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- Thu May 28, 2020 6:44 pm
- Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
- Topic: Out of food,
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2069
Out of food,
So ive now run out of feeder incects for my colony of solenopsis invicta, any thoughts to what i could use to feed them that may be just in the house?
- Wed May 27, 2020 8:14 pm
- Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
- Topic: Not sure what is going on with my queen anyone know ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1753
Re: Not sure what is going on with my queen anyone know ?
She was not at first, but has sence started to liven up, however still is covered by a number of other ants
- Wed May 27, 2020 2:22 pm
- Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
- Topic: Not sure what is going on with my queen anyone know ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1753
Not sure what is going on with my queen anyone know ?
So, just i was doing some maintenance, and cleaning of some of my tubing, as it was greatly needed. after which i noticed the queen on her side, and surrounded by a number of other ants, while she has been moved back to her feet, her movement is next to none and is still surrounded. somethings to no...
- Sat Sep 29, 2018 4:22 pm
- Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
- Topic: Help! an outbreak of mold?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5478
Re: Help! an outbreak of mold?
Yeah its mold. Find a way to air out your formicarium and since springtails aren't an option that will likely work, I would suggest adding a out world with a screen mesh top so the formicarium has adequate ventilation. Thank you so much for your help, i was saving a large aquarium for a different c...
- Sat Sep 29, 2018 3:51 pm
- Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
- Topic: Help! an outbreak of mold?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5478
Re: Help! an outbreak of mold?
Look up springtails, they should solve your mold issues, you can buy cultures of springtails online. Also go easier on soil hydration, as that is usually how mold starts in formicariums or terrariums. I am by no means an expert but I did some research and thought my input would be helpful. Ventilat...
- Sat Sep 29, 2018 2:34 pm
- Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
- Topic: Help! an outbreak of mold?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5478
Help! an outbreak of mold?
So i just looked in on my colony of Solenopsis invicta and i noticed some black discoloration of the glass and plastic around the area of the contact points of there nest, I have them in one of AntsCanada's Hybrid nests , so im a little worried for the welbeing of my ants. its my first colony and im...
- Sat Sep 29, 2018 2:31 pm
- Forum: Ant Journals, Videos, and Blogs
- Topic: The Antlab's Journal, A hopeful ongoing saga
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4386
Re: The Antlab's Journal, A hopeful ongoing saga
What are you feeding your Solenopsis invicta colony? I have just recently started my own and they don’t seem to eat the usual crickets and sugar water that the rest of my colonies have in the past. sorry for late response life and what not got int the way, ive been feeding them young meal worms and...
- Mon Sep 03, 2018 9:31 pm
- Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
- Topic: Total noob question in regards to ant hunting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4674
Re: Total noob question in regards to ant hunting
Hey simple question , when is the best time to go out for an ant walk? Its raining right now, and i was wondering would it be best to head out an hour or so after it stops, or should i wait for tomorrow afternoon? whats been best in yalls experence? You are in Singapore right? nope other side of th...
- Mon Sep 03, 2018 5:06 pm
- Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
- Topic: Total noob question in regards to ant hunting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4674
Re: Total noob question in regards to ant hunting
Thanks!! i hope to find something newcheetawolf wrote: ↑Mon Sep 03, 2018 12:07 pmgo tomorrow in the afternoon, look for queens where there is lots of greenery and maybe a body of water nearby.
happy hunting!
- Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:06 am
- Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
- Topic: Total noob question in regards to ant hunting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4674
Total noob question in regards to ant hunting
Hey simple question , when is the best time to go out for an ant walk? Its raining right now, and i was wondering would it be best to head out an hour or so after it stops, or should i wait for tomorrow afternoon? whats been best in yalls experence?