Awesome video! Amazing job on your ant colonies! And your messor barbarus colony grew SOO MUCH! There are probably at least 30 ants in dere. Amazing!!! Ma messors have 8, no majors yet ;(
Rob what do you use to put your ants into hibernation. I've just ordered my first ever proper attempt at ants (harvester) and thankyou so much for the tips so far!
Omg I feel so proud my first ever queen just got her first worker, she either got it yesterday or today, and it's already black. Should I offer them a very tiny drop of honey? Also, since it's Formica, should I put it in a dim area instead or pure darkness? I've heard that they need light to thrive. How often should I feed them honey, and how much with protein? Also, before hibernation, do they need to stock up on a lot of protein? Im sorry I'm asking so many questions, just really exited and nervous 😂
Really love your setup!!! Its so clean and concise. I'm going to try and emulate your display setup. One comment though. You mentioned that it seems your ants prefer to live in the out worlds instead of the nests. IMO that would indicate to me that the nests are not ideal and should probably be reevaluated to see if there is room for improvement...
Hey Rob, for your formica fusca you have a red acrylic cover for the nest. Is it true that ants cant see red therefore they feel like they were in complete darkness? Im building my own nest and wanted to confirm.
It's handy to have one as it's one less thing for you to have to remember say if it's a warm day or cold. I use a swell reptile own brand thermostat for the heat cable
th-cam.com/video/oGwSIzOZwXY/w-d-xo.html You can open the nest up with the ants still in it and then place the open nest into there outworld and wait for the ants to move out and then clean and rehook up
Ah ok. I'm oxfordshire. I'm just looking at getting some lasius niger as a pet/project to share with my children. I'm printing the formacarium. Is there any way I can contact you if I get stuck at any point? Do you have Facebook messenger? Cheers bud and thanks for the great video's. :-)
Looking good RobJ! During August production stops due to staff holidays from several staff members so a lot of products go on backorder. Live ant stocks and consumables remain unaffected. We are firing up production this week so expect new stock to arrive in store next week. :)
Am sorry but I don't know - But theres no warning on the bottle so would guess its harmless but would make you feel ill "PLEASE DONT DRINK YOUR ANTS PTFE LOL"
Correct, PTFE is non toxic.It would not be of risk to you if it was accidentally ingested but who would want to drink it anyway? :) It will not break down or decompose in a toxic way and is non carcinogenic. Do not expose it to temperatures above 240 degree C.
their preferences is more than likely down to the larger colony having way more brood to feed and raise so there less picky. Yes some ants remove rubbish right away and some store it for some time them move it out
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That setup is ace
Another smashing video what are you going to do with your pheidole colony now?
Am going to follow there lead and provide a test tube as well as a new water tube with no gap at the top, and thanks for the support :)
Epic ant Colonies! I am jealous
I’ve got a 60 worker Formica Francoeuri
And 7 thousand worker Argentine ant colony
Awesome video! Amazing job on your ant colonies! And your messor barbarus colony grew SOO MUCH! There are probably at least 30 ants in dere. Amazing!!! Ma messors have 8, no majors yet ;(
Majors will produce about at 20 ants
i got one after my 12th
Djastin Holzer awesome! thanks!
Rob what do you use to put your ants into hibernation. I've just ordered my first ever proper attempt at ants (harvester) and thankyou so much for the tips so far!
Great video as always. You are going to need a lot of room after not too long :D
Not to soon I hope :P
True
Omg I feel so proud my first ever queen just got her first worker, she either got it yesterday or today, and it's already black. Should I offer them a very tiny drop of honey? Also, since it's Formica, should I put it in a dim area instead or pure darkness? I've heard that they need light to thrive. How often should I feed them honey, and how much with protein? Also, before hibernation, do they need to stock up on a lot of protein? Im sorry I'm asking so many questions, just really exited and nervous 😂
Ok a pinhead drop of honey or a mini piece of apple to start and change this every other day to start
+RobJ's Ants k thx, I think throughout the week I might get another worker or two, if I see them trying to escape I'll give em a cricket leg.
Really love your setup!!! Its so clean and concise. I'm going to try and emulate your display setup. One comment though. You mentioned that it seems your ants prefer to live in the out worlds instead of the nests. IMO that would indicate to me that the nests are not ideal and should probably be reevaluated to see if there is room for improvement...
Hey Rob, for your formica fusca you have a red acrylic cover for the nest. Is it true that ants cant see red therefore they feel like they were in complete darkness? Im building my own nest and wanted to confirm.
Great video thank you
Can u make a Lasius flavus care video thanks loads love the videos 😸😸😸
And nice! U got over 50 likes even before a day since uploading! :D
3 mins in. I counted 6 to 7 queens
Rob, I have a question, how often do you feed your ant protein stuffs, cricket and etc... Because I want to change their food and water every 3 days
They all get fresh insects 6days of the week with a mix of Apple 🍎 products and 1 day of roast chicken 🍗 or egg yoke 🍳 and that's my 7day routine
+RobJ's Ants okay, so you switch new foods everyday, but what if is a new colony, do you still feed everyday?
+RobJ's Ants I live In America, I already have a starter pack 4 but I don't know where to buy ants😭
Scientific name for pavment ant is tetramorium
My first worker arrived!! And my queen is swimming in brood.
well done
bet you have hundreds now lol
What temperature do you hibernate ants at?
hi Rob, you have probably been asked this before but what type of seeds you got in your seed mix?
Where can you get a similar out world to the mini out worlds you have
What thermostat do you use to regulate the heating cable? And do you think having one is neccesary?
It's handy to have one as it's one less thing for you to have to remember say if it's a warm day or cold. I use a swell reptile own brand thermostat for the heat cable
Any updates on new nests :p sorry im so eager :)
not yet my friend - soon
nice:)
whats your job?
Where is the best place to get an ant colony
+Alex russo this time a year buying it is going to be your only option but is also a great option as there are lots of species to choose from
how do u clean the inside of ur acryl nest?
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so what do u do with the ants that are inside?
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You can open the nest up with the ants still in it and then place the open nest into there outworld and wait for the ants to move out and then clean and rehook up
Literally Virtually immediately lol ☺
hi Rob. where abouts in the uk are you bud? thanks.
Just near Manchester airport
Ah ok. I'm oxfordshire. I'm just looking at getting some lasius niger as a pet/project to share with my children. I'm printing the formacarium. Is there any way I can contact you if I get stuck at any point? Do you have Facebook messenger? Cheers bud and thanks for the great video's. :-)
Sure email me direct at robjsantshelp@outlook.com
is AntKit uk afk during the summer. ? ALot of their nests have been out of stock, and they dont answer mails ..
All I know is most of their staff is away until September - shouldn't be long now - I will touch base with them soon and check
Looking good RobJ! During August production stops due to staff holidays from several staff members so a lot of products go on backorder. Live ant stocks and consumables remain unaffected. We are firing up production this week so expect new stock to arrive in store next week. :)
how come there isn't any ytong's in stock on antkit.uk?
+Ants Ireland they have been discontinued I'm afraid
where do you buy the food jelly?
Ebay Or Livefoods
What do you feed your myrmica rubra
Meal worms. Fruit flys. Honey water.
Rob j what's ptfe made out of and could it kill me lol I now it's a stupid questions but I just worry lol
Am sorry but I don't know - But theres no warning on the bottle so would guess its harmless but would make you feel ill "PLEASE DONT DRINK YOUR ANTS PTFE LOL"
Lol I won't just a bit sheepish about ptfe lol I definitely won't let my ants drink it XD
Soon as its dry is totally safe to your ants - the PTFE formulation that AntKit uses is totally inert with a non-toxic carrier.
Correct, PTFE is non toxic.It would not be of risk to you if it was accidentally ingested but who would want to drink it anyway? :) It will not break down or decompose in a toxic way and is non carcinogenic. Do not expose it to temperatures above 240 degree C.
Thanks ant kit and rob j :D
Why would you tell us your ants don’t like your nests😂
i let my queenless die naturally as well, always sad though :(
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Lol
great video, interesting how some ant colonies are dirty and some are clean? and how nests from the same sp have different food preferences??
their preferences is more than likely down to the larger colony having way more brood to feed and raise so there less picky.
Yes some ants remove rubbish right away and some store it for some time them move it out