question: grout formicariums
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idahoantgirl
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Re: question: grout formicariums
Okay, Thanks to all of you guys so much!
Proverbs 6:6-8
Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.
Keeping Tetramorium immigrans, Tapinoma Sessile
Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.
Keeping Tetramorium immigrans, Tapinoma Sessile
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Solenopsisace
Re: question: grout formicariums
you really need to start with the question of what species are you going to keep in there. Then you will figure out what kind of watering /humidity system you need. My Wick system is more for solenopsis.i have no open chambers (meaning I only have the holes for my tubing to run which causes more humidity and Less airflow) and it's constantly drawing moisture but not drawing too much moisture to where the glass sweats. That's because solenopsis loves high humidity and Heat. Now if you were keeping something that likes less humidity. You would want a watering chamber(and a lil more air intake) that you only water every so often and won't be stuck with high humidity and moisture levels all the time.
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idahoantgirl
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Re: question: grout formicariums
yeah I have tetramorium ants that I want to put in there. I think they like 30-50 percent humidity.Solenopsisace wrote:you really need to start with the question of what species are you going to keep in there. Then you will figure out what kind of watering /humidity system you need. My Wick system is more for solenopsis.i have no open chambers (meaning I only have the holes for my tubing to run which causes more humidity and Less airflow) and it's constantly drawing moisture but not drawing too much moisture to where the glass sweats. That's because solenopsis loves high humidity and Heat. Now if you were keeping something that likes less humidity. You would want a watering chamber(and a lil more air intake) that you only water every so often and won't be stuck with high humidity and moisture levels all the time.
Proverbs 6:6-8
Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.
Keeping Tetramorium immigrans, Tapinoma Sessile
Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.
Keeping Tetramorium immigrans, Tapinoma Sessile
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Solenopsisace
Re: question: grout formicariums
Ok.u want to use sanded grout then.i use a wick system on my grout formicarium so i dont add all that Perlite and stuff everyone else adds (then the wick would take in to much water).i have a how to video on my youtube channel .
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idahoantgirl
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- Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2015 11:52 am
- Location: Idaho, USA
Re: question: grout formicariums
Hey I just want to say thanks to everyone who helped me out on this project! Thanks to you guys I have a grout formicarium curing and I'm well on my way!
-Idahoantgirl
-Idahoantgirl
Proverbs 6:6-8
Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.
Keeping Tetramorium immigrans, Tapinoma Sessile
Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.
Keeping Tetramorium immigrans, Tapinoma Sessile
Re: question: grout formicariums
You are welcome! Post some pics of it, I would love to see! 
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Camponotus Pennsylvanicus
Pheidole sp.
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idahoantgirl
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- Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2015 11:52 am
- Location: Idaho, USA
Re: question: grout formicariums
I'll try, but I don't have photobucket and I still haven't figured out how to post photos
Proverbs 6:6-8
Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.
Keeping Tetramorium immigrans, Tapinoma Sessile
Go to the ant, you sluggard;
consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
and gathers its food at harvest.
Keeping Tetramorium immigrans, Tapinoma Sessile
Re: question: grout formicariums
Well photobucket is free and I've been using them for around 10 years.I'll post the HOW TO POST PICS link below.idahoantgirl wrote:I'll try, but I don't have photobucket and I still haven't figured out how to post photos
http://forum.AntsCanada.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=162
MadVampy
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Name is also Mike but please don't confuse me with Mikey Bustos, two different people.
Keeper of Solenopsis Ants.
Head Forum Admin
Name is also Mike but please don't confuse me with Mikey Bustos, two different people.
Keeper of Solenopsis Ants.
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Solenopsisace
Re: question: grout formicariums
No prob manidahoantgirl wrote:Hey I just want to say thanks to everyone who helped me out on this project! Thanks to you guys I have a grout formicarium curing and I'm well on my way!
-Idahoantgirl
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