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Re: Daubz ant loft
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:49 pm
by Deansie26
Acromyrmexbob wrote:Deansie26 wrote:I personally don't see the point of raising humidity in your loft when your going down the clinical route? The fungus tubs will be sealed so humidity is created inside with what ever moist substrate you use and the reduced ventilation.
Andrew's ant room maintains a humid atmosphere because his ant colonies are all in pretty much open tubs, yours won't be.
His ant room is lined with glass if I remember, your loft won't be so mould/rot could become an issue possibly.
Did Dale decide not to have an open system on the shelf? Is he going with pipes to connect the boxes? If so then thats true, you should beware the effect of humidity on your house, it could fall down!
I beg your pardon if that's the case, I was under the impression they where sealed units he would be using.
I'll need to re read the above, bit of a brain buster lol
Re: Daubz ant loft
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:50 pm
by Daubz1977
I like the idea of the open setup but rot is a worry, i think i will have to use tubing between the fungus gardens, my wife insnt that keen on the ants anyway if my house fell down because of them she would be pissed
Re: Daubz ant loft
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:59 pm
by Acromyrmexbob
Daubz1977 wrote:I like the idea of the open setup but rot is a worry, i think i will have to use tubing between the fungus gardens, my wife insnt that keen on the ants anyway if my house fell down because of them she would be pissed
These women are so unreasonable!
Re: Daubz ant loft
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 10:06 pm
by Britishants.com
I don't have that problem in my house! 4 boys and 1 male cat!
Re: Daubz ant loft
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 10:54 pm
by Daubz1977
I cant really complain a lot of women wouldnt let there husband turn the loft into a haven for ants.
Re: Daubz ant loft
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:36 pm
by Acromyrmexbob
As long as you never have ants in your pants. I can tell you thats the ultimate turn off!!
Re: Daubz ant loft
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 8:07 am
by Deansie26
Acromyrmexbob wrote:As long as you never have ants in your pants. I can tell you thats the ultimate turn off!!
Imagine that happened to someone god forbid
Re: Daubz ant loft
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 8:23 am
by Acromyrmexbob
Some day I'll tell you the story!
Re: Daubz ant loft
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 8:44 am
by Daubz1977
I really want to hear this story now.
Re: Daubz ant loft
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 8:46 am
by Deansie26
Acromyrmexbob wrote:Some day I'll tell you the story!
Already been told it
Not one I'd share on your behalf lol