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Newbie question (Formicarium)

Started By Jeff20 , Sep 22 2018 10:53 AM

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#1 Offline Jeff20 - Posted September 22 2018 - 10:53 AM

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I purchased the Formicarium below.

https://tarheelants....-hearth-black-5

It came with some vinyl tubing, but one end is sealed shut. I would assume you would want both ends open so that the ants can travel between the two sections. Is their a particular reason on end would be sealed shut? I was going to cut the end off, but I didn't want to do that and screw something up. I don't have any species at the moment, but I bought the formicarium for next year when the local species start coming out again.

Thank you!

#2 Offline Zeiss - Posted September 22 2018 - 11:25 AM

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You probably added the Nest Mate to your order without realizing it. It should have a silicone plug on one end and a mesh side on the other. This is to add extra humidity and a place for ants to drink from within the nest.