JimmyVe: (17. Apr 2007 21:42)

or mosquitos

sithmaster676: (18. Apr 2007 07:29)

ok great thanks for the help
i was wondering if anyone has any advice about formica fusca as i might be considering getting a colony im not sure yet
Sithmaster676

JimmyVe: (18. Apr 2007 18:42)

i keep them myself. (i already replayed on this question in an other part of the forum. ;) )

I keep them in an Y-tong nest at room (outside) temperature, humidity about 50%.

sithmaster676: (18. Apr 2007 19:51)

i have answered that reply on the other part of the forum :)
Sithmaster676

sam2000: (19. Apr 2007 20:12)

Hi guys,

Got a question with regards to my lasius niger colony who are just starting out (Queen and about 15 workers). My ants are still in the test tube that they came in and are happy to forage for food and explore the arena and nest display, I have been placing food in the nest display to try and encourage them up there to dig a nest :wink: They happily go into the nest to collect food etc but they still haven’t left the test tube to dig a nest.

I placed the test tube so it is angled upright, the idea being that the cotton wool would dry out quicker and they would have to find somewhere else to nest. Anyway do you think this is a good idea? I am just a bit worried that things might be getting a bit dry in there! Will the ants definitely move when the cotton wool dries out, or do you think I should place the test tube flat on the floor of the arena so that the cotton wool soaks up the water from the bottom of the test tube?

Any help much appreciated, Sam :roll:

sithmaster676: (20. Apr 2007 07:34)

well as long as you have another source of water in the nest or arena then they should be fine :grin:
but remember to be patient it doesn't matter if they don't move out as lasius niger prefer not to move and most likely wont unless the colony gets to big for the tube or it runs out of water.
my ants have been inside there test tube since last November and nothing much has changed except for he pile of larva i now have hope this has helped
and i have a small question of my own how long does it take for a lasius niger larva to cocoon?
Sithmaster676

deadmeat30: (20. Apr 2007 08:18)

If it starts getting to dry, and there more moister in the 'nest area' then they'll move out no problem.

Alan

sam2000: (20. Apr 2007 11:07)

Nice one guys, cheers ;)

deadmeat30: (20. Apr 2007 11:08)

thats ok, where all here to help :)

JimmyVe: (20. Apr 2007 17:57)

@ Sam2000: They will move out when they need to. ;)

@ Sith: depends on the weather and food but normally 1-2 weeks.

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