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jartok: Temnothorax nylanderi question (24. Jan 2010 22:26)

hello i got some Temnothorax nylanderi [temthorax nyland*] just before hibernation now i have them in there test tube in a box now should i cover the test tube like other ants or let the hole nest flood with light as there ground dwellers im not exactly sure##

thanks

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SteveUK28: Re: Temnothorax nylanderi question (25. Jan 2010 16:38)

Well dude.. all ants like it dark.. but its up to you really.. if you plan on wanting to keep them on view.. then let the light get on them.. I have only one of mine in light all the others are covered..

JimmyVe: Re: Temnothorax nylanderi question (25. Jan 2010 20:14)

Covered is always the best option. :D

MoPe: Re: Temnothorax nylanderi question (25. Jan 2010 22:37)

I would also tell you to cover the nest. My ants go really crazy when i take away the red foil and light shines on them. ;-) Then they always think their nest ist being attacked and destroyed. That really stresses and disturbs the colony in my eyes.