As explained in the new member's section my son has just started to keep ants and is making a number of videos on his progress. here is the first . Hope I've done this correct.
Please feel free to comment. He now has all the parts that were missing from his starter kit
Anthony
Re: Jack's VLog
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:44 am
by JPSMedeiros
Very cool video. Hhahaha good ending.
Well, you have some options about the tubing.
-Buy a tube that fits well somewhere, sure that will find a bigger one.
-Place some non toxic silicone(aquarium silicone) to fill the empty espace.
-Use 2 part epoxy to do the same as above.
-If you really want to quick fix this you can place a big piece of cotton in the hole and try to squeeze the tube inside.
Re: Jack's VLog
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:39 am
by Jackb3794
Hi JPS,
Thanks for the feedback, we managed to get the missing bits from Antkit in the end there was a connector missing so all sorted.
Thanks again
Re: Jack's VLog
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2016 12:45 pm
by Jackb3794
Hi
And here is his second video, he will be doing a third later this month as he but his Lasius Niger Queen to bed for the winter.
Thanks and comments welcome as always
Anthony
Jack's Dad
Re: Jack's VLog
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 1:28 pm
by JPSMedeiros
Good luck with your queen.
Re: Jack's VLog
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:59 pm
by Brain007
nice bit explanation
looking to see more of these vlogs
Re: Jack's VLog
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 2:55 am
by Jackb3794
Well first of all happy new year to your all from Jack and myself. Here is Jack's forth vlog, although mainly me having a go at making a home made nest. Fair bit of learning but Jack wa pleased with the outcome (I think)
Re: Jack's VLog
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:17 pm
by Jackb3794
A while ago I asked if Santa could make a hardback copy of the Ant's Canada book for Jack for Christmas and very kindly I got permission, well here is Jacks 5th vlog, his Lasius Niger Queen is still in hibernated so Jack had time to read his Christmas Present. In his latest log he reviews the Ant Canada Ultimate Guide to Ant Keeping. I think he liked it, what do you think
Re: Jack's VLog
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:18 am
by Jackb3794
6th vlog, With the weather warming up it is finally time to see if Jack's Lasius Niger Queen has made it through the winter. In this video Jack's take Queen Elizabeth out of hibernation . Her test tube setup is getting dirty and has little water left so he'll need to move her to a new setup. How does he do? and how does she fair!
Re: Jack's VLog #7
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 2:08 pm
by Jackb3794
Hi All
Jack's 7th vlog, and his Niger Queen is doing well, and final starting her colony. With her first patch of eggs laid it is time to review the stages of an ant's life. Form egg to ant, with the help of his drawing Jacks explains it all, well as only he can.