Test tube setup

[oOFutteOo]

Hey all

I have just caught some queens an when putting them into their new homes (test tubes) i wondered how hard the cotton plug in the water end should be. I have packed a ball loosely in my hand that was a bit bigger then the tube and pushed it down to the water. the water do not leak in to the ant chamber right away, but i'm worried it might over time.

Best regards Rolf

[FaranAli]

U should not be worried because cotton become heavy and expand soaking water.......water will not leak............if water leaks immediately call a water brigade

[oOFutteOo]

Thanks, i peaked in to the closet this morning and there were no sign of leaking, and no sign of escapes i did not move the tubes so i could only see the ends of the tubes stinking out of the covers. so it seams i will avert making a water rescue

[FaranAli]

NiXe......i always do syringe setup not the test tube setup

[oOFutteOo]

A syringe setup?

What is that?

Explain,show photos if you have them there is noting on google when i look there

[FaranAli]

i mean i dont have test tubes so i use syringe indeed.........first i take a syringe i take off its cap then disassemble its needle,and block the opening with some super glue then i put water in syringe by the other end and and plug with cotton and put queen and blah blah blah...........................................................u know i am a genius

[FaranAli]

By the way.....................................................................................................Where to post a new post............................i could reply but could not post a new 1......................................ok i am not a genius

[oOFutteOo]

you are truly a mad scientist , i like that you manage with what is available. if you put to together with some rubber hose you could refill the water in you set up as it evaporate .
https://imgur.com/a/CfFzidb

[FaranAli]

U r right..........................I keep fresh filtered water in syringe so that it would not get moldy...........i saw your pic ,it is great and truly explaining what u r saying.thanks for your help but u did,nt told from where to post

[FaranAli]

Another thing is that water could evaporate through glass but it could not from hard plastic.....like syringe plastic