[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":660},["ShallowReactive",2],{"post-\u002Fhow-to-make-a-tube-spiral-for-your-ants-en":3,"related-posts-how-to-make-a-tube-spiral-for-your-ants-en":613,"related-categories-how-to-make-a-tube-spiral-for-your-ants-en":641},{"id":4,"title":5,"audio":6,"author":7,"authorImageUrl":8,"authorUrl":9,"body":10,"categorySlug":531,"categoryText":532,"dateModified":533,"datePublished":534,"description":535,"extension":536,"faqs":537,"howToDescription":535,"howToImage":553,"howToSteps":554,"howToSupply":585,"howToTitle":5,"howToTools":592,"howToTotalTime":603,"image":553,"language":604,"meta":605,"navigation":606,"path":607,"productBrand":6,"productDescription":6,"productImage":6,"productName":6,"reviewDescription":6,"reviewRating":6,"seo":608,"sitemap":609,"stem":610,"youtubeVideoId":611,"__hash__":612},"blog\u002Fhow-to-make-a-tube-spiral-for-your-ants.md","How To Make a Tube Spiral For Your Ants",null,"Bruma","\u002Fimages\u002Fauthors\u002Fbruma.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fbrumaombra.com",{"type":11,"value":12,"toc":519},"minimark",[13,20,26,33,38,41,46,57,68,74,80,85,98,104,111,116,118,122,127,133,139,153,159,165,178,180,184,190,196,202,205,211,217,223,229,232,237,243,249,251,255,261,267,273,278,284,290,296,298,302,308,314,321,327,333,339,344,346,350,356,362,368,373,379,385,391,397,402,408,415,421,426,432,434,438,444,451,457,459,463,469,474,479,484,486,491,503],[14,15,16],"p",{},[17,18,19],"strong",{},"Hi guys! I hope you’re doing well!",[14,21,22,25],{},[17,23,24],{},"Today we’re going to build this long tube spiral",", a really cool add-on for our ant nests!",[14,27,28],{},[29,30],"img",{"alt":31,"src":32},"DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_final_result.jpeg",[14,34,35],{},[17,36,37],{},"Let’s see how to build it!",[39,40],"hr",{},[42,43,45],"h2",{"id":44},"the-antstore-ant-spiral-tower","The Antstore Ant Spiral Tower",[14,47,48,49,52,53,56],{},"The other day, I was surfing the web in search of some cool nest ideas and, as always, ",[17,50,51],{},"I landed on the Antstore online shop website",". Under the section “Our New Products,” ",[17,54,55],{},"I stumbled upon a very cool and unusual nest connector",".",[14,58,59,60,63,64,67],{},"That peculiar tube connector is called ",[17,61,62],{},"“Ant Spiral Tower.”"," In a nutshell, ",[17,65,66],{},"it’s a very long acrylic tube wrapped around itself",", creating a sort of tower-like structure.",[14,69,70],{},[29,71],{"alt":72,"src":73},"Tube spiral on the Antstore online shop","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_on_antstore_shop.png",[14,75,76,79],{},[17,77,78],{},"The tower is used to connect an ant nest to an outworld."," Instead of using a simple piece of tubing that merely goes from the nest to the outworld, the tower creates a long route on which the ants can travel.",[14,81,82],{},[17,83,84],{},"I find this product very cool!",[14,86,87,90,91],{},[17,88,89],{},"This company is very popular in the ant-keeping space for making extremely high-quality products, like ant nests, outworlds, and various types of accessories."," If you're interested in finding out more about this company, I would suggest you check out ",[17,92,93],{},[94,95,97],"nuxt-link-locale",{"to":96},"\u002Fantcube-starter-set-combi-review","this product review!",[14,99,100,103],{},[17,101,102],{},"This is the review of one of the most popular nests from this company!"," This amazing-looking glass nest swiftly merges an outworld and a nest, creating a fantastic all-in-one ant-keeping product!",[14,105,106,107,110],{},"But what if we don’t want to buy the ant spiral from ",[17,108,109],{},"Antstore"," because we’re on a budget or because the store doesn’t ship to our country?",[14,112,113],{},[17,114,115],{},"Let’s build our own version!",[39,117],{},[42,119,121],{"id":120},"what-you-need","What You Need",[14,123,124],{},[17,125,126],{},"For this project, we need a very long tube, some pieces of wood, a few screws, and some basic tools!",[14,128,129,132],{},[17,130,131],{},"The main piece of the spiral will be the flexible transparent acrylic tube."," You can easily find one of these in every hardware store, online, or in a normal shop in the gardening section.",[14,134,135],{},[29,136],{"alt":137,"src":138},"Tube for a DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_tube.jpeg",[14,140,141,142,145,146,149,150,56],{},"For this project, I’ve chosen a ",[17,143,144],{},"3m long tube",", with an internal diameter of ",[17,147,148],{},"10mm"," and an external diameter of ",[17,151,152],{},"12mm",[14,154,155,158],{},[17,156,157],{},"The second piece that we need for the spiral is a wooden panel."," Like the tube, you can easily find these in a normal hardware shop.",[14,160,161],{},[29,162],{"alt":163,"src":164},"Wooden panel for a DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_wooden_panel.jpeg",[14,166,167,168,174,175],{},"By the way... If you, just like me, really like these kinds of D.I.Y. projects, I'm pretty sure you're going to love ",[17,169,170],{},[94,171,173],{"to":172},"\u002Fhow-to-make-a-ytong-nest","this other guide"," too! ",[17,176,177],{},"In this one, I explain in detail how to make an extremely popular type of ant nest: a Ytong nest!",[39,179],{},[42,181,183],{"id":182},"making-the-two-towers","Making The Two Towers",[14,185,186,189],{},[17,187,188],{},"The first thing we have to do is decide the size of the spiral."," This particular version will have two towers, with the tube passing through one another.",[14,191,192],{},[29,193],{"alt":194,"src":195},"Taking the measurements for the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_measurement.jpeg",[14,197,198,199],{},"After we have marked the wooden panel with the shape of the towers, ",[17,200,201],{},"we can start cutting.",[14,203,204],{},"As you can see, I’m using a circular saw to cut the pieces. Alternatively, if you don’t have one of these, you can simply use a jigsaw.",[14,206,207],{},[29,208],{"alt":209,"src":210},"Cutting the panel for the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_cut_panel.jpeg",[14,212,213,216],{},[17,214,215],{},"Once we have the two pieces, we can then mark them with our preferred height."," In my case, I’ve chosen to make the two towers 20cm high.",[14,218,219,220],{},"This time, because the cut is a lot easier to make, ",[17,221,222],{},"we can simply use a standard wood saw.",[14,224,225],{},[29,226],{"alt":227,"src":228},"Cutting the towers of the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_cut_towers.jpeg",[14,230,231],{},"Make sure to secure the piece of wood to the table with some type of clamp; it makes it a lot easier to cut and a lot less dangerous for our hands!",[14,233,234],{},[17,235,236],{},"Here’s the piece.",[14,238,239],{},[29,240],{"alt":241,"src":242},"One of the towers of the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_tower.jpeg",[14,244,245,246],{},"If you want, ",[17,247,248],{},"you can clean the two pieces a bit using some sandpaper.",[39,250],{},[42,252,254],{"id":253},"drilling-the-holes","Drilling The Holes",[14,256,257,260],{},[17,258,259],{},"Now it's time to mark the spots where we’re going to make the holes",", through which the tube will pass.",[14,262,263,266],{},[17,264,265],{},"You can make the holes using a normal drill with a wood bit."," The diameter of the holes needs to match the outer diameter of the tube that we have chosen to use for this project.",[14,268,269],{},[29,270],{"alt":271,"src":272},"Drilling the holes in the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_drilling_the_holes.jpeg",[14,274,275],{},[17,276,277],{},"Here’s the result.",[14,279,280],{},[29,281],{"alt":282,"src":283},"The holes in the two towers of the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_towers_with_holes.jpeg",[14,285,286,287],{},"To remove the little imperfections caused by the wood bit, we can use a rounded file. ",[17,288,289],{},"Doing this will facilitate the tedious process of inserting the tube into the holes.",[14,291,292],{},[29,293],{"alt":294,"src":295},"File for the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_file.jpeg",[39,297],{},[42,299,301],{"id":300},"inserting-the-tube","Inserting The Tube",[14,303,304,305],{},"After we’ve cleaned all the holes, ",[17,306,307],{},"we can then start inserting the tubes through the holes.",[14,309,310],{},[29,311],{"alt":312,"src":313},"Inserting the tube into the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_inserting_the_tube.jpeg",[14,315,316,317,320],{},"If you find it hard to slide the tube through the holes, don’t worry. ",[17,318,319],{},"The holes should be a tight fit with the tube"," in order to ensure it stays in place and doesn't involuntarily slide out once the project is finished.",[14,322,323,326],{},[17,324,325],{},"To make it slide, simply push the tube very slowly,"," one inch at a time.",[14,328,329,330],{},"Here’s how it should look after we’ve finished inserting the tube. ",[17,331,332],{},"Not bad at all!",[14,334,335],{},[29,336],{"alt":337,"src":338},"The two towers of the DIY tube spiral for ants with the tube","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_towers_with_tube.jpeg",[14,340,341],{},[17,342,343],{},"Now to the base!",[39,345],{},[42,347,349],{"id":348},"making-the-base","Making The Base",[14,351,352,353],{},"When the spiral is almost finished and we have the final dimensions, ",[17,354,355],{},"we can start making the base on which the spiral will stand.",[14,357,358,359],{},"After we have taken the needed measurements, ",[17,360,361],{},"we can cut it as previously.",[14,363,364],{},[29,365],{"alt":366,"src":367},"Cutting the base for the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_cut_base.jpeg",[14,369,370],{},[17,371,372],{},"Here’s the base.",[14,374,375],{},[29,376],{"alt":377,"src":378},"The base of the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_base.jpeg",[14,380,381,382],{},"Now it's time to choose the screws that we’re going to use to attach the two towers to the base. ",[17,383,384],{},"Make sure that the screw is long enough to pass through the base and grab the towers!",[14,386,387],{},[29,388],{"alt":389,"src":390},"The screw for the base of the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_screw_into_tower.jpeg",[14,392,393,394],{},"After that, choose the appropriate drill bit and ",[17,395,396],{},"drill the holes in the base.",[14,398,399],{},[29,400],{"alt":271,"src":401},"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_drilling_the_holes_in_the_base.jpeg",[14,403,404,405],{},"Once we’ve made the holes in the base, ",[17,406,407],{},"it’s time to clean it.",[14,409,410,411,414],{},"First, ",[17,412,413],{},"we have to remove all the pencil marks we’ve made in the previous steps."," After that, we can then proceed to clean the small imperfections by using some sandpaper.",[14,416,417],{},[29,418],{"alt":419,"src":420},"Cleaning the base of the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_cleaning_the_base.jpeg",[14,422,423],{},[17,424,425],{},"Perfect!",[14,427,428],{},[29,429],{"alt":430,"src":431},"The base for the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_the_base.jpeg",[39,433],{},[42,435,437],{"id":436},"attaching-the-towers-to-the-base","Attaching The Towers To The Base",[14,439,440,441],{},"Now to the final step! ",[17,442,443],{},"Attaching the towers to the base!",[14,445,446,447,450],{},"During this phase, ",[17,448,449],{},"try to screw the screws all the way in"," to make the tower as stable as possible.",[14,452,453],{},[29,454],{"alt":455,"src":456},"Screwing the base onto the DIY tube spiral for ants","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_screwing_the_base.jpeg",[39,458],{},[42,460,462],{"id":461},"the-final-result","The Final Result!",[14,464,465,468],{},[17,466,467],{},"Congratulations! You have built an amazing tube spiral!"," Now you can connect the nest to the outworld with style!",[14,470,471],{},[29,472],{"alt":31,"src":473},"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_final_result_2.jpeg",[14,475,476],{},[17,477,478],{},"Now you can use it with one of your ant colonies!",[14,480,481],{},[29,482],{"alt":31,"src":483},"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Ftube_spiral_tutorial_final_result_3.jpeg",[39,485],{},[14,487,488],{},[17,489,490],{},"I hope you have found this tutorial helpful!",[14,492,493],{},[494,495,499],"a",{"href":496,"rel":497},"https:\u002F\u002Fbrumaants.com\u002Fhow-to-make-a-jar-terrarium",[498],"nofollow",[29,500],{"alt":501,"src":502},"Jar terrarium","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Fjar_terrarium_tutorial_result.jpeg",[14,504,505,508,509,515,516],{},[17,506,507],{},"If you liked this tutorial and you love making DIY projects,"," I would strongly suggest you check out ",[17,510,511],{},[94,512,514],{"to":513},"\u002Fhow-to-make-a-jar-terrarium","this other tutorial!"," In this one, ",[17,517,518],{},"you will learn how to make a very cool jar terrarium!",{"title":520,"searchDepth":521,"depth":521,"links":522},"",2,[523,524,525,526,527,528,529,530],{"id":44,"depth":521,"text":45},{"id":120,"depth":521,"text":121},{"id":182,"depth":521,"text":183},{"id":253,"depth":521,"text":254},{"id":300,"depth":521,"text":301},{"id":348,"depth":521,"text":349},{"id":436,"depth":521,"text":437},{"id":461,"depth":521,"text":462},"tutorials","Tutorials & D.I.Y.","2025-08-04T00:00:00Z","2022-05-17T00:00:00Z","In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a tube spiral, a very cool and unusual way to connect an ant nest to an outworld!","md",[538,541,544,547,550],{"question":539,"answer":540},"What materials do I need to create a tube spiral for ants?","You will need a long flexible transparent acrylic tube, a wooden panel, screws, and some basic tools.",{"question":542,"answer":543},"How do I determine the size of the tube spiral?","Decide on the height and structure of the towers for the spiral, then cut the wooden panel accordingly.",{"question":545,"answer":546},"What tools are necessary for building the tube spiral?","You'll need tools like a circular saw or jigsaw, a drill with wood bits, clamps, and sandpaper.",{"question":548,"answer":549},"How do I ensure the tube stays in place when inserted into the towers?","Make sure the holes for the tube are a tight fit to prevent it from sliding out once the project is finished.",{"question":551,"answer":552},"Can I use different materials to create the towers?","While wood is suggested, you could use other sturdy materials, but ensure they can hold the structure securely.","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.brumaants.com\u002Fimages\u002Fbruma_ants_thumbnail_tube_spiral_tutorial.png",[555,558,561,564,567,570,573,576,579,582],{"name":556,"text":557,"image":195},"Decide the size of the spiral","Determine the height and structure of the towers for the spiral, and mark the wooden panel with the shape of the towers.",{"name":559,"text":560,"image":228},"Cut the wooden towers","Use a circular saw or jigsaw to cut the wooden panel into two towers. Mark the preferred height (e.g., 20cm) and cut using a standard wood saw.",{"name":562,"text":563,"image":272},"Drill holes in the towers","Mark the spots for the holes where the tube will pass through. Drill the holes using a drill with a wood bit, matching the tube's outer diameter.",{"name":565,"text":566,"image":295},"Clean the holes","Use a rounded file to remove imperfections from the drilled holes, making it easier to insert the tube.",{"name":568,"text":569,"image":313},"Insert the tube","Carefully insert the tube through the holes in the towers. Push the tube slowly, ensuring a tight fit to keep it in place.",{"name":571,"text":572,"image":367},"Cut the base","Measure and cut the base for the spiral using the same method as the towers. Ensure the base is large enough to support the structure.",{"name":574,"text":575,"image":401},"Drill holes in the base","Drill holes in the base to attach the towers. Choose screws long enough to secure the towers to the base.",{"name":577,"text":578,"image":456},"Attach the towers to the base","Screw the towers onto the base, ensuring they are stable and securely attached.",{"name":580,"text":581,"image":420},"Clean and finalize the structure","Remove pencil marks and sand the base and towers to smooth out imperfections.",{"name":583,"text":584,"image":473},"Test the spiral","Place the spiral in your setup and connect it to the ant nest and outworld. 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