uses plaster! In my country I can't find fancy materials to make my ant farm, so this is very helpful!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +2

      Hello there! Glad my Video helped you out!😄 I've made a couple of other plaster ant nests in the past - you can check them out here: ua-cam.com/video/71b5G59N9Yc/v-deo.html

  • @hungdong5522
    @hungdong5522 4 роки тому +1

    I'm from Vietnam and find your video very good

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Thank you! I hope it provides enough information for you guys

  • @bigal1312
    @bigal1312 2 роки тому +1

    I love the long Video! Watching people building formicaria is really relaxing

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  2 роки тому +2

      hey there. Glad you enjoyed it! it certainly took me a loooong time filming and making these😅

    • @bigal1312
      @bigal1312 2 роки тому +1

      I really appreciate your effort! And I also love the fact that you organized the discord Server!

  • @garymcintyre1498
    @garymcintyre1498 4 роки тому +1

    They are very cool , I like the gold and green one , looks like a duck but lol ,, very nice work .

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Thank you Gary! Here you can have a look at more of my creations ua-cam.com/video/71b5G59N9Yc/v-deo.html

  • @ants_spirit
    @ants_spirit Рік тому +2

    Gracias por tus tutoriales❤

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Рік тому

      You are welcome, my ant keeper friend👍

  • @evanism3178
    @evanism3178 4 роки тому +1

    great video

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you - hope it helps you out ;)

  • @antsunited7931
    @antsunited7931 4 роки тому +1

    I seriously love those blue colors on that nest and the nest itself

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      You mean TN? Thanks - Photo taken in my backyard😅😂

    • @antsunited7931
      @antsunited7931 4 роки тому +1

      I like just woke up so I was tired and didnt notice my grammatical errors. Lol

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      @@antsunited7931 Don't sweat it - Thanks for letting me know :)

  • @corpusformica4318
    @corpusformica4318 4 роки тому +1

    Sehr schönes Video.Die beiden Nester sehen super perfekt aus.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Danke sehr! Ja, aber welches gefällt dir denn besser? 😜

    • @corpusformica4318
      @corpusformica4318 4 роки тому +1

      @@AntsVienna Wenn ich wählen könnte ,würde ich das deep sea Ying und Yang blue nehmen

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Gut zu wissen :)

  • @christinecosma9026
    @christinecosma9026 4 роки тому +1

    Das mit dem Stift ist eine gute Idee👌😁

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Danke! So kann man punktuell mehr Druck ausüben😉

  • @edwardwerner5412
    @edwardwerner5412 4 роки тому +1

    I like the blue one

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the feedback! Is it the shape or the colors you like more on the blue one? 🙂

  • @christinecosma9026
    @christinecosma9026 4 роки тому +3

    Wie immer ein unglaublich hochwertiges Video😉👍👌🥰☺️

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Danke! Nur das Beste für meine Abonnenten😉👌

  • @carystage
    @carystage 3 роки тому +1

    I love the blue one! Thank you for the tutorials!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  3 роки тому

      You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback on your color preference👍

  • @sebio6489
    @sebio6489 4 роки тому +3

    I love yin yang blue, it's very beautiful 😍

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Yes, I admit that's my favourite as well :)

  • @NovoAnts
    @NovoAnts 4 роки тому +3

    Nice in depth video. Enjoying watching the channel. Congrats on passing 1000 subs 👍🏼

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Thanks mate! I actually enjoed myself building those 😀
      You are almost there yourself - keep it up! 💪

  • @meants5817
    @meants5817 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful formicarium! Greetings from Poland:)

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Good to know you guys like it👍
      Greetings from Vienna my fellow ant keeper

  • @benhenderson9437
    @benhenderson9437 4 роки тому +1

    Finally(!) what kind of plaster material should I consider? Plaster of Paris or some other kind?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Hey there! Links to all products I use are in video description

  • @grexodus5493
    @grexodus5493 4 роки тому +1

    Didn't even know you can make this by hand... sick! :D

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Like I said in the vid: Patience is key🙃

  • @Miska_Suominen
    @Miska_Suominen 4 роки тому +1

    Thx for the tutorial!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      You're welcome. Got a whole Build Video Playlist ;) ua-cam.com/video/71b5G59N9Yc/v-deo.html

  • @olivieolivier1894
    @olivieolivier1894 4 роки тому +1

    Yep nice video. Keep the long version.
    Big up from Paris, France.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Hello there Olivie! Thank you for the feedback - will do so :)
      Greetings from Vienna, Austria

  • @donde1984
    @donde1984 2 роки тому +1

    It turned out great what brand of plaster are you using also what about gypsum???

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  2 роки тому +2

      Hello NOE! I have links to all products I use in the video description. Also I'll be making some more ant farms this year😉
      You can check out some more of my builds here: ua-cam.com/video/bpFLpoq0x18/v-deo.html&ab_channel=AntsVienna

  • @simonripa2780
    @simonripa2780 4 роки тому +1

    WOW! I just found this channel and it looks awesome!!!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Thank you - have fun watching some videos then ;)

  • @Blake-pz7jj
    @Blake-pz7jj 4 роки тому +1

    awesome

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Thanks - doing my best 😃

  • @robert_ra1687
    @robert_ra1687 4 роки тому +1

    I love your videos!Keep up the good work!!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Thank you - glad you like them :)

  • @bolt1437
    @bolt1437 4 роки тому +2

    nice

  • @yes2536
    @yes2536 Рік тому +1

    some ants like rough textures can you add sand to the plaster?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Рік тому +1

      Yes, of course! You just have to place sand corns into the mixture before pouring it in the mold 😉

  • @muoihat5689
    @muoihat5689 4 роки тому

    Thank you much

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Don't mention it. Hope this helps you build your own ;)

  • @ChakiOida
    @ChakiOida 4 роки тому +4

    I really am mostly into modular nests but your videos make me either buy yours or DIY it myself haha.
    I like the blue one more. The only thing i'd add would be something that makes lifting the lid off a bit easier, because i imagine right now it's a bit of fingerwork to get the lid off?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Danke! Yes, there is always room for improvement 🙃👍

    • @Rationalysis
      @Rationalysis 2 роки тому

      @@AntsVienna yes because you will need to take the lid off often

  • @sherdy802
    @sherdy802 2 роки тому +1

    I choose the blue one because it is beautiful. Did you paint it the chambers and tunnels? because I saw color in the tunnels and chambers.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  2 роки тому +2

      Hello there. No, I actually used blue plaster (mixed some non-toxic paint in) for it. I also like the blue one more myself :)

  • @Braddaddyx
    @Braddaddyx 4 роки тому +1

    Super Video, können deine dremel fräser aufsätze auch ytong ziegel fräsen?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +2

      Können sie, würde ich aber nicht empfehlen alleine zu verwenden. Würde zuerst mit dem Stemmeisen die grobe Arbeit machen und dann mit dem Dremel die Feinheiten in den Kammern und Gängen erledigen.

    • @Braddaddyx
      @Braddaddyx 4 роки тому +1

      @@AntsVienna Danke!

  • @philip_playz2179
    @philip_playz2179 4 роки тому +1

    Love It!!!

  • @Tommy-ns4nz
    @Tommy-ns4nz Рік тому +1

    Blue one looks awesome, where did u get the mold from?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Рік тому +2

      I'll tell you, BUT you won't believe me... It was just the top of a plastic box from the food delivery guy 😂

  • @alloveraa
    @alloveraa 3 роки тому +2

    Hey antsvienna do you prefer using plaster or ytong with your nests?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  3 роки тому +1

      I personally prefer Ytong, since it has better breathing cababilities and is not as suseptible to mold. That being said, plaster gives you more flexibility in terms of shaping

  • @ahmetto2452
    @ahmetto2452 4 роки тому +1

    great!!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Great stuff only on this channel😋

  • @bignibba5128
    @bignibba5128 4 роки тому +1

    How do you humidificate and how often? Doesn’t plaster disolve if you keep it too moist? Im not sure at all, im just asking

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Hello there. How often you have to hydrate depends on the species, but i would say max. twice a week.
      I haven't heard or experienced plaster disolving when too moist - especially if you bake it. It's not like clay.

    • @bignibba5128
      @bignibba5128 4 роки тому

      AntsVienna ok thank you!

  • @coffee_gaming
    @coffee_gaming 3 роки тому +1

    Nice relaxing music, love it! I'm in south africa i'm not sure the plaster I have is safe / can some types of plaster of paris be dangerous to ant's?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  3 роки тому +1

      Hello there. Glad you love my music taste :)
      I am looking for "non-toxic" labeled plaster when shopping

    • @coffee_gaming
      @coffee_gaming 3 роки тому

      @@AntsVienna Hope you are doing well! also the non toxic plaster is ready to carve left in the window for 2+ months and found a queen i'll wait for 10-20 workers found the queen against the wall Camponotus cinctellus. Thank you for great content!

  • @retaboiisgut8151
    @retaboiisgut8151 4 роки тому +2

    Is baking it a need?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      No, but you must let it dry out for 2 weeks if you don't. Otherwise the fumes from moist plaster can kill the ants inside.

    • @retaboiisgut8151
      @retaboiisgut8151 4 роки тому

      Oh ok ide rather cook it tho

  • @creepygallery3303
    @creepygallery3303 4 роки тому +2

    A cool tip I use when molding with plaster is to spritz any gathered bubbles on the surface with ethanol, it will burst them all instantly without effecting your mix.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Cool ethanol trick! Thanks for sharing! 👍

    • @creepygallery3303
      @creepygallery3303 4 роки тому +1

      @@AntsVienna Sweet build as usual by the way.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Always striving to improve my handwork :)

  • @peeblekitty5780
    @peeblekitty5780 3 роки тому +3

    Love the look of these nests! The blue one especially is a really nice aesthetic.
    I'd like to make my own sometime, could you point me towards what lid you used as your mold? The rounded octagon shape is really pretty but I can't find it online.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  3 роки тому

      Hello there - glad you like my ant farm design! Like I said in the video this hexagon mold was actually the top of a plastic food delivery box - no idea where the restaurant got these from myself😅😂 I just always keep plastics with interesting shapes for DIY purposes

  • @JS-ev4xc
    @JS-ev4xc 4 роки тому +1

    For the blue one, the chamber is painted so will it affect the water to seep through for the ants? I think the unpainted version is cleaner & neater than both painted version.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      This may surprise you... but the chambers of the blue are NOT PAINTED. I used blue colored plaster - so water can seep through normally😉

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      What is painted on the blue design is the white part

  • @lisaquesnelle5922
    @lisaquesnelle5922 Рік тому +1

    Where did you find your mold? Would be perfect for my small ants

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Рік тому +2

      Funny story: This was a top from a package of the food delivery man... that i totally used for another purpose😂

  • @skylerhinman6600
    @skylerhinman6600 3 роки тому +1

    Quick question? Dont plastor nest mold easier? I would love to use plastor cuz it's cheap but I don't wanna end up killing my ants cuz of mold I'm hoping a plastor nest is able to be in use for a very long time for ants

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  3 роки тому

      Hello there. Yes, plaster does mold easier than other materials, BUT if you water the nest with moderation (not too much) then you should face no problems. If you want to be on the safe side, just connect the nest to an outworld and provide your ants with water via a liquid feeder there. ua-cam.com/video/4umwrNBjhMk/v-deo.html

  • @itsnilstv2597
    @itsnilstv2597 4 роки тому +1

    Ein sehr tolles Video kannst du auch mal eins mit Ytong machen

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Danke Nils! Habe schon mehrere aus Ytong gemacht. Hier die Bau Tutorials Playlist ua-cam.com/video/l4vtn2Pbl5Q/v-deo.html

  • @AntsMierenAvonturen
    @AntsMierenAvonturen 4 роки тому +5

    I love your build videos! I been busy making new nests aswell. You inspire me to make better nests and you are right! The key making a great nest is patience! I hope you make more building videos! Love it buddy!👍🏾🐜😁

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Glad I inspire you :)
      Well since all of my colonies keep growing expect to see many, many more build videos😉👍

  • @dcp.production105
    @dcp.production105 4 роки тому +1

    awsome

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Thanks! This is the awesome-Antfarm channel 😜

  • @Reshtarc
    @Reshtarc Рік тому +1

    make more. yes yes yes.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Рік тому

      Will do. I plan a few formicarium designs for 2024 ;)

  • @Ninuturu
    @Ninuturu 4 роки тому +1

    I really like the blue one, but I also really like the shape and design of these nests, great molt! [molt mold? idk lol]

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Yes, good thing I keep a lot of stuff that could turn out to be a good mold :)

  • @benhendersonmusic2480
    @benhendersonmusic2480 4 роки тому +1

    Will the plaster not disintegrate over time with the moisture from the sponge?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      No, plaster does not disintegrate - if dryied corectly (2 weeks in sunlight or baked in oven like in this video)

  • @hobbyurbano
    @hobbyurbano 4 роки тому +1

    Hey love your videos, do you use an especial plaster? Looks like very resistent, and doesnt get fungus with that humidity?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you - glad you like them! Yes, I use a special (non-toxic) plaster (amzn.to/3eNgE1q). You can find links to everything I use in the description of my Videos ;)
      You have to keep an eye on the humidity and shouldn't water the same spot too often. With plaster buils I usually provide a water-filled Test tube in the respective outworld for the ants to drink anytime.

  • @mickster287
    @mickster287 4 роки тому +6

    Doesnt plaster mold ? Can you make a grout formicarium DIY video

  • @richarddaviddy2182
    @richarddaviddy2182 4 роки тому +1

    Hello! Can I use grout instead of plaster?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Absolutely, you just need to shape the chambers before grout hardens completely

  • @antssea9192
    @antssea9192 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing! Just amazing! That nest in the thumbail has just the perfect colors!!! Anyways, what will happen if I heat the nest too much? Will it dry up faster or break?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the praize! I wouldn't go any higher than 150° Celsius. It may crack and/or break.
      Letting it at a lower temperature for longer results in a better bonding of plaster molecules.

  • @levente4666
    @levente4666 4 роки тому

    Hello again :)! I changed my name from DarkSnake7 to this so u know me alredy. Thank you for this high quality video! I can see that u put some real effort into it! You couldve made this much faster if u wouldnt record it, but u did it for us :). I hope that u can get some monetization soon becose i really think u deserve some money for this great content :). I will keep watching your videos for the time u do them. Thanks for reading and have a great day :)

    • @levente4666
      @levente4666 4 роки тому

      And you actually replying o every comment! You dont need books you have comments to read for hours :)

    • @levente4666
      @levente4666 4 роки тому

      As i see

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the support Janos! first name, right?
      Yes, it takes me about 3 times longer to do things on-camera ...and keep in mind this is 400% speed.😅😂

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      When I started this channel I had 1 comment a month ...nowadays I get between 30-250 a day😅😂

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      What I see is that you guys are awesome👍

  • @benhenderson9437
    @benhenderson9437 4 роки тому +1

    Do you have any advice on using the plaster? I’ve just tried this and dried it in an oven. It seems quite powdery to touch. Is this okay, or do I need to throw it away and try again?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      I don't know what "powdery" means to you, but it has the right consistency if you can touch it and the plaster does not stick onto your hand.

  • @ΓιάννηςΠαρχατουρίδης

    I am from Greece

    • @ΓιάννηςΠαρχατουρίδης
      @ΓιάννηςΠαρχατουρίδης 4 роки тому +1

      and i like mevgal

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      You are not the only one who likes mevgal 😉🇬🇷

    • @ΓιάννηςΠαρχατουρίδης
      @ΓιάννηςΠαρχατουρίδης 4 роки тому +1

      @@AntsVienna I have a lasius brunneus queen with larvae do you have any tips

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      @@ΓιάννηςΠαρχατουρίδης Lasius Brunneus are an interesting species to keep. They are not as easy going as Lasius Flavus, but also not as aggresive as Lasius Niger - in regards to their attitude they fall somewhere in the middle.
      You can have a look here ;) ua-cam.com/video/JnrsDL5z0hQ/v-deo.html

  • @Melokaliju
    @Melokaliju 4 роки тому +1

    Hi there! Absolutely great!
    2 things : for me personally it was too long the video, the speeded up parts you can speed up even a bit more I think.
    And2.: the chambers... Why haven't you made them deeper? Is that for a certain reason or just because you were in this mood? Wouldn't the ants like it a bit deeper so that they can have more space for the eggs and could spend more time in it?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +3

      Hello there! Well I can't change the length of the video now, but I can answer your second Question: I am planing to house a Tetramorium Caespitum colony, that's why the chambers of the green one are pretty shallow (Tetra are very small ants). While the chamber depth of the blue one is considerably deeper ;)

  • @benhenderson9437
    @benhenderson9437 4 роки тому +1

    The blue one... did you pain the inside of it? I prefer the blue one - would you not drill into it to screw the lid on?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Hello again. No, for the blue one I used a blue plaster mix - so the actually painted part in the inside of the blue one is the white part on top and not the chambers :) You can screw it on, but I attached the blue magnetically and the green one with bluetac

  • @mikesinna3522
    @mikesinna3522 3 роки тому +1

    Nice movies you have! I like to watch them and i learn alot but i dont understand why you painted the blue nest on the inside because you say the paint block water for the ants. Greetings from Belgium ✌️

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  3 роки тому

      Hello Mike! Well noticed - but I actually did not paint the chambers themselves in the blue one. I used a technique that incorporates some paint in the plaster mix itself, without blocking water. The part that is actually painted there is the white😉

  • @benhenderson9437
    @benhenderson9437 4 роки тому +1

    What are the names of this grinding bits you are using please?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Not sure about their names - but I got links to them in the videos description ;)

  • @mrlol3363
    @mrlol3363 3 роки тому +1

    Will this work with cement

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  3 роки тому

      With cement you need to prepare the chambers ahead of time with e.g. plastilin. Once cement is dry you cannot process it further!

  • @kurumais
    @kurumais 4 роки тому +1

    i dont keep ants but i love ant nature shows and i love watching him build nests. so you're saying the water seeps thru the plaster into the chambers abd tunnels? i think i want to see ants crawling around in those ant farms

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Glad you like my builds :) Yes, water seeps through the plaster and the chamber 'walls' get wet for the Ants to drink.

  • @bogdanradivojevic9108
    @bogdanradivojevic9108 4 роки тому +2

    Can i use that drill for Ytong??

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      You mean the dremel? Yes you can, but the bits will be worn out quickly.

  • @chu7059
    @chu7059 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video can you please make a cement formicaruim.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +2

      Yes, will make a grout formicarium and show you guys the "negative build" method😉

    • @chu7059
      @chu7059 4 роки тому +1

      @@AntsVienna ty do u have a date on when u will upload the video on it?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Not yet - you'll have to stay tuned for that. But definately this year

    • @chu7059
      @chu7059 4 роки тому

      @@AntsVienna I have already subscribed so I'll be waiting thx for the info

  • @Reshtarc
    @Reshtarc Рік тому +1

    add basic food color ... just a drop and mix one at a time till you get the shade you like.

  • @hansohlou
    @hansohlou 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, how do the ants get access to water?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Hello there, you water the integrated sponges, which then transport the water into the nest walls around them. This allows the ants to absorb the humidity from the other side of the wall, without being able to escape. Hope this helps you out!

    • @hansohlou
      @hansohlou 4 роки тому +1

      @@AntsVienna so ants doesn’t really drink directly to water source? Like they can drink by tiny particles of humidity? I am doing research, pardon my silly questions, planning to get my first colony soon. I am really appreciate your answer

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      @@hansohlou Hello again! Yes, exactly. Though ants can drink from the source directly they also can drink from these tiny particles. Here's a video playlist that usually answers most of beginner questions on ant keeping ;) ua-cam.com/video/ih00NnzeDiQ/v-deo.html

    • @hansohlou
      @hansohlou 4 роки тому +1

      @@AntsVienna thank you, your content are really helpful

  • @commander1007
    @commander1007 4 роки тому +1

    I prefer the green one as the other one looks like it has been painted in the chambers which will make it harder for the ants to get the moisture they need because when acrylic paint dries it forms a plastic layer

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +2

      That is correct. But here it comes - the inside of the chambers on the blue one has NOT been painted.
      I used a special procedure to give the wet plaster mixture color, without it being able to form this plastic layer.
      This way ants can be hydrated/drink normally and you get an awesome color combination ;)

    • @levente4666
      @levente4666 4 роки тому

      @@AntsVienna You're such a genius dude!

  • @needfulthings665
    @needfulthings665 3 роки тому +1

    i cant understand how ants drink water. it did not look like the ants can get to the sponge i have 3d printed a mini nest and ti waters from the bottom can ants drink thru a net mest?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  3 роки тому +1

      Hello Chris! When you water the nest water goes through the sponge and walls get humid. After this ants can drink the small water particles that build up on the other side of the walls (nesting chambers). Hope this helps you understand how it works😉🐜

    • @needfulthings665
      @needfulthings665 3 роки тому

      Awesome I think I finally understand I’m not sure if you have made a video on that topic. If not I think it would be very informative. Thanks for responding

  • @patrickmoore6395
    @patrickmoore6395 4 роки тому +1

    Do the ants drink water from the sponge

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Hello Patrick! Kind of. When you water the sponge it disperses the water on the surrounding walls. After that ants can drink the water particles on the other side. Hope my explanation helps you out!😉

  • @RamiroPires123
    @RamiroPires123 Рік тому +1

    why the sponge with water? is to keep humid? because the ants can't reach it to drink

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Рік тому

      Hey there. The sponge in just for better water dispersion. The ants can drink the moisture on the other side of the wall (their living chambers)

  • @ViktorBanaj
    @ViktorBanaj Рік тому +1

    where to buy this ant nest online?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Рік тому

      Hello there. I made this myself in this video. Will be launching an online shop for antfarms later this year 😉

  • @christinecosma9026
    @christinecosma9026 4 роки тому +1

    Habe auch so eine Fräße

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Ja, die eignen sich perfekt für solche Bastelarbeiten :)

  • @JibrilAlmighty
    @JibrilAlmighty Рік тому +1

    How the ant get the water?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Рік тому

      The wall around the sponge gets moist and ants lick from the other side of moist wall

  • @fore4word_748
    @fore4word_748 3 роки тому +1

    how do you know if the Plaster is non-toxic?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  3 роки тому

      Hello there. It has to be written somewhere in the product description or on its packaging

  • @derrickcook1824
    @derrickcook1824 5 місяців тому +1

    What would be toxic in these powders? They don't label the bag toxic.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  5 місяців тому

      If you are not sure, you should let the plaster dry for 2 weeks before moving ants in

  • @GamesZone-er1dv
    @GamesZone-er1dv Рік тому +1

    What is this material?

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  Рік тому +1

      Hello there. That's plaster powder. Link to all products in the description

    • @GamesZone-er1dv
      @GamesZone-er1dv Рік тому

      @@AntsVienna thanks

  • @naturjsameisen
    @naturjsameisen 4 роки тому +1

    Tolles Tutorial! Kennst du eigentlich schon unseren Ameisendiscord, wo sich die Community zu allen Fragen austauscht? Die AmeisenUA-camr verlinken dort auch ihre Videos. Falls du Interesse hast und mal vorbei schauen möchtest, Einladungslink findest du zum Beispiel in den Beschreibungen meiner letzten Videos oder bei Gabs in den Videos :) LG

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Hallo natur J! Vielen Dank auch für den discord Hinweis! Werde ich mir gleich vornehmen :)

  • @animalintrovert3758
    @animalintrovert3758 2 роки тому

    The dremel reminds me of a dentist’s drill. It’s like nails on a chalkboard or a knife on porcelain.

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  2 роки тому

      Hello there. Yes, that's pretty much what it is - a rotary tool.

  • @susanscovill6817
    @susanscovill6817 3 роки тому +1

    Blue

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  3 роки тому +1

      That's what I like to hear! Thanks for the feedback Susan 👍

  • @antisocial7423
    @antisocial7423 4 роки тому

    Du you have i formica rufa colony

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Hello there!
      NO, Formica Rufa along many other Formica are declared endangered species here in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
      Therefore keeping them in captivity is forbidden and puinishable by law.
      Watch more on them here: ua-cam.com/video/UH_26OqBBwY/v-deo.html

  • @ivancharles9648
    @ivancharles9648 4 роки тому +1

    blue

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Thank you for letting me know 👍

  • @axellenaerts5960
    @axellenaerts5960 4 роки тому

    their are no corners in a sircel

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Yes, there are none :)

    • @axellenaerts5960
      @axellenaerts5960 4 роки тому

      @@AntsVienna but you said you have to be careful there in your video but it was a great video

  • @itsnilstv2597
    @itsnilstv2597 4 роки тому +1

    Bist du aus Deutschland

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Hello! Nein, ich komme aus Griechenland und wohne seit 10 Jahren in Wien ;)

    • @itsnilstv2597
      @itsnilstv2597 4 роки тому +1

      AntsVienna ah deswegen weil die Verpackung war Deutsch

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Ja, genau :)

  • @vvm7792
    @vvm7792 4 роки тому +3

    I've always made my plaster formicariums without a mask 😨

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      I used to do the same. But mask helps a lot with breathing & glasses are a must no way how you put it.

  • @TadifoTf10
    @TadifoTf10 4 роки тому +2

    100 comment

  • @jesusthehobbyist4710
    @jesusthehobbyist4710 4 роки тому +1

    Wassup

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Took some time to make - But I think it's worth it ;)

    • @jesusthehobbyist4710
      @jesusthehobbyist4710 4 роки тому +1

      AntsVienna really cool ant farm keep up the good work you earned your subs

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      @@jesusthehobbyist4710 Thanks! Doing my best :)

  • @andiazfar6041
    @andiazfar6041 4 роки тому +1

    How the ant want to drink the water

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      The ants can drink from the moist area, when you water the setup.

    • @andiazfar6041
      @andiazfar6041 4 роки тому +1

      Can you show me?? 😁😁

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Here I water this setup after building it. It's also made of plaster, so practically no difference ;)
      ua-cam.com/video/HfvSsEenSHA/v-deo.html

    • @andiazfar6041
      @andiazfar6041 4 роки тому +1

      Omg thank you very much bro

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Have fun watching. You can also join our discord and exchange ideas with even more ant keepers ;)
      Here's the link to our Discord Server: discord.gg/PBw6BvU

  • @AnimalguyFrankie
    @AnimalguyFrankie 4 роки тому +1

    That looks messy. That tool makes loads of mess!

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      It's the plaster itself actually😂 The dremel is a must for plaster imo😉

  • @trevkiel7950
    @trevkiel7950 4 роки тому

    nice but could you talk any slower

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you - no need to rush ;)

  • @hypolegend9098
    @hypolegend9098 4 роки тому +1

    Great video

    • @AntsVienna
      @AntsVienna  4 роки тому

      Thank you - doing my best ;)