Hello - I decided to give building a farm a go. It is for my new Camponotus herculeanus colony.
I have a few questions - do I need to attach some kind of red flap to stop light getting into the cork part or can they just stay in the light all the time?
I still need to drill the ventillation holes and attach the hinges for the lid, oh, and drill the moisture holes.
What do you think?
Looks really nice!
As in my first home-made nest the chambers seem to be rather large. What ant species is this for?
Anyway, your ants will probably adjust this nest to their needs...
I personally would attach some red plastic to create the illusion of underground or place the nest somewhere dark. Yet, I've seen/read of colonies thriving in an exposed nest.
Have a good housewarming party!
I might chage the layout of the tunnels - I cut it out last night and was pretty liberal with the blade. I was toying with the idea of just using a red tinted piece of acrylic on the front instead of a clear one but thought it would look weird. Might just attach a thin piece on the fron which I can flip up.
How are your ants doing? I have noticed that Camponotus herculeanus doens't really mind light at all.
Hello - I decided to give building a farm a go. It is for my new Camponotus herculeanus colony.
I have a few questions - do I need to attach some kind of red flap paris airports transfers to stop light getting into the cork part or can they just stay in the light all the time?
I still need to drill the ventillation holes and attach the hinges for the lid, oh, and drill the moisture holes.
What do you think?
Hello, me too, I have decided to build a farm, I have some question if you can help me
I might chage the layout of the tunnels - I cut it out last night and was pretty liberal with the blade. I was toying with the idea of just using a red tinted piece of acrylic on the front instead of a clear one transfers CDG but thought it would look weird. Might just attach a thin piece on the fron which I can flip up.
How are you doing that??