{"product_id":"3d-printed-slime-mould-maze","title":"3D Printed Slime Mould Maze Insert","description":"\u003ch1\u003e3D Printed Slime Mould Maze Insert\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis reusable maze insert is made for Physarum polycephalum observation setups where you want to watch a culture explore turns, junctions and alternative routes. It suits keepers who already have a live culture and want a dedicated maze accessory rather than a full starter kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maze has a rigid printed form with raised walls and recessed channels, so the route layout stays easy to follow during use. It is supplied with Petri lids. Culture, agar and oats are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor existing Physarum setups\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis accessory is a good fit when you already have the rest of the setup in place and want a reusable maze for observation or classroom-style activities. It can be used with live Physarum cultures, and it pairs naturally with a culture you are already maintaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are still building a setup, you may want to prepare the rest of the culture system first. A \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/slime-mould-care-guide\"\u003eslime mould care guide\u003c\/a\u003e can help with the basics of keeping Physarum polycephalum, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slime-mould-cultures\"\u003eslime mould cultures\u003c\/a\u003e are the better place to start if you need the organism itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect from a maze activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA maze gives the culture a structured path between the starting area and food targets, which makes it useful for observing growth, branching and network formation. Results vary with the setup, including moisture, barrier design, starting position, food placement and how long you observe it for. It is best treated as an observation tool, not as a guarantee of a particular route or outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor ideas on how maze activities can be used, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/slime-mould-guides\/games-to-play-with-your-slime-mould\"\u003eGames to Play with Your Slime Mould: Mazes and Experiments\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSimple buying choice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose this maze insert if you want a reusable accessory for Physarum observation and already have the rest of the culture setup. If you want a complete activity setup instead, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/daywalker-slime-mould-maze-activity-kit\"\u003eDaywalker Slime Mould Maze Activity Kit\u003c\/a\u003e is the more complete option.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"isopods.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":57223090831740,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2+0","offer_id":57223362412924,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4+0","offer_id":57223362445692,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.isopods.co.uk\/products\/3d-printed-slime-mould-maze","provider":"Isopods.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}