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hello !
i will make a new ytong antnest from AEROC.i think is the same as the brand ytong but who knows.it is an brand of aereted concrete. i will make the tunnels like this:
http://www.antstore.net/download.php?id=2940
for moisture i will make the ytong ''leg''.
if you have any tips,tricks or advices post it here.
Nice nest ;) (i think it's one off mine ;) )
Advice, make sure the rooms are a good size for your ants. Don't make them to small ore to big (better to big than to small) in my opinion it is best to make one big tunnel (the main tunnel) where the ants can move easily. Make the first room, where the ants come in, a little bigger, most species like to take there food to the nest, so a bit bigger room would be perfect. Depending on the species, you should have a moist and a dry area in the nest, also if heating is needed you should have a warm and a colder place (where they can go if it get to hot).
That's all i could think off this moment, if you have more questions just ask. ;)
ok this may sound daft to you guys but what exactly is a ytong ????
ytong is a brand of aereted concrete(material for building houses).
i finished the nest.depth in all places is 1,5cm and chambers 5x5cm.its for m rubra.
picture soon
heres the pics
http://xs221.xs.to/xs221/07471/gggggg002.jpg.xs.jpg
http://xs221.xs.to/xs221/07471/gggggg003.jpg.xs.jpg
http://xs221.xs.to/xs221/07471/gggggg004.jpg.xs.jpg
wow magniferceny work :thumright:
Nice work ... for what specie is that formicariu? ... looks for bigger / big colony ;) , and I also look it is for specie which like dry climate , because no system for getting water :)
Skippy
ok silly question again.. do u actually now put sand loam in them?? or just add ants and cover?? Secondly.. where can i get one lol
you can make them, run a search for ytong and you will find a good tutorial on it, cant remeber the exact thread tho
dont need sand, just add ur ants :) as long as its kept at the right humidity they do very well
a great way to make a formicarium is to cut the tunnels/chambers in the sides of a ytong block, then put it into a big tank, i've got a few pics of a new setup i'v nearly finished i'll post up as an example
(edit: posted, full size pic here... http://www.antstore.net/viewtopic.php?t=6717&highlight= )
http://www.antstore.net/files/thumbs/t_cimg0067_326.jpg
its for myrmica rubra skippy and the water system isnt ready/maked yet.i will just cover and let ants in steve.