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Post by philip369 on Mar 1, 2012 12:26:55 GMT
Hiya guys I should be getting a nice big fish tank of one of my friends in the next month or two as he has sold them to another friend. I was wondering what type of ants are easy to look after and have a soldier or major caste and are easy to obtain. I have loads of food as I can buy 25 crickets for around 3 pounds 5 minutes from my house so colonies that grow large are not a problem.  |
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Post by roberts611 on Mar 1, 2012 13:56:32 GMT
Hey man Messor barbarus major cast and easy enough to take care of as long as you keep them at the right temperature (20--30.c )
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Post by jameslovell on Mar 1, 2012 18:43:54 GMT
I would also recommend Messor barbarus. The workers come in various sizes including larger Majors. They are very easy to look after. Quite active and like to forage. And I don't think they are brilliant when it comes to climbing.
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Post by Wood~Ant on Mar 1, 2012 18:52:46 GMT
I would also recommend Messor barbarus. The workers come in various sizes including larger Majors. They are very easy to look after. Quite active and like to forage. And I don't think they are brilliant when it comes to climbing. You should come round and see what our 2 largest Messor colonies get up to in the evening James, as they are very adept at climbing the walls of their tanks. ;D |
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Post by Jenny on Mar 1, 2012 18:58:46 GMT
They climb out quite often, so much so I daren't leave my jam doughnuts out  I hide them in the microwave and   |
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Post by philip369 on Mar 1, 2012 19:25:01 GMT
hahaha
Messor barbarous it is then I will buy some in the next couple of weeks. Side note does PTFE fluid work so that they won't escape?
Also what about their ant bread? what temp would that have to be at? and the moisture level how would I regulate that and the temp?
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Post by IceWhyte on Mar 1, 2012 21:10:23 GMT
hahaha Messor barbarous it is then I will buy some in the next couple of weeks. Side note does PTFE fluid work so that they won't escape? Also what about their ant bread? what temp would that have to be at? and the moisture level how would I regulate that and the temp? Haha, they don't actually cook the bread in an oven or anything, its just the name for chewed up seeds with added enzymes. Temp should be between 22-26 degrees but some members have proof that they adapt to the colder temperatures. They like really dry conditions very little moisture is needed. |
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