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by Shawry21
Sat Sep 15, 2018 3:05 pm
Forum: Formicariums and Ant Setups
Topic: Gypsum ant setup killing my ants??
Replies: 7
Views: 4788

Re: Gypsum ant setup killing my ants??

I cant seem to attach any photos on here even though ive got the image size down to 25kb!!!
by Shawry21
Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:56 pm
Forum: Formicariums and Ant Setups
Topic: Gypsum ant setup killing my ants??
Replies: 7
Views: 4788

Re: Gypsum ant setup killing my ants??

Here is a photo of the setup. Unfortunately there is no label of what the plaster is composed of. The technique for hydration is just to add water to the plaster. I work in construction so know that plaster is naturally water absorbent so i dont think any hydrophilic compound has been added but i ca...
by Shawry21
Fri Sep 14, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: Formicariums and Ant Setups
Topic: Gypsum ant setup killing my ants??
Replies: 7
Views: 4788

Gypsum ant setup killing my ants??

Hi All, I am currently attempting to move my Lasius Niger colony into a gypsum formicarium as they have outgrown the test tube setup currently in place. Some ants have entered the gypsum nest and have begun to act strangely with some dying. These are actually the first deaths i have had in my colony...