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what temp should the nest be

Started By SardineBoy6.0 , Dec 16 2020 10:01 PM

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#1 Offline SardineBoy6.0 - Posted December 16 2020 - 10:01 PM

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Hi everyone,

So with my ants in hibernation (which has been going well) I have been preparing for their future setup. And I was wondering what temp I should keep the nest? after doing a bit of research that got me nowhere I decided to ask you guys.

thanks in advance

#2 Offline ZTYguy - Posted December 16 2020 - 10:05 PM

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What species or genus at least

Currently: Considering moving to Australia
Reason: Myrmecia

#3 Offline Manitobant - Posted December 16 2020 - 10:12 PM

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You could get a heating cable off of amazon and that should provide enough heat.

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My journals:

Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#4 Offline SardineBoy6.0 - Posted December 16 2020 - 10:21 PM

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What species or genus at least

I keep T immagrans.

also I got a 15 watt heating cable off amazon the other day which it turns out I don't need for the project so I could use it for this. I am just worried it will be to hot and melt the plastic where the heating cable is supposed to go.