Ant barriers in a Paludarium

[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

[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.

[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

[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

[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

[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