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Gypsum formicarium, how long does moisture stay?

Started By CoolColJ , Apr 8 2018 10:17 PM

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#1 Offline CoolColJ - Posted April 8 2018 - 10:17 PM

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So I have this nest coming

It's quite small 12x6x7 cm

It doesn't appear to have a hydration reservoir.

Will squirting water into it once a week suffice?

Edited by CoolColJ, April 8 2018 - 10:17 PM.

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#2 Offline CoolColJ - Posted April 10 2018 - 11:28 PM

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Got the nest today

The gypsum formicarium can sure absorb a lot of water, despite it's small size.
I squirted some 3 full syringes into it, and it's barely wet. Not sure how much more I should squirt into it
I figure I will squirt to only one corner to maintain a moisture gradient.

Should I add substrate into it? maybe dropping it into the nest entrance area

Edited by CoolColJ, April 11 2018 - 12:52 AM.