first large formicarium

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perryismyname
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first large formicarium

Post: # 6115Post perryismyname
Tue May 24, 2016 1:55 am

I just made my first large formicarium and I wanted to get some thoughts on it. I know it does not have an exit for the ants or for water yet, because I will be adding that soon. Also I have one question with the watering method of having a separate compartment for water and letting it seep through the glass and plaster, does the formicarium have to be upright or can I have it laying flat? if so what side should I have facing up?

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Re: first large formicarium

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Tue May 24, 2016 7:51 am

Looks great! Not sure if it can be flat, I have the same question myself. How will it be ventilated? :D
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Re: first large formicarium

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Tue May 24, 2016 1:59 pm

It's an optical illusion. I see the tunnels and chambers as raised portions unless I make myself see them as sunken. Kinda weird! ;) It looks really nice though, good job. I don't have any personal experience with plaster nests, but I would guess that in order to get the best hydration, you will need gravity to help you. You may at least want to prop it up on an angle, perhaps 30 to 45 degrees, and test it out first. If the nest gets moist next to the water reservoir, then you should be good. If not, try a steeper angle or maybe expand the reservoir to be closer to the nest.
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