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Which ByFormica feeders should I get?


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#1 Offline Ants4ever7 - Posted September 11 2024 - 4:52 AM

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I have two small colonies with about 15 nanitics. What feeders do you reccomend for their size for the next year and a half to year.



#2 Offline ANTdrew - Posted September 11 2024 - 6:36 AM

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The smallest size should be fine, but what species are the colonies? Worst case scenario, you'll just need to refill it more often. 


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#3 Offline Mushu - Posted September 11 2024 - 8:27 AM

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If I had to get one size starting out it'd be the 2ml  or 3 ml mini. Most important is it fits in your outworld, so double check the height. You can always fill less for the larger sizes, so it really depends how fast you expect your colony to grow and use. 

 

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#4 Offline cooIboyJ - Posted September 11 2024 - 10:33 AM

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I bought the 1ml feeders for water and sugar water for my Solenopsis invicta colony and they have worked great! I don't really think that the size matters too much unless you have a giant colony or a super tiny outworld.


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#5 Offline Yusteponant - Posted September 11 2024 - 12:42 PM

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I would get the small one but if you are too lazy to replace it a lot just give them a medium size.



#6 Offline cocdeshijie - Posted September 11 2024 - 2:47 PM

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I recommend 5ml mini for colony of all sizes


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#7 Offline OhNoNotAgain - Posted September 11 2024 - 8:57 PM

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I think it's the 3mL that fits in mini-hearths, but 5mL may not.

For my largest colonies I use the mega.

I almost ordered a bunch more yesterday but I figure I should just dig up all the ones I have and wash them well. Occasionally the base breaks if you try to force them open (when they are glued shut by hardened sugar) so soak them in hot water if they don't open easily.


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