removing queen from test tube

[arcfyre]

When taking the queen out from the test tube...do I just release her and the new workers in the formicarium so that they dig a nest themselves? Or do I have to place her underground myself?

[shane]

Sept 8, 2014 13:24:14 GMT arcfyre said:

When taking the queen out from the test tube...do I just release her and the new workers in the formicarium so that they dig a nest themselves? Or do I have to place her underground myself?

Just lay the test tube open in a formicarium and she and her worker will dig out a nest, But some times they may live in test tube

for months before moving out.

[arcfyre]

Cool thanks for the reply. Another thing I've been wondering...I'm looking at putting small pipes along the formacarium that leads to the place where I will feed them...will they actually follow that pipe system or will they be stubborn and seek other options? I'm trying to cause the ants to walk basicly a long way in a circular motion to get to their food and back...makes the foraging process more intreating I thought...will it work?

[shane]

Sept 8, 2014 13:34:06 GMT arcfyre said:

Cool thanks for the reply. Another thing I've been wondering...I'm looking at putting small pipes along the formacarium that leads to the place where I will feed them...will they actually follow that pipe system or will they be stubborn and seek other options? I'm trying to cause the ants to walk basicly a long way in a circular motion to get to their food and back...makes the foraging process more intreating I thought...will it work?

yes they will follow tube as long as theres food at other end  or even explore it the workers. 

[arcfyre]

brilliant. Thanks.