They did it!!!

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They did it!!!

Post: # 85773Post Oinkus
Wed Dec 08, 2021 5:07 pm

Hello! i am back with good news!!! (from this post - https://forum.AntsCanada.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=22738&p=84968#p84968)

Thanks to everyone who replied, and well, the larvae have developed :D

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Look at those reddish-black legs!

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Here are the workers drinking some honey

Im thinking about moving her to an aquarium tomorrow evening. Is it too soon?
If so, how do i do the aquarium setup?
Brazilian ant keeper :D

Current colonies:
2 Camponotus Rufipes
Crematogaster Crinosa?
Unidentified Camponotus

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Re: They did it!!!

Post: # 85775Post AntsLuxembourg
Thu Dec 09, 2021 1:49 am

I would say it is much too soon. Just keep them in the dark and wait for the colony to be bigger. With only 2 workers, it will be very difficult for the colony to get started. I suggest to wait until they have like 20 workers before attempting to put them in a new setup.

Also nice pictures. ;)
Doing some proper research is the best way to start an antcolony.

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Re: They did it!!!

Post: # 85781Post Oinkus
Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:09 am

AntsLuxembourg wrote:
Thu Dec 09, 2021 1:49 am
I would say it is much too soon. Just keep them in the dark and wait for the colony to be bigger. With only 2 workers, it will be very difficult for the colony to get started. I suggest to wait until they have like 20 workers before attempting to put them in a new setup.

Also nice pictures. ;)
Thanks!!!

Ill buy the items needed for the "Ant Tank" setup so i can be ready when those new workers start arriving!
Brazilian ant keeper :D

Current colonies:
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Crematogaster Crinosa?
Unidentified Camponotus

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Re: They did it!!!

Post: # 85784Post AntsLuxembourg
Fri Dec 10, 2021 2:20 am

Oinkus wrote:
Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:09 am
Thanks!!!

Ill buy the items needed for the "Ant Tank" setup so i can be ready when those new workers start arriving!
It's good to know that you are preparing for your expansion but try to be patient with the ants. If they don't go to forage, then you might just need to keep the colony a little longer inside of their testtube. But you can plan the expansion ahead of time. ;)
If you have further questions, feel free to ask. ;)
Doing some proper research is the best way to start an antcolony.

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Re: They did it!!!

Post: # 85802Post Oinkus
Fri Dec 10, 2021 9:46 pm

AntsLuxembourg wrote:
Fri Dec 10, 2021 2:20 am
Oinkus wrote:
Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:09 am
Thanks!!!

Ill buy the items needed for the "Ant Tank" setup so i can be ready when those new workers start arriving!
It's good to know that you are preparing for your expansion but try to be patient with the ants. If they don't go to forage, then you might just need to keep the colony a little longer inside of their testtube. But you can plan the expansion ahead of time. ;)
If you have further questions, feel free to ask. ;)
I see!
Yesterday, a new worker arrived! totalling 5 workers!
I'm very excited, but as you said, patience is key.

I have a preocupation, that the water cotton has gotten moldy, i've attached a new test tube with clear water and a new cotton.
They are taking some time explorating, but i worry that the tape i used to connect the tubes might tear, loosen or be too tight.
Im thinking about using a rolled piece of paper, then the tape.
I don't really know what to do... Do you have any advice?
Brazilian ant keeper :D

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Crematogaster Crinosa?
Unidentified Camponotus

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Re: They did it!!!

Post: # 85803Post AntsLuxembourg
Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:40 am

Well since they need to hibernate I would just try and shake them into the other testtube. But make sure they are both well attached not that the testtubes disconnect. Also don't use a piece of paper. The ants can grab onto it and you will have big trouble to shake them lose from the paper.
Doing some proper research is the best way to start an antcolony.

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Re: They did it!!!

Post: # 85810Post Oinkus
Sat Dec 11, 2021 9:50 am

AntsLuxembourg wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:40 am
Well since they need to hibernate I would just try and shake them into the other testtube. But make sure they are both well attached not that the testtubes disconnect. Also don't use a piece of paper. The ants can grab onto it and you will have big trouble to shake them lose from the paper.
I see, and do i need to worry about air ventilation?
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Crematogaster Crinosa?
Unidentified Camponotus

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Re: They did it!!!

Post: # 85812Post AntsLuxembourg
Sat Dec 11, 2021 11:03 am

Not really. You should make sure they move over to the new test tube or you shake them into it. Of course don't spends a full week on this. 😂
If you want to make sure, poke some very small holes through the tape so they get more than enough air. So unless you make it air tight sealed there shouldn't be any issue at all.
Doing some proper research is the best way to start an antcolony.

Need help or want to help? https://forum.AntsCanada.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=18153#p70566

Currently not keeping any ants anymore.

Oinkus
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Re: They did it!!!

Post: # 85814Post Oinkus
Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:58 pm

AntsLuxembourg wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 11:03 am
Not really. You should make sure they move over to the new test tube or you shake them into it. Of course don't spends a full week on this. 😂
If you want to make sure, poke some very small holes through the tape so they get more than enough air. So unless you make it air tight sealed there shouldn't be any issue at all.
Alright, Thanks very much! :D
Brazilian ant keeper :D

Current colonies:
2 Camponotus Rufipes
Crematogaster Crinosa?
Unidentified Camponotus

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Re: They did it!!!

Post: # 85827Post Oinkus
Sun Dec 12, 2021 12:05 pm

A little update:

Well, i managed to get them to the other side, they didnt get close to the water cotton yet, maybe its too wet? I dont really know
I've put some sugar water for food, i mean, they didnt eat anything for like 2 whole days (could not put food due to the tape and that the ants moved to the middle)

Im more relaxed now that the ants are in a clean enviroment, now the only thing i have to worry is about the humidity of the tube...
Brazilian ant keeper :D

Current colonies:
2 Camponotus Rufipes
Crematogaster Crinosa?
Unidentified Camponotus

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