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[sunrunner4kr]

Hi all,

 

My first post so sorry if this has been covered before. I had a search through the forum but couldn't find anything for how to video record.

 

I've just set up a Lasius Niger queen in a small Omninest with my daughter.

 

We had planned to record a video journal of the nest and was hoping some of you might have some suggestions for the best video recording equipment to use?

 

I could set up a Macro lens on a digital camera, but seems a bit excessive and not as easy to handle for my daughter.

 

 

Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

Simon & Bo

[Kevin]

There are plenty of cheap clip on macros for phones on ebay and amazon, don't go overboard because in the end it will function the same.

 

I recommend a test tube setup 100% over an "Omninest". Queens should not be in full on nests. A test tube in 90% of the cases is the best option for queens.

[T.C.]

I agree with Kevin here. That queen needs to be in a test tube set-up until she has her first workers or she may die in such a large nest. As for the camera, Unfortunately, I am the last person on this forum that should be giving photography tips. So, I want say anything about that.

[sunrunner4kr]

Thanks guys for the advice!

 

The queen is in a test tube atm, and she already has 10 workers. We have it connected to the Omninest, and allowing them to move in their own time I hope that makes more sense...

[Kevin]

Thanks guys for the advice!

 

The queen is in a test tube atm, and she already has 10 workers. We have it connected to the Omninest, and allowing them to move in their own time I hope that makes more sense...

You should be able to fit about 25 Lasius workers in a test tube setup before moving them to a formicarium. There are also some know hydration issues with the Omninest, and I recommend you layer the bottom in a thin coating of grout, plaster, hydrostone, or any other gypsum cement and throw some sand on top when wet for a better surface and better hydration gradient.

[sunrunner4kr]

 

Thanks guys for the advice!

 

The queen is in a test tube atm, and she already has 10 workers. We have it connected to the Omninest, and allowing them to move in their own time I hope that makes more sense...

You should be able to fit about 25 Lasius workers in a test tube setup before moving them to a formicarium. There are also some know hydration issues with the Omninest, and I recommend you layer the bottom in a thin coating of grout, plaster, hydrostone, or any other gypsum cement and throw some sand on top when wet for a better surface and better hydration gradient.

 

 

Thanks! Great advice. Is that in every chamber?

[Leo]

i believe so

[sunrunner4kr]

Great! Will give it a go, and come back with pictures!