Jamcom: Would This Farm work with (25. Apr 2009 12:53)

http://www.antstore.net/shop/product_info.php/info/p742_Gypsum-nest-6-1-chambers.html

Pheidole pallidula, also is it made of plaster, or? and so how would the water revisour work?

could someone please give me a bit of heads up becuase my cuz is com ming round and i want to order it all cus she has paypal

brightbluejacket: Re: Would This Farm work with (25. Apr 2009 15:48)

i used this about 4 months ago with about 6 workers and i now have about 600 workers and 30 soilders.
http://www.antstore.net/shop/product_info.php/info/p751_ANTSTORE-Starter-Set---glassfarm-arena---classic.html

Jamcom: Re: Would This Farm work with (25. Apr 2009 15:58)

thanks but that dident help me very much with my first post

Antlord: Re: Would This Farm work with (26. Apr 2009 16:26)

Yes, it is made of plaster and you just have to fill the water reservoir and it will gradually absorb the water and become moist.
But if I'm not mistaken Pheidole pallidula can dig through it. And because of their size, they can easily escape.
So I don't think it's a good idea to buy this setup for this species.

JimmyVe: Re: Would This Farm work with (26. Apr 2009 17:19)

I must agree with Antlord. They probably dig through it very fast. For these ants you better use a farm like the one brightbluejacket has.

Jamcom: Re: Would This Farm work with (26. Apr 2009 19:45)

i need a fairly cost effective set up, im only 14 and it costs alot for the shipping :/

SteveUK28: Re: Would This Farm work with (27. Apr 2009 09:58)

in that case by a second hand fish tank.. and make sure you put plenty of PTFE around the edges..
You could use a ytong nest inside the tank.. or just fill it with sand and let them make there own nest... Simple.. and cheap.