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by Starryder
Tue Aug 24, 2021 3:23 am
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: Messor Barbarus
Replies: 14
Views: 4036

Re: Messor Barbarus

I have a bottlecap with a tropical seeds blend i think its called i received it with the ants i ordered.




https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q2DruLffamz79l9A2KziHCLUMF_utlML/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q16HUR5fjPFnETZyYHhIC9QxYykoZJ0n/view?usp=sharing
by Starryder
Sun Aug 22, 2021 2:43 pm
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: Messor Barbarus
Replies: 14
Views: 4036

Re: Messor Barbarus

So the first worker of the new batch have hatched amazing to see the numbers to go up! But i am worried about the queen because she has not laid any new eggs recently and all the previous eggs have soon hatched in a week or two. is there any signs i should look for or can there be something thats af...
by Starryder
Sat Aug 14, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: Messor Barbarus
Replies: 14
Views: 4036

Re: Messor Barbarus

So how long does it usually take for the brood second to hatch?

And how long should it take between each brood?
by Starryder
Wed Jul 21, 2021 2:45 pm
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: Messor Barbarus
Replies: 14
Views: 4036

Re: Messor Barbarus

I put the seeds there first but i have changed the setup now to a smaller one where as i am only connecting water and have put in some seeds. I also gave them a mealworm(decapitated) and they are going ham on that thing. They have become a lot calmer now after a week and i think that the queen have ...
by Starryder
Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: Messor Barbarus
Replies: 14
Views: 4036

Re: Messor Barbarus

Here is a link for the picture instead for my formikarium.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NmNFy2K50_xHkgMevRu6apVW1KvWLLL4/view?usp=sharing
by Starryder
Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: Messor Barbarus
Replies: 14
Views: 4036

Re: Messor Barbarus

Thanks for a quick answers! I had it connected to a outworld before but have disconnected it now and placed test tubes to their formikarium directly seen in the attached picture. And after doing that they were quick to notice the new food source and became a bit more active. Thank you AntsLuxemburg ...
by Starryder
Tue Jul 13, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: Messor Barbarus
Replies: 14
Views: 4036

Messor Barbarus

Hello,

I have today received a queen and a few workers but the nanitics do not work anymore a few did work after i connected the tube to my set up but now they are idling and the queen is exploring around for housing, food and water.

First time taking care of ants any advice?