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[BillPisechko]

Update - 5/23/22 - NEED ADVICE!!

So my Wakooshi stuff arrived today!! What a kick in the butt putting it together. LOL!!
It's all so small and cute but I should have paid someone to put it together.

My dilemma is as follows. Outworld is too small for test tube.

I only have queen and 3 or 4 workers so even though nest is only approx. 3" x 4", I don't have enough to put them in nest right?

Should I hook tube to outworld and let them grow numbers like that?

Another question, what size or wattage heat cable should I buy? I definitely think they are cold. My current living arrangements are not optimal and where I keep them is too cold I think.

Take a look at pics in link or see attached and give me some advice. Thanks in advance for any tidbits off wisdom you may provide.

https://drive.google...5rUzZL4Y42KlWN7

Peace & Happy Anting! Bill P.

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[ZTYguy]

You can probably ge5 away with putting them in the nest but hooking them up to the outworld via tubing would work perfectly as well. 

[Dumpling]

You can probably buy a heating cable like this: 

https://www.amazon.c...317&sr=8-2&th=1

Just make sure that you are not cooking them by giving a temp gradient. So only heat one side of the nest, and they can choose where they want to be based on tempurature.

 

edit: The hole for hydration in the pics looks like it should be filled with a sponge? Correct me if I'm wrong but it looks like that is where a sponge goes for hydration.

Edited by Dumpling, May 23 2022 - 6:40 PM.

[BillPisechko]

You can probably buy a heating cable like this:
https://www.amazon.c...317&sr=8-2&th=1
Just make sure that you are not cooking them by giving a temp gradient. So only heat one side of the nest, and they can choose where they want to be based on tempurature.

edit: The hole for hydration in the pics looks like it should be filled with a sponge? Correct me if I'm wrong but it looks like that is where a sponge goes for hydration.

I'm not sure about the sponge. One did not come with the kit. That part is Gypsum which I think holds some moisture. I'll ask Wakooshi though. Good eye!

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[OiledOlives]

That nest is too big for the colony. At 1 queen and 1 worker, I would highly recommend continuing to keep them in a test tube.

[AntsCali098]

That nest is too big for the colony. At 1 queen and 1 worker, I would highly recommend continuing to keep them in a test tube.

Agreed. You can put them in a simple tubs and tubes setup if they are getting cramped in the tube. A good way to tell if they need an outworld is if workers escape when you open the test tube (take off the cotton). All you need is a small tub and that'll do. Just make sure it is natural and doesn't have any harmful chemicals.

[BillPisechko]

Update - 5/28 - Interim Home, Thoughts?

Okay so I've been alternating every 2 or 3 days, a little tiny piece of superworm and then a dab of Agave Nectar.

Nobody has died lately!! Good thing.

Here is setup I just rigged. Queen and workers are all huddled up after the "disturbances".

Tube diameter matches the outworld opening diameter. A bit of electrical tape and voila!!
I have a little protein in one bowl, some nectar in another and water in the globe.

The setup sits in a small plastic container and when put away, I have old t-shirt over them to darken whole thing.

Gimme your thoughts, comments, criticism whatever. I take it all as help!!

Peace & Happy Anting...Bill P.

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Edited by BillPisechko, May 28 2022 - 4:31 PM.

[Dumpling]

Looks pretty good! If you have a liquid feeder you can have their sugar source (in this case agave nectar) available 24/7, and feed protein every other day or at most every 3-4 days. Good luck!

[ANTdrew]

That blue gravel will make cleaning more difficult.

[BillPisechko]

Looks pretty good! If you have a liquid feeder you can have their sugar source (in this case agave nectar) available 24/7, and feed protein every other day or at most every 3-4 days. Good luck!

Thanks for that. I'm put second liquid globe in full of nectar!

[BillPisechko]

That blue gravel will make cleaning more difficult.

Hmmm... Didn't think of that. Good catch.