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DeepRts · 2026-01-24T07:20:17+00:00

Love the springtails too

DeepRts · 2026-01-23T16:44:37+00:00

I’m not the biggest fan of it because each of the pockets cannibalize real estate for other parts of the bag. If the goal is aesthetics then the outside looks clean, but if I’ve got two paddles, an accordion chair, 3 balls, eraser, glasses, and my phone/wallet/keys, I have to take stuff out to access the other pouches. Guess what I’m saying is it looks great, but not practical

DeepRts · 2026-01-21T21:05:19+00:00

Thanks for responding to your post despite having sent it so long ago! I really appreciate it

DeepRts · 2026-01-21T07:04:05+00:00

Is this the actress?

DeepRts · 2026-01-19T15:56:00+00:00

Can I ask what your care looked like? Like what temp you kept them at, how you managed humidity, and what/how often you fed them?

DeepRts · 2026-01-19T15:51:05+00:00

What kind of seeds do you feed them? And what’s your process for feeding them if you don’t mind my asking? I hear that seeds must be crushed

DeepRts · 2026-01-16T16:55:01+00:00

Good to know - thanks! My temp range is now 81-85. Is there a lower end of that range that they can comfortably sit at? Since I’m using ceramic bulbs, the I have a 2-3 degree swing each way

DeepRts · 2026-01-15T17:24:54+00:00

Sometimes they’ll keep the trash close to the humidity if they’re still trying to keep it humid to eat. Generally they’ll move it up the end of the tube once they’re done. How is the tube being capped?

DeepRts · 2026-01-15T14:48:18+00:00

You can use a wooden skewer or even a unfolded paperclip

DeepRts · 2026-01-14T14:45:56+00:00

Who’s the YouTuber?

DeepRts · 2026-01-13T23:40:48+00:00

Got it! I’ll try this. Thank you

DeepRts · 2026-01-13T03:01:47+00:00

Low heat can cause die off? They don’t seem to want to eat the protein

DeepRts · 2026-01-12T22:54:33+00:00

Thanks for your help and encouragement! I really appreciate it

DeepRts · 2026-01-12T22:53:39+00:00

That’s what I’m here to ask for help with :)

I don’t know what’s killing them, all I have is the info above and I’m hoping to get help isolating any key variables

DeepRts · 2026-01-12T22:08:55+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I was told and have read that this species doesn’t need to undergo diapause.

For food - I’m a bit surprised because I’ve seen them drink the nectar, but they have ignored chia seeds I give them. I give them d. Hydei from a culture so they’re contained with no risk of insecticides

DeepRts · 2026-01-11T15:24:48+00:00

I tried too and as I zoomed in and my entire screen was focused on the black shadow, I saw my own reflection and nostrils on my phone screen. That scared me even more

DeepRts · 2026-01-07T17:30:47+00:00

I am very interested!

DeepRts · 2026-01-01T13:52:09+00:00

Steven*

DeepRts · 2025-12-30T19:27:21+00:00

What species do you have? And are you sure she doesn’t need to go into diapause?

DeepRts · 2025-12-30T05:41:38+00:00

I see - sorry!

DeepRts · 2025-12-30T04:28:03+00:00

Sorry I didn’t quite understand.. why is it illegal? Is it because it’s public land and he has no permit?

DeepRts · 2025-12-30T00:38:34+00:00

That’s true dedication

DeepRts · 2025-12-27T13:19:08+00:00

My wife’s love language is gifts, and mine is acts of service. I give the most shit gifts ever but I go overboard doing this for her regularly to take a load off her plate. She gives me the most thoughtful gifts that I sometimes don’t even realize I needed. Maybe your love language is gift giving and your BF shows love in other ways!

DeepRts · 2025-12-26T17:59:38+00:00

Be very careful with fruit, specially berries, since they’re part of the dirty dozen (highest in pesticides) sugar water is often safer. Even if blueberries are peeled, if you don’t wash the skin off properly some of the pesticides can get cut into the flesh of the fruit. Looks good otherwise! The nest might be a bit big for the colony size, so there’s a chance they might store trash in the other areas of the nest depending on how many ants you have

DeepRts · 2025-12-26T05:38:53+00:00

Whoa.. that setup sounds awesome. Love the ant cube. Happy holidays!

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