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[ashhad1]

I have mine at room temp so 25C - 26C
im not sure if thats long but normally lasius niger grow very quick from egg to worker unlike camponotus ligniperda (i have both species)
But i think for lasius niger form egg to worker takes around a month or so (30 days) someone correct me please if im wrong.

[gabranth]

i don't have a thermo stat for my ants yet got to get on atm i think there tempature is around 23C and 42 days is the norm for lasius niger but can be faster if there kept warmer and they should produce more eggs as well

[ashhad1]

The thing is for lasius niger its not criticaly important to have a certain temperature, thats why i dont have a thermostat for mine either lol
Mine grow slower to be honest because the nest is on the window bank thing so it gets cold at night and at day if its not warm it doesnt reach 25C.

[FredeP]

Okay thx
- But I will set mines on 25-30 C
or is that to much? (:

[gabranth]

it should be ok but make sure they have access to water all the time

and the last time i had my ants next to the window when i woke up the glass was the same temp as my fridge

[FredeP]

Oh, but I have a lamp there light on them, so they will not freez. (:
- But can I set the temperatur over 30 C?

[gabranth]

not recommended as lasius niger ain't mediterranean ants and they could end up dyeing

[KiamCameron]

no do not put it over 30C I dont think you should put it on at 28-30C anyways at summer time 20-25C is perfect..

[ratgreen]

yer 28 is a bit hot, best bet is to keep them at 20-26'C i think.

[ashhad1]

hehe it does feel cold but not as cold as a fridge as i have a radiator underneath my window so the lowest temp my ants get is 18C and only that in winter

[gabranth]

this was in spring is wales and it was so cold the glass even had condensation on it

[ashhad1]

well most ants are very strong and resistant so i hope ur ants didnt get hurt or anything

[gabranth]

they were ok but were moving very slowly

[JimmyVe]

http://www.antstore.net/viewtopic.php?t ... +to+worker

There you can find how long it takes for Lasius niger to hatch from egg to worker.

There is good information at the site here, also a very nice search engine. Don't be afraid to use it.

[FredeP]

Yes thx(:
- But do any one know how many ants there will be if it's a colony there are 10 years old?(: