polyp: Setup Ready - LF ANTS!!! (4. Jul 2008 17:26)

Finally got my setup ready: (well nearly going to decorate and add some finishing touchs tomorrow )

Looking for a queen and 5-25 workers of a Myrimica rubra or ruginiodis colony if anyone is willing to sell one :)

KiamCameron: (4. Jul 2008 18:15)

I have some colonies for sale I pmed you :) and nice setup :)

polyp: (5. Jul 2008 13:50)

Just somne updated pics just been to my local nature reserve :)

polyp: (5. Jul 2008 13:53)

One more

polyp: (5. Jul 2008 15:47)

just a quick question;

1. Ive ordered a messor barbarus colony, do you think they my try nesting near any of this decor ? i have about a 2cm covering of sand should i remove some?

ashhad1: (5. Jul 2008 16:34)

Cool dude, like the deco and ytong
im also ordering a messor barbarus colony hehe
I dont think 2 cm is enough for them to make a nest, they will try to dig some tunnels but i think they would give up. I tihnk its fine as it is and hope ur messors nest in ur ytong quickly :D

polyp: (5. Jul 2008 16:55)

ahh good stuff.

Btw would a general type of grain/seed be ok to feed messor i.e some hamster feed or canary type grain? and i assume that barbarus get the majority of their proteins and fats from seeds so dont need a lot of insect protein?

mzfckr: (5. Jul 2008 17:00)

they needs insects. also they love grass seeds.

ashhad1: (5. Jul 2008 17:40)

at the beginning there sourcs of food is insects and honey but when the colony reaches the size of 10+ then seeds can be given.
But they will needs seeds after 10+ workers for them to make 'ant bread'.

polyp: (6. Jul 2008 16:15)

ahh thanks a lot