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[SheldonLee5]

I have captured around 5 queens and tons of brood and workers. around 30 workers and over 50 brood. I put them into my Piece of haven formicarium. They immediately reacted well and took the brood to a lower level and the queens found a chamber to themselves. I am just wondering anything I can do to make them adapt better? I have the water reservoir full. when should I add food? I'm new to antkeeping aswell as this forum. So any criticism or insight is a blessing! Thank you all! 

[Foogoo]

I have captured around 5 queens and tons of brood and workers. around 30 workers and over 50 brood. I put them into my Piece of haven formicarium. They immediately reacted well and took the brood to a lower level and the queens found a chamber to themselves. I am just wondering anything I can do to make them adapt better? I have the water reservoir full. when should I add food? I'm new to antkeeping aswell as this forum. So any criticism or insight is a blessing! Thank you all! 

In my limited experience, Pheidole are the lowest maintenance. Put in some insects (captured and frozen or from the petshop) and/or honeywater and watch them go nuts.