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#1 Offline AntswerMe - Posted August 6 2017 - 5:43 PM

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I've heard that Pogonomyrmex ants do better in test tube set-ups with dirt in them than they do without the dirt. Is this true? If so, how would I be able to add dirt to test tubes with Pogonomyrmex badius queens already occupying them? Could I do it or would it be best to leave the queens alone? The four queens I caught a few weeks ago have laid eggs and one even has a few larvae. However, seeing that they have laid eggs just shortly after being caught, and new piles of eggs are appearing, it looks like they are eating the eggs. Above all, what can I do to stop the queens from eating their eggs? Any help would be appreciated.



#2 Offline StopSpazzing - Posted August 6 2017 - 6:53 PM

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Read the beginners guide:

 

http://www.formicult....php/topic/220-

 

regarding Pogonomyrmex sp. better maybe but I was told they will be fine in just the test tube. If you do use dirt, make sure to sterile it.


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#3 Offline Kujawaorchids - Posted August 7 2017 - 3:53 AM

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This is what I do for all my Pogonomyrmex. They love it and produce many eggs/larva. At the entrance of the test tube there is a sponge and a straw. This is cheap and works. You can get these containers at target.

 

36286275311_a12dd63b76_c.jpgPogonomyrmex test tube setup. by Mikhail kujawa, on Flickr


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#4 Offline XZero38 - Posted August 7 2017 - 7:47 AM

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that's similar to what i do with my pogonomyrmex queens. They are just in a basic test tube setup, with a half cotton ball and a straw so they can enter and exit the tube to get to the outworld to access the food i place there.



#5 Offline StopSpazzing - Posted August 7 2017 - 9:59 AM

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This is what I do for all my Pogonomyrmex. They love it and produce many eggs/larva. At the entrance of the test tube there is a sponge and a straw. This is cheap and works. You can get these containers at target.

 

36286275311_a12dd63b76_c.jpgPogonomyrmex test tube setup. by Mikhail kujawa, on Flickr

 

Mind listing the names of the containers from target you use?


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#6 Offline Kujawaorchids - Posted August 7 2017 - 10:06 AM

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They are Ziploc brand Containers.


Edited by Kujawaorchids, August 7 2017 - 10:07 AM.

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#7 Offline Kujawaorchids - Posted August 7 2017 - 10:10 AM

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that's similar to what i do with my pogonomyrmex queens. They are just in a basic test tube setup, with a half cotton ball and a straw so they can enter and exit the tube to get to the outworld to access the food i place there.

 

Nice! It really works well.


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#8 Offline StopSpazzing - Posted August 7 2017 - 10:11 AM

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oh ty. What length are your test tubes? standard 150mm?


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#9 Offline Kujawaorchids - Posted August 7 2017 - 10:19 AM

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They are 125mm. So I don't think it would fit the 150mm. There might just be a small gap at the end for them to get in.


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#10 Offline StopSpazzing - Posted August 7 2017 - 3:08 PM

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They are 125mm. So I don't think it would fit the 150mm. There might just be a small gap at the end for them to get in.

Mind measuring it for me?


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#11 Offline Kujawaorchids - Posted August 7 2017 - 6:15 PM

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From top left to bottom right 140mm. So you would have to buy the small test tubes. 


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#12 Offline StopSpazzing - Posted August 7 2017 - 7:41 PM

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From top left to bottom right 140mm. So you would have to buy the small test tubes. 

damn, thanks man!


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