Formicarium View

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warmancr1
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Formicarium View

Post: # 99355Post warmancr1
Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:35 pm

do you think red tint would be enough to put on the glass but still be able to view the ants in there Formicarium without them being bothered by the light?

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Re: Formicarium View

Post: # 99357Post antperson24
Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:43 pm

warmancr1 wrote:
Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:35 pm
do you think red tint would be enough to put on the glass but still be able to view the ants in there Formicarium without them being bothered by the light?
I would just get a black piece of paper and set that in front of the glass. When you want to see them just don't leave it off for more than ten minutes.
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.

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warmancr1
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Re: Formicarium View

Post: # 99361Post warmancr1
Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:15 pm

Thanks that's a great idea

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Re: Formicarium View

Post: # 99372Post SolenopsisKeeper
Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:34 am

warmancr1 wrote:
Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:35 pm
do you think red tint would be enough to put on the glass but still be able to view the ants in there Formicarium without them being bothered by the light?
What species?

Camponotus and a few other species don’t care for light
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