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Ants not eatting and very inactive

Started By Carterbuck , Jul 29 2017 4:29 PM

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#1 Offline Carterbuck - Posted July 29 2017 - 4:29 PM

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I recently bought a myrmica lobicornis colony of about 13 members and they won't eat anything i give them. They are also very inactive. They have warmth and sunlight.

#2 Offline Aquaexploder - Posted July 29 2017 - 5:42 PM

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I have a Myrmica colony and I feed them fruit flies which they love. When you feed them place the food right outside their test tube setup so it is easier to find. Also give them plenty of time to find it. I once gave them a fruit fly and they only ate it the next day. Make sure to give them a drop of suger water too to keep their carbohydrates up.

Edited by Aquaexploder, July 29 2017 - 5:45 PM.