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PSA: Tarheel Ants (THA) working to resolve issues with TYPE II formicariums

tha tarheel ants type ii formicarium issues

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#61 Offline nurbs - Posted May 30 2018 - 2:53 PM

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You're making assumptions. There are lots of reasons why they won't move, which may have nothing to do with the smell. I've never reared this species, but if it's just two workers, wait til it gets at least ten workers before you move them in. Also, did you fill the water tower to the brim and using a nestmate?

 

Did you order a Type 3 specifically? The Mini Hearth has different options. Just because you ordered one doesn't mean it is a Type III.

 

Again, this thread isn't THA tech support, so if you have any questions regarding your order how or how to properly setup the nest and have the ants move in, please contact them.

 

 

 

Moved small Melophorus colony into my recently purchased Mini Hearth

They stayed wandered the outworld for quite a while.

Then the queen entered, explored and left the nest area twice.

And she didn't like it... she, a nanitic and a minor worker are still in the outworld hanging out behind a small fake plant.

 

I have made a red film cover for the front glass panel, so it should be "dark" to them.

 

The nest has a very strong chemical smell, even after a rinse and airing for a few days.

Much like when I first got my Type 2 Atom C nests.

 

I thought this nest was a Type 3 and didn't have these smells?

So she must notice the smell... or it's maybe too big for her liking inside.

 


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Unidentified Myrmecocystus

https://www.formicul...ls-near-desert/

 

Undescribed "Modoc"

https://www.formicul...mp-ca-5-4-2017/

 

Camponotus or Colobopsis yogi:

https://www.formicul...a-ca-1-28-2018/

 
Camponotus us-ca02
https://www.formicul...onotus-us-ca02/

 

Unidentified Formica

https://www.formicul...l-ca-6-27-2020/

 
Pencil Case and Test Tube Formicariums
https://www.formicul...m-and-outworld/
 
Bloodworm Soup
https://www.formicul...bloodworm-soup/


#62 Offline CoolColJ - Posted May 30 2018 - 3:09 PM

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You're making assumptions. There are lots of reasons why they won't move, which may have nothing to do with the smell. I've never reared this species, but if it's just two workers, wait til it gets at least ten workers before you move them in. Also, did you fill the water tower to the brim and using a nestmate?

 

Did you order a Type 3 specifically? The Mini Hearth has different options. Just because you ordered one doesn't mean it is a Type III.

 

Again, this thread isn't THA tech support, so if you have any questions regarding your order how or how to properly setup the nest and have the ants move in, please contact them.

 

 

 

Moved small Melophorus colony into my recently purchased Mini Hearth

They stayed wandered the outworld for quite a while.

Then the queen entered, explored and left the nest area twice.

And she didn't like it... she, a nanitic and a minor worker are still in the outworld hanging out behind a small fake plant.

 

I have made a red film cover for the front glass panel, so it should be "dark" to them.

 

The nest has a very strong chemical smell, even after a rinse and airing for a few days.

Much like when I first got my Type 2 Atom C nests.

 

I thought this nest was a Type 3 and didn't have these smells?

So she must notice the smell... or it's maybe too big for her liking inside.

 

 

I have seen others raise queens in a Mini Hearth from the get go, so I thought it would be Ok to to try with them.

 

Yes I have have filled everything up. Nest mate in the back port.

 

It's the latest batch of Mini Hearth from THA, stocked by a reseller. It's definitely not a type 1, and I assume THA no longer make type 2.


Current ant colonies -
1) Opisthopsis Rufithorax (strobe ant), Melophorus sp2. black and orange, Pheidole species, Pheidole antipodum
Journal = http://www.formicult...ra-iridomyrmex/

Heterotermes cf brevicatena termite pet/feeder journal = http://www.formicult...feeder-journal/


#63 Offline nurbs - Posted May 30 2018 - 3:11 PM

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I have seen others raise queens in a Mini Hearth from the get go, so I thought it would be Ok to to try with them.

 

Yes I have have filled everything up. Nest mate in the back port.

 

It's the latest batch of Mini Hearth from THA, stocked by a reseller. It's definitely not a type 1, and I assume THA no longer make type 2.

 

 

You bought this from a reseller? Link? And not direct from THA? 


Instagram:
nurbsants
 
YouTube
 
California Ants for Sale

 

Unidentified Myrmecocystus

https://www.formicul...ls-near-desert/

 

Undescribed "Modoc"

https://www.formicul...mp-ca-5-4-2017/

 

Camponotus or Colobopsis yogi:

https://www.formicul...a-ca-1-28-2018/

 
Camponotus us-ca02
https://www.formicul...onotus-us-ca02/

 

Unidentified Formica

https://www.formicul...l-ca-6-27-2020/

 
Pencil Case and Test Tube Formicariums
https://www.formicul...m-and-outworld/
 
Bloodworm Soup
https://www.formicul...bloodworm-soup/


#64 Offline CoolColJ - Posted May 30 2018 - 3:15 PM

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I have seen others raise queens in a Mini Hearth from the get go, so I thought it would be Ok to to try with them.

 

Yes I have have filled everything up. Nest mate in the back port.

 

It's the latest batch of Mini Hearth from THA, stocked by a reseller. It's definitely not a type 1, and I assume THA no longer make type 2.

 

 

You bought this from a reseller? Link? And not direct from THA? 

 

 

 

Ant Keeping Depot, a local Eshop

Only restocked recently, so these are not old stoick

 

https://www.antkeepi...cts/mini-hearth


Edited by CoolColJ, May 30 2018 - 3:16 PM.

Current ant colonies -
1) Opisthopsis Rufithorax (strobe ant), Melophorus sp2. black and orange, Pheidole species, Pheidole antipodum
Journal = http://www.formicult...ra-iridomyrmex/

Heterotermes cf brevicatena termite pet/feeder journal = http://www.formicult...feeder-journal/


#65 Offline nurbs - Posted May 30 2018 - 3:31 PM

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Where does it say it is Type III? How do you know it is "The latest batch of Mini Hearth from THA"? Did you ask them before purchasing?
 
Yeah, again, you need to contact your seller for tech support or customer service questions. We are not going to know if you have a Type I II or III. You're making assumptions and blaming it on the scent when we don't have all the facts. You could very well have a bad batch Type II if you say there is a strong odor.
 
Just to reiterate, I'm not affiliated with THA other than helping the owner test out his nests, nor am I getting any buyers discount or monetary gain. I do like his formicariums though, as do the ants.
 

 

 

 

 

 

I have seen others raise queens in a Mini Hearth from the get go, so I thought it would be Ok to to try with them.

 

Yes I have have filled everything up. Nest mate in the back port.

 

It's the latest batch of Mini Hearth from THA, stocked by a reseller. It's definitely not a type 1, and I assume THA no longer make type 2.

 

 

You bought this from a reseller? Link? And not direct from THA? 

 

 

 

Ant Keeping Depot, a local Eshop

Only restocked recently, so these are not old stoick

 

https://www.antkeepi...cts/mini-hearth

 

 


Instagram:
nurbsants
 
YouTube
 
California Ants for Sale

 

Unidentified Myrmecocystus

https://www.formicul...ls-near-desert/

 

Undescribed "Modoc"

https://www.formicul...mp-ca-5-4-2017/

 

Camponotus or Colobopsis yogi:

https://www.formicul...a-ca-1-28-2018/

 
Camponotus us-ca02
https://www.formicul...onotus-us-ca02/

 

Unidentified Formica

https://www.formicul...l-ca-6-27-2020/

 
Pencil Case and Test Tube Formicariums
https://www.formicul...m-and-outworld/
 
Bloodworm Soup
https://www.formicul...bloodworm-soup/






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