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[Connectimyrmex]

Hi!
I have a small Ochetellus colony (5 workers, 2 queens). I was wondering if I should move them into my THA mini hearth because they keep trying to dig out of my test tubes. I think that the interior of the formicarium is about the same volume as the test tube they used to live in. 

Also, I know that it is bad to move small ant colonies, but my THA mini hearth has a bunch of nooks and crannies that could be suitable for my little gals.

 

Thanks!

Also, I will not argue if you say no. Don't worry.

[Batspiderfish]

Dig out of the test tube? Like through dry cotton?

Edited by Batspiderfish, January 9 2017 - 8:03 PM.

[Connectimyrmex]

Sorry if it looked like I meant they try to dig through the glass. I mean the dry cotton plug. I've noticed they all pick at one spot, even one of the queens.

[Alabama Anter]

I don't think you should. I think when they are trying to dig out you should install an Outworld instead

[Serafine]

Place the tube in an outworld and offer some sugar water. They're most likely hungry.

[Connectimyrmex]

I did and they are looking very happy! The queens look like they are about to burst with sugar water. The workers also disassembled a large dead cricket.