Alex-B: Some pics (10. Apr 2008 18:48)

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Here are some pictures of my (first) Laisius Niger setup!

SteveUK28: (10. Apr 2008 19:07)

looks good alex, however the sand in the actual farm doesnt look damp enough to me.

miszt: (10. Apr 2008 19:42)

yeah dont forget to moisten the sand, also you dont need the toothpic, they will happily climb glass to get into the tube :)

Alex-B: (10. Apr 2008 20:30)

Cheers guys but when i put water in i think the cotton at the bottom of the straw is blocking it too much and it cloggs up (the straw ends up full of water and the only moisure i see is at a max. of 2cm away from the bottom of the tube. Should i put more water in each tim if so how much im worried im not putting enough in.

Kaburs: (10. Apr 2008 21:27)

you're not using any PTFE or other breakout prevention?

JimmyVe: (10. Apr 2008 21:27)

The setup looks fine by me. You could use a cotton in your drinking dish that way you workers can not drown.

To moist the farm you need to experiment a bit. Try to keep the sand moist. But not to wet. Don't let the ants in the farm until you know how to keep it moist enough. (i think about 2 times a week a bit of water will do the trick)