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Antlover41157
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Clay all in one?

Post: # 97015Post Antlover41157
Wed Oct 12, 2022 10:19 pm

I watched the Ants Aus All in one video and I'm thinking if it's possible to make it using dried clay or something else istead of modular concrete.

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Re: Clay all in one?

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Wed Nov 23, 2022 5:32 pm

Antlover41157 wrote:
Wed Oct 12, 2022 10:19 pm
I watched the Ants Aus All in one video and I'm thinking if it's possible to make it using dried clay or something else istead of modular concrete.
I am not sure what you are talking about. Please elaborate.
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Re: Clay all in one?

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Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:29 pm

SolenopsisKeeper wrote:
Wed Nov 23, 2022 5:32 pm
Antlover41157 wrote:
Wed Oct 12, 2022 10:19 pm
I watched the Ants Aus All in one video and I'm thinking if it's possible to make it using dried clay or something else istead of modular concrete.
I am not sure what you are talking about. Please elaborate.
I think he is talking about this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agp8E1w-6Vo
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Re: Clay all in one?

Post: # 97371Post antperson24
Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:30 pm

Antlover41157 wrote:
Wed Oct 12, 2022 10:19 pm
I watched the Ants Aus All in one video and I'm thinking if it's possible to make it using dried clay or something else istead of modular concrete.
I think that would work, maybe plaster.
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.

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Re: Clay all in one?

Post: # 97380Post Antlover41157
Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:19 am

no I just found out hydration wouldn't work since clay isn't the same as aac

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Re: Clay all in one?

Post: # 97383Post antperson24
Thu Nov 24, 2022 7:57 am

Antlover41157 wrote:
Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:19 am
no I just found out hydration wouldn't work since clay isn't the same as aac
Ya, but plaster should work.
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There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.

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Re: Clay all in one?

Post: # 97449Post antsofTH
Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:33 am

Antlover41157 wrote:
Wed Oct 12, 2022 10:19 pm
I watched the Ants Aus All in one video and I'm thinking if it's possible to make it using dried clay or something else istead of modular concrete.
Dry clay is not possible as it is not the same as Hebel/Aerocrete/AAC/YTONG. But Dental Plaster works fine, just watch this video. https://youtu.be/U0Vcs4bqYhA
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Re: Clay all in one?

Post: # 97453Post antperson24
Tue Nov 29, 2022 8:06 am

antsofTH wrote:
Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:33 am
Antlover41157 wrote:
Wed Oct 12, 2022 10:19 pm
I watched the Ants Aus All in one video and I'm thinking if it's possible to make it using dried clay or something else istead of modular concrete.
Dry clay is not possible as it is not the same as Hebel/Aerocrete/AAC/YTONG. But Dental Plaster works fine, just watch this video. https://youtu.be/U0Vcs4bqYhA
I use plaster of Paris.
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.

Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN

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Re: Clay all in one?

Post: # 97496Post SolenopsisKeeper
Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:38 pm

antperson24 wrote:
Tue Nov 29, 2022 8:06 am
antsofTH wrote:
Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:33 am
Antlover41157 wrote:
Wed Oct 12, 2022 10:19 pm
I watched the Ants Aus All in one video and I'm thinking if it's possible to make it using dried clay or something else istead of modular concrete.
Dry clay is not possible as it is not the same as Hebel/Aerocrete/AAC/YTONG. But Dental Plaster works fine, just watch this video. https://youtu.be/U0Vcs4bqYhA
I use plaster of Paris.
Like antperson24 said, Plaster of Paris works great, along with Ultracal 30
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AntsAreCool715
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Re: Clay all in one?

Post: # 100257Post AntsAreCool715
Sat Sep 16, 2023 8:52 am

Can I just use clay to shape a whole nest and use plastic or glass on top? I cannot find AAC or plaster at Ipoh, Malaysia.
I have found more queens!
-Polyrhachis laevissima (left only queen)
-Pheidole parva (TOO MUCH)
-Iridomyrmex Anceps
-Polyrhachis dives
Hope to catch camponotus soon...

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