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CA-02 w/ 22 workers going stagnant
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WiteBeam
, Sep 17 2024 8:30 AM
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Posted September 17 2024 - 8:30 AM
WiteBeam
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My CA-02 colony appears to have stalled. However, there is a nice pile of eggs. I’m surprised that there isn’t any larger larva after they’ve done so well up to this point at consistent growth. Does this look like I didn’t feed them enough a few weeks ago?
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Posted September 17 2024 - 10:53 AM
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Has the temperature changed, and what are you feeding them? Camponotus frequently take breaks in egg laying.
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Posted September 17 2024 - 11:54 AM
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The temps have been pretty consistent in the house in the mid 70s. I’ve been putting cut up meal worms, small bits of chicken and shrimp in the outworld. Are they picky eaters? Because the ants live off of sugars, do they only need minimal protein to feed the queen and larva?
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Posted September 17 2024 - 1:03 PM
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Mid 70’s is too cool for most ants to grow much. I haven’t kept this species, but I bet a bit more heat will get them growing.
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Posted September 17 2024 - 5:13 PM
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Ok, thank you! I’ll get a heat source and get them up into the 80s.
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You can also read my post here, which outlines some other possible issues.
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