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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2012 0:32:56 GMT 1
Hi folks, I was wondering if there was a cost effective way of producing a supply of sugar water for Camponotus Nicobarensis, if I'm correct its their main food source?? I will need to feed protein to help feed the brood? I plan to keep crickets for this purpose. Any input would be greatly appreciated Max Baker
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2012 3:12:19 GMT 1
Generally speaking people simply mix table sugar with normal tap water, though some use distilled water. Is that what you were looking for? Keeping crickets is a great idea! Workers and the queen will drink sweet, sugary liquids for sustenance and the larvae will require protein, typically in the form of insects. A lot of people recommend variation in what you feed them but if they like crickets I cannot see why you would have a problem only feeding them crickets.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2012 9:54:26 GMT 1
That's exactly what I was looking for flavus I assumed that sugar water was just, sugar and water, but needed to confirm don't really want to be making assumptions when a life is involved lol I've read a book brilliant book on ants recently and it's given me some great info, the only factor I worry is it was published in 1967. I need to reassure myself that the details are still valid. Plus having the knowledge of experienced keepers injected into the knowledge pool I'm feeling confident about my first tropical set up Thanks once again! Max Baker
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Post by Myrm on Dec 8, 2012 9:56:38 GMT 1
...I've read a book brilliant book on ants recently and it's given me some great info, the only factor I worry is it was published in 1967. I need to reassure myself that the details are still valid. ... Which book was it?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2012 9:59:11 GMT 1
Newman & Dalton Ants from Close up. Was my fathers favourite book and he passed it one to me. It's fantastically written, and very detailed Max Baker
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2012 10:02:21 GMT 1
They did a small series of them if I remember correctly, Ants from Close up, bees from close up are the two I know of
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Post by Myrm on Dec 8, 2012 10:03:04 GMT 1
Newman & Dalton Ants from Close up. Was my fathers favourite book and he passed it one to me. It's fantastically written, and very detailed Max Baker Never heard of that one. One of my favourites is Ants by M V Brian which was written in about 1978, and it is still vary relevant today. I am sure your book is still vary much valid even though there would, quite naturally, have been advances since then. It will still be a good and reliable book.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2012 10:08:09 GMT 1
I will have a look for that book Thanks Myrm, Max Baker
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Post by Myrm on Dec 8, 2012 12:26:34 GMT 1
I will have a look for that book Thanks Myrm, Max Baker It's out of print now so you'd have to look in libraries and second hand book shops or EBay. It is solely on UK ants such as Lasius niger
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2012 12:50:46 GMT 1
Hello guys, I think keeping crickets is a great idea but can be relatively taxing compared with keeping mealworms.
Crickets demand a more diverse breeding culture where as mealworms will breed fine in an oat base container with a couple of hiding spots, egg boxes are perfect, anyway, good luck with your camponotus!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2012 15:11:02 GMT 1
I've never considered keeping meal worms Could you point me in the direction of some information about it?? Max Baker
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2012 15:12:07 GMT 1
I will have a look for that book Thanks Myrm, Max Baker It's out of print now so you'd have to look in libraries and second hand book shops or EBay. It is solely on UK ants such as Lasius niger Cheers Myrm Max Baker
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Post by Myrm on Dec 8, 2012 18:11:15 GMT 1
It's out of print now so you'd have to look in libraries and second hand book shops or EBay. It is solely on UK ants such as Lasius niger Cheers Myrm Max Baker No proplem. If you want THE BOOK on ants then get Wilson and Holldobler's "The Ants". Written in 1990 it is a vary large 730+ page book with more information on ants than you can shake a stick at. A lot of it is scientific but it is the bible of myrmecology. Downside; be prepared to part with £100-£130 - but it's worth it. I even have a copy on my Kindle >.<
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2012 18:47:50 GMT 1
No proplem. If you want THE BOOK on ants then get Wilson and Holldobler's "The Ants". Written in 1990 it is a vary large 730+ page book with more information on ants than you can shake a stick at. A lot of it is scientific but it is the bible of myrmecology. Downside; be prepared to part with �100-�130 - but it's worth it. I even have a copy on my Kindle >.< that sounds perfect!!! I will see if I can get a copy off Google play store can't beat a good read Cheers Myrm Max Baker
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2012 18:54:08 GMT 1
Found one used on Amazon for £69 happy days! Max Baker
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