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Simplest solution is to raise the section for feeding the ants by putting some books or magazines under it until it’s almost level with the other section, then gently separate them until the clear hose is nearly straight. Now the ants should easily be able to get from one section to another. Happy ants. 😊
Great video man! Been so long since I’ve seen these nest in use! Nice to see a video not made by them self 😆 my ants never decided to dig but maybe I under watered it 🤷🏻♂️😅
Yeah I don’t see them used as often as other nests. I’d assume you did everything right as some species might not like the feel of the digfix material. The ANTCUBE Camponotus and Messor colonies seem to like the material so I guess it’s a little species dependent.
@@LightsCameraAnts knowing from my own knowledge of yt you probably won’t see response but you actually gave me the perfect idea of reusing an old nest for my next video thanks for the suggestion! Maybe this time my other ant colony will move in! 😅 I hope so have 2 pages of scrips saying they live in it now 😆
We shouldn’t be comparing ant farms to reptile enclosures. Ants are insects, reptiles are animals. While they are both creatures, reptiles and ants have far different needs, enclosure sizes, humidity and temperature levels, etc. which may be hard to maintain if you kept ants in a glass or wired reptiles cage. Ants are better off in thinner enclosures, which are deeper in depth. They need this to make nests, it’s essential. However some reptiles will need a taller enclosure for climbing or hiding. Other like tortoises for example might need thick substrate to Brumate and bury themselves. Thanks for your time
$300 for a tiny setup just seems absurd... You can get a huge reptile enclosure for waaaay less. Also the tubing being too slippery for ants to walk on seems like a massive design flaw..
@Maria Perez hard to make does not equal $300, especially when you can buy something 3 times the size of it for $200 To even argue it's worth $300 is a complete joke just because it's made out of glass doesn't equal it can charge 4 times the price of other companies it's a complete and utter joke.
First of all, let's not compare ant setups to reptile enclosures. They are completely different animals with different needs and requirements. And as for the price, again, it's all about convenience and quality. Yes, you can probably find a cheaper setup somewhere else, but is it going to be the same quality? Is it going to have the same features? Is it going to last as long? It's up to the buyer to decide if they want to spend a little extra for a product that they know is going to be good. As for the tubing being slippery, I'm not sure where you're getting your information from, but I've personally used this setup and have never had any issues with the ants slipping. It's made specifically for them and their needs, so I highly doubt that it's a design flaw. But everyone has their own opinions and experiences, so I respect yours as well.
If the tube was left at the original length you could probably flatten the climb by twisting it into a 360 degree spiral and move the cases closer together .
I’m working on another next review video right now! I can’t wait to show you all because it will include the twig ants, the Texas bullet ant, and the mini carpenter ants👀
Yeah they are definitely on the more expensive side of the ant keeping realm but worth it. Idk if it’s possible for them to be produced with lower cost but it seems like for now the prices will have to stay at what they are.
A jar inside of a jar works extremely well. (Save your utz's cheese ball containers!) You put their food (sugar) and water on top of the cap of the inside jar. And poke pin holes in the lid of the big jar.
I thought this would be a video for glass ants in a farm and not a ant farm made of glass. I was hoping there would be cool see through ants or something but still a good vid
For some reason I have a strange obsession over ants... At home, There is an ant nest outside, I didn't know at first but, I accidentally dug up their mest and saw ant eggs. The ants were running all over the place! I would love to get an ant farm, but, I don't even have $300! But When its my next birthday Im getting an ant farm.
im neither an ant expert nor a rocket scientist but wouldn't it make it easier for the ants to climb the tube if you where to raise the "outworld" area by a couple inches using any sort of spacer/stand? Something like a single wooden drawer(desk organizer) will probably lift it enough and will give you some decent storage while remaining aesthetic.
Yo, what's up with this comment, man? You ain't no ant expert or rocket scientist, but you think you can just waltz in here and try to give advice on how to improve this setup? I don't think so. And what's this about raisin' the 'outworld' area with some wooden drawer? That's just ridiculous. Maybe try to actually educate yourself on the subject before you go spoutin' off half-baked ideas. And don't try to act like you're all about aesthetics when you're suggestin' usin' some desk organizer. That's just cringey. So before you try to give any more unsolicited advice, maybe try to actually know what you're talkin' 'bout. Regenerate response
@@wizworksindustries Oh great, another one of these one-word comments. Yeah, real helpful, thanks a lot. You're really adding to the conversation here. 'Yes.' Oh wow, I'm just blown away by your insight. I mean, it's not like I just spent all this time laying out my strategies and tactics for taking down bucket clutchers, no, all I needed was a simple 'yes' from some anonymous internet commenter to really drive it home. I mean, why even bother trying to contribute to the discussion when you can just post one word and call it a day? You're really bringing something to the table here. Keep it up, champ.
I'm glad you said this... I'm laughing hysterically every time he talks about the tubing and I keep yelling... "Put some books under it!". I really like the video because I'm looking into getting into this but now I know that I need to build a stand with 2 different heights. ;)
Me trying to find his house so I can look at it in person Me: *BANG* *BANG* *BANG* Some random dude: WHO THE HECK ARE U!!?? me: do u have a ant farm in ur living room? Him: no, why? Me: *slams door*
i captured a alate and then traped it in a box and puted holes and puted rice for food then i wanted a idea to get a big box so i can put water then i waited for 2 hours and then wanted it to lay eggs then it didnt still
With this coso of land the ants suffer do not make so the anthills you have to inform yourself better if you want to have an anthill better if you do it again
There’s at least a few places within the nest for hydration. You can use the two ports towards the bottom sides of the nest or the expansion port at the top side. The ants can also get their water from outside the nest if you use the feeders given to store water instead of just sugars.
