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Nutrition

Started By Georgeev , Oct 24 2017 5:28 AM

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#1 Offline Georgeev - Posted October 24 2017 - 5:28 AM

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Basically my Camponotus colony has 7 workers should i start giving my ant colony protein? If not when should i ? Also,will camponotus ants accept fish food as protein source?

#2 Offline Hunter - Posted October 24 2017 - 5:44 AM

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yes you should and no to fish food i use mealworms and fruitflys for my colony

#3 Offline Connectimyrmex - Posted October 24 2017 - 11:11 AM

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They actually will take fish food if it is moistened.

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