Hello guys, i am planing to make formicarium for my niece since she is so into animals and i think this will be the best educational gift for her.
Anyway i am completly newbie, did few antfasrms when i was kid, but never something serious. I want to make more professional approach and do this right.
I've read some articles, but some stuff are not quite clear for me..
Anyway lets get started. I am hoping you guys will help me with my silly questions.
Ok so i want to use old aquarium and add double glass to it and make everything in one peace together with outer world:
Something like this:
As you can see floor of the aquarium would be outerworld and sides double glass would be formicarium. What do you think?
What bothers me is what to use for the materials. Should i use soil for ants? if yes what is the best mixture to make it? If there is some topic about this please provide link.
Maybe to put something firm and to carve tunnels like cast gypsum? In this case how do you solve humidity problems? do you sprinkle it or? In the begginer guide on forum, formicarium part is completly closed
and i am confused how do you add humidity inside? https://www.formicul...-for-beginners/
and also how to connect formicarium with outworld? Is there difference if i go from upper or lower side? its easier in design for me to go from upper side..
Below, arrows are exits to the outer world.
Thank you for your answers in advance. And if there is any similar desing feel free to redirect me there.
Best regards