How To Make An Ant Nest Using YTONG!

[@roberthordern2205]

Definitely like the idea of a AAC nest. The idea of designing ang making your own has a huge appeal.

[@antshellas7935]

this is very helpful! i might try this one day

[@TheAntKeeper]

I’m so pleased to know that Ants Hellas!

[@CamponicoAnts]

Nest is looking really good!

[@TheAntKeeper]

Aye thanks Mate! I’m happy with it being my first go

[@Fieldward]

Tha looks great :) I’m about to make a few, will take on some of your ideas. Thanks!

[@TheAntKeeper]

Oh that's awesome Arthropdoa! I'd love to show off your final product. Have Fun Mate!

[@Jeremyveale]

super pretty!! i just love your videos, great footage :)

[@TheAntKeeper]

🤩 Thank You!!

[@markwackerman5593]

I would be worried that placing the magnets on top of the glass will shatter it, but cutting glass is difficult too.

[@TheAntKeeper]

I was too, but if you place the magnet close, it seems ok, it’s also surprisingly tight fitting!👌 😊

[@AlexTrix]

Doing this this spring 🤟🏼

[@TheAntKeeper]

Yay 😁 👌

[@stijncroon9287]

it looks super clean

[@TheAntKeeper]

Thanks Stijn!

[@stijncroon9287]

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[@sawmajbj]

Nice Messor

[@kbants4063]

Great video mate 👍 subbed 👌🐜

[@TheAntKeeper]

Thank you for subscribing KB ANTS! 🥳😁

[@sawmajbj]

Nice

[@antsandpets]

looks great 👍

[@TheAntKeeper]

Thank you!

[@chrisak6925]

Great video but as a newbie at this, I have a question that probably is a dumb one for gurus but I need to ask. Don't the ants need drinking water as well or is hydrating the nest with the sponges enough?

[@CreepyPets_]

Nice Video 👍

[@TheAntKeeper]

Thank you Creepy Pets

[@keithcadima6177]

Seemsnlike small ants could squeeze between the ytong and glass cover

[@PrehistoriK-Ants]

good job :)

[@TheAntKeeper]

Thanks so much! I really enjoyed making this project 😊

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

Heat lamps r hella hot compared to heating cables 😂

[@finnion5210]

I’ve gotta try this

[@TheAntKeeper]

Would love to see how you go!

[@Milionq]

A question, i also make them but the water reservoir is always dry even with a sponge, and the heat is like 25-30°C so it dries up very fast

[@TheAntKeeper]

I have experimented with this since making this video, I notice the same problem over time. Instead, I have painted the bottom of the water reservoir to capture the water for longer.

[@antsandmoreaustralia]

I got my block in NSW for $7.80

[@TheAntKeeper]

Nice!

[@yuichirohyakuya4071]

NICE JOB! be sure to do a moving video

[@TheAntKeeper]

Make sure to watch next week’s video 😉 😊

[@yuichirohyakuya4071]

@@TheAntKeeper I deffenetly will

[@Toxin1xx]

I'm just wondering but what would you use to heat the colony

[@TheAntKeeper]

You could use either a low wattage heat matt or heat cord. If your thinking about getting one, try a heat cord since you can warm up several colonies at the same time!

[@rachain9705]

Hi um ant keeper I love your videos um could you please help me with polyrhachis colony. It would be very much appreciated 😁😁😁

[@ivymay9716]

My ytong nest dry up too fast even with a sponge and I water 3 ml and the nest Isn't really that big

[@TheAntKeeper]

I find I have to hydrate the sponges every 2 days, that being said, some sp. would prefer a dry nest and would suit not being hydrated as often.

[@roberthordern2205]

I believe Sealing the outside of the nest with paint will help reduce moisture loss too.

[@ericthairu6886]

. It's not. a must to catch. a. queen. ant ..😢😢😢😢

[@rachain9705]

How can I contact you

[@TheAntKeeper]

DM me on Instagram @The_AntKeeper

[@sanjivanibhatambreudgir3658]

Nice

[@rachain9705]

Hi um ant keeper I love your videos um could you please help me with polyrhachis colony. It would be very much appreciated 😁😁😁