ANTSTORE World of Ants

[jartok]

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

*correction

[SteveUK28]

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]

Covered is always the best option.

[MoPe]

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.