I have a queen with 2 larvae (C. Novaeboracensis), do they need the minerals in water or is distilled ok? If it isn’t, does tap water work?
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Topgun757
, Sep 27 2021 2:14 PM
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Posted September 27 2021 - 2:15 PM
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Any clean water is fine.
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Posted September 27 2021 - 2:18 PM
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Btw, I’m using a THA mini hearth, so maybe should I use distilled for the water tower and something else for the nestmate?
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Posted September 27 2021 - 2:26 PM
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That would be fine if you have it.
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Posted September 27 2021 - 5:12 PM
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If you already have the distilled water, I would use that -- since it's completely devoid of minerals/organics, I find that it resists fouling much more than "normal" water (microorganisms cannot grow without the minerals/organics)
Like ANTdrew said though, either sources are totally acceptable
Edited by mmcguffi, September 27 2021 - 5:13 PM.
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