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Clay Formicariums?

Started By William. T , Jan 9 2015 8:26 PM
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#21 Offline William. T - Posted January 11 2015 - 7:44 PM

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So, at my birthday party, I will receive 11 Growth Chambers from friends? Seems like an overkill. :)


Species I keep:

 

1 Lasius cf. Neoniger 30 workers

1 Camponotus sp. 15 workers

20 Tetramorium SpE 30 workers

1 T. Sessile 200 workers

 

#22 Offline Gregory2455 - Posted January 11 2015 - 8:07 PM

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You can always share. ;) Or get a variety.


#23 Offline William. T - Posted January 12 2015 - 5:49 AM

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Ha, ha ha! It is going to be warmer this year. Perhaps these will function as test tubes!


Species I keep:

 

1 Lasius cf. Neoniger 30 workers

1 Camponotus sp. 15 workers

20 Tetramorium SpE 30 workers

1 T. Sessile 200 workers

 

#24 Offline William. T - Posted April 14 2015 - 5:44 PM

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To house my pesky T. sessile colony, I will use air dry clay duct taped to a pane of. For hydration I will have to stick in a double sided test tube (I have one!) with cotton and water to hydrate. Any thoughts?


Species I keep:

 

1 Lasius cf. Neoniger 30 workers

1 Camponotus sp. 15 workers

20 Tetramorium SpE 30 workers

1 T. Sessile 200 workers

 

#25 Offline dspdrew - Posted April 14 2015 - 5:49 PM

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Better make sure the clay is sealed in, because I'm pretty sure ants will chew through that stuff over time.


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