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Dead Nanitics & Less Activity?


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#1 Offline LearningAntz - Posted June 24 2018 - 8:49 AM

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Hello. I’m looking for help regarding my colony of Formica podzolica. (On my phone can’t italicize) Recently 2 of the 5 nanitics have died and what once was a colony that would freak out when their test tube was even tapped lightly is now a colony that’s really slow moving and unresponsive. I’m thinking of moving them into a new test tube to see if that helps. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what may be causing this? Thank you in advance.

#2 Offline YsTheAnt - Posted June 24 2018 - 12:27 PM

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Oftentimes a lack of sugar can cause lethargy and sometimes death in ants. Consider giving them a sugar source in generous amounts to help them out.

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#3 Offline CoolColJ - Posted June 24 2018 - 6:58 PM

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Is the weather colder? that will slow them down

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#4 Offline LearningAntz - Posted June 24 2018 - 10:01 PM

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Gave them sugar. They still seem the same. Hopefully it changes by tomorrow. They’re kept in a room at 25C.




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