moving my colony

[AntsDakota]

So my colony has reached a size of about 10-15 workers and i orderd a small "arena" with an inside and outside area is it okay if i already move my ants into them because it's getting hard to feed them cuz everytime i try to feed them there will be at least one ant trying to escape. is it fine if i move them in already or do i wait untill they reach a bigger size of about 30 workers?

I've heard 20 workers is ok to move, but since they seem a little crowded in their test tube you can move them.

[idahoantgirl]

It depends on the size of the nest you want to move them into, the type of nest, and the species. If I were you I would leave them in the tube. Use a one inch section of drinking straw wedged between the exit cotton and the side of the tube. This acts as a tunnel for them. Then place them in an outworld (a tupperware container with a barrier works fine) and ;et them forage for food. Feeding in the tube causes stress and mold outbreaks.