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Ant barriers in a Paludarium
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:22 am
by Meths87
Hi there guys,
I am looking to build a Paludarium for ants and also some shrimp/minnows.
My issue is, while designing it I realised that the pump would have a cable to power it and that would potentially be a way for the ants to escape.
I imagine even covered in Fluon, the ants would still stand a chance as the cable will act as a ladder against the glass.
Any other ideas for barriers or ways to get the power cable out without creating an easy escape for the ants?
Mike
Re: Ant barriers in a Paludarium
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:40 am
by Hunter36o
Check out some of AC vids on YouTube. He cuts the top of a bottle off, puts the cable through it and covers that cable and bottle top in his barrier. This seems to have not failed him so that would be a good start.
Re: Ant barriers in a Paludarium
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:46 am
by Meths87
I have been watching he's videos for almost a week. Must have watched 30 easily.
Any idea which video he shows this? Or goes in to more detail on paludariums and ants.
I found the one where he kept having leaks to be very helpful but all the other I can find seem to be fully established paludariums and he focuses more on the ants.
Another query I have that might be covered in one of he's many videos is, how do you hibernate ants inside a Paludarium?
Thanks for your help!
Mike
Re: Ant barriers in a Paludarium
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 7:29 am
by Hunter36o
It's more into the earlier days of the paladariums when he is moving the ants into it. Try the fire nantion's introduction to their one as I think that is the one. If not it is the golden empire one.
As for the second question I do not recall a video where he covered this and it is something I worry about too. Hope someone can answer that one for us both lol
Re: Ant barriers in a Paludarium
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 6:21 am
by Antfan
I think you could potentily cover the wire with glass and make a hole for the wire only fit the wire, so ants can't squeeze through
Re: Ant barriers in a Paludarium
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:30 pm
by Hawkeye
Hey there,
I am not sure if this answers your question but have you thought about using an overflow leading to a refugem? That should eliminate the need for a electrical cable into your setup and there for you won't need any barriers either.
I've actually posted a design on the forum which uses that method. Feel free to check it out. Any feedback you could give me will be greatly appreciated.
https://forum.AntsCanada.com/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=14842