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[Reevak]

So I am planning to make a formicarium using this container.

 

 

Dimensions

Length: 10.5 inches

Width: 7 inches

Depth: 1.5 inches

 

I am basing this formicarium's design off of the one in this link here: http://www.formicult...icture +journey

 

However, I am not sure how the hydration would differ in my container compared to the one used in the tutorial. I am concerned mostly because it appears as though I have more chambers in my container and it may be bigger (but I can't tell for sure). I was wondering if I should use two chambers instead of one to hydrate the nest or if one would be fine. Thanks for any advice given.

[antgenius123]

I would use 2 or 3 judging by the width of the container. You want most if not all of the nest hydrated.

Edited by antgenius123, January 15 2017 - 3:57 AM.

[benjiwuf]

You actually want a moisture gradient so the ants can decide what is best for them. If you do decide to use multiple chambers I would suggest putting them all next to each other.

[Reevak]

You actually want a moisture gradient so the ants can decide what is best for them. If you do decide to use multiple chambers I would suggest putting them all next to each other.

I know they need a hydration gradient, but I was more concerned with whether or not they needed 2 spaces filled with sponge or 1, and if so, whether I should fill 2 spaces horizontally or vertically.

Edited by Reevak, January 15 2017 - 2:48 PM.

[Leo]

was that your cat 

[antgenius123]

2 spaces horizontally