Jump to content

  • Chat
  •  
  •  

Welcome to Formiculture.com!

This is a website for anyone interested in Myrmecology and all aspects of finding, keeping, and studying ants. The site and forum are free to use. Register now to gain access to all of our features. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies to existing threads, give reputation points to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, post status updates, manage your profile and so much more. If you already have an account, login here - otherwise create an account for free today!

Photo

German ant keeping!


  • Please log in to reply
81 replies to this topic

#81 Offline drtrmiller - Posted June 4 2015 - 7:31 AM

drtrmiller

    Vendor

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 2,714 posts

I remember some guy saying in chat that they don't pay the same amount of attention to hydration as many of us here do.

 

And in all reality, he's partially right.  A larger ant colony will create moisture in a nest through respiration, sealing entrance holes and other vacant nest areas, and will also use tools, such bringing in debris or substrate and vomiting water on it, in order to generate some humid sections in the nest.


Edited by drtrmiller, June 4 2015 - 7:31 AM.



byFormica® is the manufacturer of the iconic nectar feeders and Sunburst Ant Nectar.
byFormica ant products always deliver consistent performance, convenience,
and reliability, making them among the most beloved ant foods and kit enjoyed by
ant keeping enthusiasts worldwide. For more information, visit www.byFormica.com.

#82 Offline Trailandstreet - Posted June 9 2015 - 12:17 AM

Trailandstreet

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 290 posts

Most of our german, austrian or swiss antkeepers, which use selfmade or artificial nests use plaster or aerated concrete. These nests are nearly all designed to be hydrated.


:hi: Franz

if you find any mistakes, it's my autocorrection. it doesn't speak english.





0 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users