Can Anyone Make This?

[xXxSpyderxXx]

looking for a nice setup for a leaf cutter colony but no store in the US sells them lol. so i was wondering if anyone could make these. pics are below.

3x glas frame basin 30x20cm
1x glass frame lid for 30x20cm
2x basin connector 3 / 4 "with hose for 27mm hole

what would the cost be on making this?

 

[xXxSpyderxXx]

ive been looking for acrylic containers like these but i cant find them anywhere all i can find are the TY display cases.

<img src="http://www.antstore.net/download/file.php?id=22971&sid=433bdccd2e52dee3106af4512bd2c0b6&mode=view" height ="500" length ="500"></img>


<img src="http://www.antstore.net/download/file.php?id=22977&sid=433bdccd2e52dee3106af4512bd2c0b6&mode=view" height ="500" length ="500"></img>

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

leaf cutter as in ants?

leaf cutter as in ants?

kewl!

 

[xXxSpyderxXx]

kewl!

any idea on where to get the acrylic containers from?? would be easier and cheaper than the glass tanks lol

 

[museumguy]

You may have seen this type of setup, or even this clip before, but here is how my buddy at the National Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans has their colonies housed. They were on an episode of Dirty Jobs as you'll see in the clip. Probably a lot easier and cheaper than the full custom acryllic build.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZJk7HLZvT0

 

[josh.vince]

any idea on where to get the acrylic containers from?? would be easier and cheaper than the glass tanks lol

I bet Milly (sp?) at CF could make that for you.

 

[xXxSpyderxXx]

You may have seen this type of setup, or even this clip before, but here is how my buddy at the National Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans has their colonies housed. They were on an episode of Dirty Jobs as you'll see in the clip. Probably a lot easier and cheaper than the full custom acryllic build.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZJk7HLZvT0

yea i dont know where to get those containers lol.

I bet Milly (sp?) at CF could make that for you.

im sure CF could but they would be SUPER over priced bc the labor and such. they are just a few $'s at the store if i can find a store that had them in stock

 

[josh.vince]

yea i dont know where to get those containers lol.







im sure CF could but they would be SUPER over priced bc the labor and such. they are just a few $'s at the store if i can find a store that had them in stock

true true. just throwing it out there for ya.

 

[tent boy]

Why wouldn't tupperware work?

 

[xXxSpyderxXx]

true true. just throwing it out there for ya.

much appreciated :thumbsup:

 

[mrFly]

How about these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Liquid-stor...ltDomain_0&hash=item5d325446ce#ht_2475wt_1185

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Liquid-stor...t_Supplies&hash=item5d3247fbbd#ht_3185wt_1185

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Liquid-stor...t_Supplies&hash=item5d3247fbbd#ht_3185wt_1185

 

[xXxSpyderxXx]

Why wouldn't tupperware work?

tupperware is ugly and not clear. as u can tell from the pics i posted those are clear and pro looking.

thats like asking why tupperware wont work for a reef tank

How about these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Liquid-stor...ltDomain_0&hash=item5d325446ce#ht_2475wt_1185

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Liquid-stor...t_Supplies&hash=item5d3247fbbd#ht_3185wt_1185

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Liquid-stor...t_Supplies&hash=item5d3247fbbd#ht_3185wt_1185

not bad. would deff buy them if the bulkheads where on the sides

 

[josh.vince]

tupperware is ugly and not clear. as u can tell from the pics i posted those are clear and pro looking.

thats like asking why tupperware wont work for a reef tank







not bad. would deff buy them if the bulkheads where on the sides

but if your reef tank were made of tupperware think of the cool popping sound you'd get every time you put the lid on!

 

[xXxSpyderxXx]

but if your reef tank were made of tupperware think of the cool popping sound you'd get every time you put the lid on!

lol u can always get a pistol shrimp in ur tank to get the "popping" sound

 

[EllieSuz]

I second the idea of getting Millie to make them. She has made two custom sumps for me exactly to my dimensions. She certainly could make your ant boxes.

 

[xXxSpyderxXx]

I second the idea of getting Millie to make them. She has made two custom sumps for me exactly to my dimensions. She certainly could make your ant boxes.

i would but im not looking to spend a ton on them. my guess is for the 3 boxes with the bulk heads and such im looking at like $250 or more if Millie makes them.

 

[gary greguire]

why not use 3 ten gal or 5 gal tanks or some of the larger acrylic betta tamks

 

[xXxSpyderxXx]

why not use 3 ten gal or 5 gal tanks or some of the larger acrylic betta tamks

do you know where to get any of the large betta tanks? only ones i have seen are the condos that are like $20+ each. and they are oval shaped.

also most 5-10 gal tanks are tempered glass and i cant drill them.

 

[gary greguire]

i have a bunch that are drilled but maybe they are old? what about those blue somthing tanks they make all sorts of sizes?

 

[xXxSpyderxXx]

i have a bunch that are drilled but maybe they are old? what about those blue somthing tanks they make all sorts of sizes?

blue tanks? let me now if you find out more on these i would like to check them out.