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If we could have a similar design to this.......
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 6:43 pm
by Acromyrmexbob
I was looking around online for something more suitable for public displays to give inspiration and came across this, sold for other species of ant. Seeing this I think a scaled up, more commercial looking version of this would be very close to the ideal public display model of a leaf cutting ant exhibit. Full visual access, easy environmental control and exciting possibilities regarding versatility and adaptability, this would tick all the boxes!
Sounds like a development project!
Re: If we could have a similar design to this.......
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 6:50 pm
by Deansie26
Am pretty sure that's what Marco had his first Acromyrmex colony in. I bet it would work pretty good in a tropical house or similar where the temp is high 24/7 Would certainly be an eye catcher.
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Re: If we could have a similar design to this.......
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:39 pm
by Bitterlime
I saw this on an advert once, a bigger version of it on display would definitely look fantastic!
Re: If we could have a similar design to this.......
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 10:43 pm
by Acromyrmexbob
Bitterlime wrote:I saw this on an advert once, a bigger version of it on display would definitely look fantastic!
Imagine one with around 30 spheres all connected. Or.... an exhibit where the sheres were connected in such a way that the visitors could walk through it and feel like they are inside the nest. You know the more I think of this the more I think this could be spectacular. Next job I get asked to design.......
Re: If we could have a similar design to this.......
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:39 pm
by Bitterlime
Yes!! That would look awesome, and it would be even better if people were able to walk though it, great idea!
Re: If we could have a similar design to this.......
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 7:20 pm
by Formica123
I kept my first Acromrymex colony in this, I really like the designs of them and think they would look awesome full of fungus!
I think if you could get the conditions perfect In something similar (without the red colour..) it would look very cool!
Re: If we could have a similar design to this.......
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:58 am
by Britishants.com
I bought one a few years ago to see if it was useful or worth modifying! Took it out the box and promptly put it back in! Concept is great, the product however wouldn't stand up to a leaf cutter colony! If anyone's interested in the boxed one i have make me an offer! It's never been used!
Re: If we could have a similar design to this.......
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 3:25 pm
by Formica123
Britishants.com wrote:I bought one a few years ago to see if it was useful or worth modifying! Took it out the box and promptly put it back in! Concept is great, the product however wouldn't stand up to a leaf cutter colony! If anyone's interested in the boxed one i have make me an offer! It's never been used!
£4?
Re: If we could have a similar design to this.......
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 7:06 pm
by Andyj
£3,,Marco wins
I hate these sort of things just looks awful but perhaps something more substantial and built into a glass tank may look quite effective as a public display.
Re: If we could have a similar design to this.......
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 12:03 pm
by Acromyrmexbob
My bid is £1!
I completely agree, these things look rubbish!
But the idea has great potential. Could be very space age if enough money is spent on it. Several thousand pounds is not a big expenditure for large institutions but would allow this concept to be made using large, high quality components. I will certainly propose this design to the next suitable client and keep you posted with any positive outcome and build.