Magic's Acromyrmex journey

Let everyone see the story of your colony(ies) over time. Pictures, developments, success and failures, what works / what doesn't, and your plans for expansion as time goes by!
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Re: Magic's Acromyrmex journey

Post by Andyj » Thu Mar 31, 2016 11:19 pm

Bet you don't go to bed tonight :)

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Re: Magic's Acromyrmex journey

Post by Shamual » Thu Mar 31, 2016 11:54 pm

Magic I'm so happy for you! I'm sure these will thrive, your setup is fantastic so I'm sure there will be no trouble at all. As for the pipe thing maybe they're moving it to the other box? One thing I learned from the death of my acromymex colony, is that you need to be involved with their lives as little as possible, so don't make any irrational decisions, without discussing it with one of the nerds, Erm professionals on this forum first.

Best of luck!!

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Re: Magic's Acromyrmex journey

Post by Deansie26 » Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:55 am

Perfect conditions, lots of options, can see them anywhere but a small section of pipe and that's where they go! Bloody typical ha ha.
Are the lights only on for viewing then switched off magic?

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Re: Magic's Acromyrmex journey

Post by Magic » Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:02 am

Shamual wrote:Magic I'm so happy for you! I'm sure these will thrive, your setup is fantastic so I'm sure there will be no trouble at all. As for the pipe thing maybe they're moving it to the other box? One thing I learned from the death of my acromymex colony, is that you need to be involved with their lives as little as possible, so don't make any irrational decisions, without discussing it with one of the nerds, Erm professionals on this forum first.

Best of luck!!
Thanks Shamual :) ill try not to disturb them too much :)

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Re: Magic's Acromyrmex journey

Post by Magic » Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:09 am

Deansie26 wrote:Perfect conditions, lots of options, can see them anywhere but a small section of pipe and that's where they go! Bloody typical ha ha.
Are the lights only on for viewing then switched off magic?
Yeah . That's what I thought !
The lights only for viewing now . I left the lights on whole day yesterday but I don't think that was a good idea . They are occupate both connection pipes for now .
Looks like one tank is a bit warmer also

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Re: Magic's Acromyrmex journey

Post by Deansie26 » Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:17 am

They are more likely Togo to the darker area if the conditions are suitable. Having slight differences in the tanks isn't necessarily a bad thing magic, gives them choice. Getting your first colony is very exciting!

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Post by Magic » Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:33 am

Deansie26 wrote:They are more likely Togo to the darker area if the conditions are suitable. Having slight differences in the tanks isn't necessarily a bad thing magic, gives them choice. Getting your first colony is very exciting!
It is very exciting :)
Have got more and more guestions every minute lol .
I have got some citrus leaves (kumquat plant ) , should I try it or maybe try something what tey like the most ?

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Re: Magic's Acromyrmex journey

Post by Magic » Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:48 am

Andyj wrote:Bet you don't go to bed tonight :)
I went to bed last night Andy :) watching pipes till 1am made me tired lol

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Re: Magic's Acromyrmex journey

Post by Deansie26 » Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:00 am

By all means try them but put a staple like privet in till they settle in buddy.

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Re: Magic's Acromyrmex journey

Post by RichardP » Fri Apr 01, 2016 12:30 pm

Great fun.. exciting times.... :)

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