Keeping Ants in Test Tubes (Advanced Techniques) | Ant Keeping 101

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The Ant Network

The Ant Network

Күн бұрын

Learn how to set up a test tube nest for your ant colony! This video covers how to feed ants in test tube setups, use outworlds with tubes, heating colonies, and how to move ants into a formicarium.
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Directed by Miles Maxcer
Produced by Ben Schwartz

Пікірлер: 74
@lmcdasc
@lmcdasc 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I had to figure out a lot of this the hard way. Never thought about having an inclined tube as a condensation flood mitigation technique. Nice.
@twigerthedj5072
@twigerthedj5072 3 жыл бұрын
no he copied ACTUAL ant youtubers
@antsphere1823
@antsphere1823 2 жыл бұрын
@@twigerthedj5072 He is an actual one, and I think much better then AC.
@Xlingad
@Xlingad 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos, Miles!! Keep em coming even if other people covered the same topic in their videos. I like how you’re videos are super informative and straight to the point!
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Alex! - Miles
@losanteles7079
@losanteles7079 4 жыл бұрын
I am so grateful to have someone like you making more professional videos like this for ant-keepers across the globe!
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Los Anteles!
@vibrantcat683
@vibrantcat683 5 жыл бұрын
How do you replace a test tube in a tub and tubes setup
@alicethecat3905
@alicethecat3905 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, gets straight to the point and extremely informative.
@randomname3922
@randomname3922 5 жыл бұрын
Cool! You have nice ants and A nice camera
@nathant7437
@nathant7437 11 ай бұрын
Overall thorough and professional. Thank you. Nice video!
@TankieBoi
@TankieBoi Жыл бұрын
Quick tip from my experience (particularly with camponotus), workers will try to pick at the cotton to escape the test tube, and there's a chance they can get stuck in it (I had a nanitic get cotton stuck on it, and dealing with it was a nightmare), it's better to use some kind of fabric, or a different form of cotton, I personally used the cut off tops of some old socks I have, but what's important it avoiding cotton balls, while still making sure the ants can't slip through
@soultosqueeze1853
@soultosqueeze1853 3 жыл бұрын
This is a way better video for beginners then just listening to Ants Canada. Not to shame him but AC jas had more luck then skill. He has also had very bad luck but his channel definitely shows some of the very cool possibilities on what you can do with OLD and ESTABLISHED colonies. This video shows a sure fire way on how to start a great healthy foundation for your ants.
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! We are glad you enjoyed it and found it useful.
@andykirby7772
@andykirby7772 5 жыл бұрын
Darn, now I know why I can never get my aunts to the outworlds correctly. Thanks Miles!
@LamGorYun
@LamGorYun 4 жыл бұрын
your uncles gotten out quicker?
@kiryu63
@kiryu63 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@antwit9343
@antwit9343 3 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy your containers for the outworlds? They look perfect for outworlds or terrariums.
@James-tv2bm
@James-tv2bm 5 жыл бұрын
Very well made video. You have serious potential as a KZbinr, and you're unlocking it!
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, James! We are thrilled to have seen so much growth over the past year.
@Bigvs.Dickvs
@Bigvs.Dickvs Жыл бұрын
1:26 I personally don't recommend using Aluminium foil to feed the ants, especially the ones that are sensitive to light. Aluminium foil reflects back *all* the light that hits lit, like a mirror, and can make some ants *very* uncomfortable, thus avoiding their food.
@anttrails9554
@anttrails9554 4 жыл бұрын
This is great
@KevinAndGypsy
@KevinAndGypsy Ай бұрын
You earned yourself a sub
@handandjoshkoun2142
@handandjoshkoun2142 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video in showing how to remove a Queen out of a test tube into a formicarium ? Thanks
@treaborzgrover3202
@treaborzgrover3202 4 жыл бұрын
You should make a video on the care of semi cluastral queens
@altexpl7572
@altexpl7572 3 жыл бұрын
Where do you get those acrylic boxes? I've been trying to find little containers like that I could use for making outworlds and such.
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 3 жыл бұрын
The Container Store sells AMAC boxes that work great as small outworlds. When this video was shot, they were our go-to.
@EnderAnts
@EnderAnts 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice production with this video. Might have to use the cork method soon!
@dalcon555
@dalcon555 5 жыл бұрын
more, seriously, more. This is amazing, this is what the ants community needs
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, David! We're making as many as we can!
@craig6903
@craig6903 4 жыл бұрын
Is there a founding formicarium that you would recommend for a black carpenter ant queen? My queen is in a test tube, I caught her about 10 days ago
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig! We can recommend the Tar Heel Ants Mini Hearth series for carpenter ant queens. Just make sure you get one made for “large” ants.
@r1te0ndan1ple
@r1te0ndan1ple 4 жыл бұрын
Where do you get your rubber grommets? What size are they?
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Joshua! We sourced them from McMaster-Carr: www.mcmaster.com/rubber-grommets "1 9600K33 SBR Rubber Push-In Grommet for 7/16" ID and 3/32" Material Thickness, Packs of 100"
@mb-vj4gd
@mb-vj4gd 3 жыл бұрын
When manually moving ants into a new nest, it is safe to refrigerate brood? Should I use a similar temperature to hibernation (~10 degrees C) or should I put them in my regular fridge (~4 degrees C)?
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 3 жыл бұрын
It is safe for the ants and brood of most ant species to be placed in the refrigerator for a short period of time. Tropical species may be more sensitive and could be negatively affected.
@mb-vj4gd
@mb-vj4gd 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheAntNetwork thanks!
@jstump1972
@jstump1972 4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone have a recommendation for a heating cable? I have a queen novae in a tube
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeremy! We can recommend the following heating cable from Zoo Med: amzn.to/2T7cnO4 (Amazon Affiliate Link)
@bbbbbbbb1942
@bbbbbbbb1942 Жыл бұрын
I connected my Camponotus queen to an outworld....and then she promptly moved out of the test tube into the outworld with all the eggs and workers. Any suggestions on how to get her back in the tube?
@finnmorris6328
@finnmorris6328 4 жыл бұрын
Where can i get the test tubes that you use in these videos
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Finn, thanks for asking! You can purchase 20x150 mm glass test tubes here: amzn.to/2yIyhis (even comes with a cleaning brush!)
@jakew4895
@jakew4895 4 жыл бұрын
Where do you get your outworlds from
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 4 жыл бұрын
Our outworlds come from a few places. We make our own from boxes purchased from The Container Store and Pioneer Plastics, and we also have pre-made outworlds from Tar Heel Ants.
@PriestessKikyo1
@PriestessKikyo1 3 жыл бұрын
If anyone can help me with this.. I have a couple of carpenter ant queens.. One of them definitely doesn't have nearly enough water in her test tube set up. I'm pretty sure it's going to dry up before her first workers hatch.. Any suggestions??
@jackireland2298
@jackireland2298 2 жыл бұрын
Migrate into a new tube
@southwestantchannel7943
@southwestantchannel7943 5 жыл бұрын
Ahha a part 2
@trent9847
@trent9847 4 жыл бұрын
how often should you feed them
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 4 жыл бұрын
That is very dependent on the ant species and size of the colony. Do you have something particular in mind?
@withergamin8005
@withergamin8005 Жыл бұрын
Hey my queen wont move WHEN DERES A MOLD CRISES i tried a flash light my phone flash light and she wont budge but the mold was stipl small
@Spyros_Mazarakis
@Spyros_Mazarakis 5 жыл бұрын
Είδα κάτι που μου άρεσε: η συνδεόμενη ταΐστρα, οι σύνδεσμοι βινυλίου και όχι μόνο!
@James-tv2bm
@James-tv2bm 5 жыл бұрын
Κι εγώ επίσης. Δεν μιλώ ελληνικά και πρέπει να το μεταφράσω. Είναι αυτό ακόμη και αναγνώσιμο;
@94hoi97
@94hoi97 2 жыл бұрын
I've owned every single pet but now the only thing that's left are ants
@tribeofcam3762
@tribeofcam3762 4 жыл бұрын
how to keep a colony from dying out in the founding test tube stage???
@daveykonijnenberg951
@daveykonijnenberg951 4 жыл бұрын
Feed them!! sugar and proteïne once or twice a week and make sure the got water keep em in the dark dont play with it
@emo81309
@emo81309 2 жыл бұрын
What to do if i need to put more water in my test tube but i have no nest to put my ants ?
@FizzleFX
@FizzleFX 4 ай бұрын
4:52 this i like. a grid to keep water in. i swear to god those gravity feeders are meant to kill ants cause they can suddenly run wild!
@BeforeDinosaurs
@BeforeDinosaurs 4 жыл бұрын
0:40 Is that Manica?
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 4 жыл бұрын
It sure is!
@diy-projects
@diy-projects 4 жыл бұрын
"be careful: @ 4:46 *SMACC*
@kbants4063
@kbants4063 4 жыл бұрын
👍🇬🇧🐜
@jack_corvinus
@jack_corvinus 5 жыл бұрын
I miss you Miles.
@cripsbooble4931
@cripsbooble4931 2 жыл бұрын
whare i can but ants in Indonesia
@Wertboy999
@Wertboy999 3 жыл бұрын
How do you feed an extremely active ant colony in a test tube
@TheAntNetwork
@TheAntNetwork 3 жыл бұрын
You don't! Use an outworld with your test tube or move the colony into a proper formicarium.
@haydenwa11ar
@haydenwa11ar 3 жыл бұрын
Hi
@twigerthedj5072
@twigerthedj5072 3 жыл бұрын
wow test tubes are hard *rolls eyes* ants Canada had made a more informative one in 2015!
@user-gq6yu3en8x
@user-gq6yu3en8x 4 жыл бұрын
For some reason my ants are not eating but jumping all over the Queen
@Daketnietweet
@Daketnietweet 4 жыл бұрын
Drowned my larves for 2 seconds. Hope i didn’t kill them.
@chicken5761
@chicken5761 3 жыл бұрын
Did you?
@getoffyourbassandletsfish7651
@getoffyourbassandletsfish7651 5 жыл бұрын
Pavement ants die if put in fridge for any length of time. Found that out the hard way!
@trent9847
@trent9847 4 жыл бұрын
oof
@yesproductions5256
@yesproductions5256 3 жыл бұрын
Big oof
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