When you have an ant farm, there are several things that you must learn before you begin caring for your ants. Many new ant farm owners are surprised to learn that they must feed and water their ants on a regular basis. However, what is the best way to care for your ants? With ant farms having the ability to gain thousands of residents, learning how to properly care for your ant farm is imperative for creating a healthy and active habitat. There are several foundational tips that if you stick by them you will consistently have a healthy and interesting ant farm.
The first thing you must learn how to do is feed your ants. Ants require nutrients just like anything else on this planet. There are several things you can feed your ants that will help them remain healthy and active. The main step in choosing foods for your ants, is to make sure that you never feed them anything sticky or mushy. This is unhealthy for the ants and is difficult for them to transfer throughout the colony. When picking out foods, stay with crisper fruits and vegetables. Some of the ideal foods for ants include celery, lettuce and even apples. Of course, when you are feeding your ants, you will only...