Anthouse Liquid Feeders Review
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Today I'm going to review these cool liquid feeders made by the company Anthouse. You can find them here!
Let’s see if they are any good!
Why a Liquid Feeder?
Without a doubt, the best way to provide your ants with a constant source of liquid is by using a liquid feeder. These products really make the feeding process much easier!
There are many advantages to using a liquid feeder as the main source of liquids for your ants. The main one is that, obviously, they last a very long time.
When compared to a more traditional way of providing liquid nutrients, such as putting a few drops of sugar water on a piece of tinfoil, the benefits are immeasurable!
You fill it, put it in the outworld, and for the week, the job is done! You can relax for the rest of the week; your ants will be able to drink whenever they like!
This is particularly useful if you are often away from home for work or if you want to go on a long vacation. Another great advantage of using this type of product is the reduction of stress in the colony.
Most species of ants become very nervous and stressed when you change the food or clean their setup. That’s because ants are very vibration-sensitive, and the fewer vibrations they feel, the better the colony grows.
By using a feeder, you can extend the time between maintenance, significantly reducing the overall stress experienced by the colony. You might even notice an acceleration in the colony's growth, just by using this product!
The Anthouse Liquid Feeders
Now let’s talk about this particular model!
These Anthouse liquid feeders are 3D printed and made with a specific type of white acrylic. The build quality is excellent, and there are no signs of errors or smudges caused by the 3D printer.
The glass of the little bottle in which the liquid is stored is super clear, making it very easy to see when it’s time to refill the feeder.
The aesthetic is also amazing! They look really nice in every type of setup! Whether you have a natural setup with a lot of dirt and plants or a more artificial one with a plastic outworld and acrylic decorations, don't worry!
This feeder will do its job and look fantastic no matter which setup style you choose!
These feeders are perfect for almost every ant species, from the smallest ones like Pheidole or Solenopsis to the largest ones like Camponotus. Every ant species can use these feeders without any problem!
The feeder works using a physical phenomenon called surface tension, which prevents the liquid from spilling out of the holes in the base.
The drinking holes cover the entire acrylic base. This allows a large number of ants to drink simultaneously from the same liquid feeder, which I think is a great advantage.
If you're wondering what type of liquid you should put inside these fantastic feeders, I suggest you check out this other article! In this article, I provide a detailed review of the Ant Antics sugar snaps, one of the best ways to give your beloved ants a source of healthy sugar!
With these fantastic colorful little bottles, you can provide your ants with a high-quality source of sugar, fueling their all-day-long working routine! With the sugar snaps, you can be sure of one thing: your ants are going to love them!
Choose Your Size
The Anthouse feeders come in 3 different sizes: 1ml, 5ml, and 10ml.
The smallest one is 3 cm high and is perfect for a starting colony. 1ml doesn’t seem like much, but if the colony is not too big and the temperature is not too high, the liquid can last without any problem for a whole week!
The middle one, with a tank of 5ml, is made for a medium-sized colony. I personally use two of these in the setup of my Messor Barbarus colony, one filled with water and the other filled with sugar water.
The largest one can hold 10ml of liquid. That’s a lot, even for a medium-to-large-sized ant colony! I use this one with my colonies of Lasius niger and Crematogaster scutellaris, and I can confidently say that they love it!
In the summer, when the room temperature rises to approximately 25 degrees Celsius, the liquid in the feeders lasts several weeks, and sometimes up to an entire month!
How To Use Them
Using these feeders is extremely easy! To fill the feeder with your chosen liquid, simply unscrew the little glass bottle from the acrylic base. Once the two parts are separated, you can fill the bottle with liquid.
To make the process easier, you can use a syringe or a pipette, like the one I am using.
When the bottle is completely filled, screw the acrylic base back on. Keep the feeder in a vertical position, so that the liquid doesn't spill over.
Now you can turn it upside down and place it in the outworld, ready to be used by your thirsty ant colony!
I hope you found this guide helpful!
If you’re interested in starting your own ant colony or simply want to expand the setup you already have, feel free to check out this other review! It’s a really cool ant nest made by the same company!
FAQs
Liquid feeders provide a constant source of liquid, last a long time, reduce stress in the colony, and allow for fewer maintenance interruptions.
The Anthouse feeders come in 3 sizes: 1ml, 5ml, and 10ml, suitable for different colony sizes.
Unscrew the glass bottle from the acrylic base, fill it with the desired liquid, then screw it back on and place it upside down in the outworld.
You can use water or sugar solutions in the feeders, with recommendations provided for healthy sugar sources.
Yes, the feeders are designed to be used by almost every ant species, from very small to larger ones.
Product Review
Liquid Feeders
Very well-made 3D printed liquid feeders, the best way to provide your ants with a constant source of liquid food! The little bottles are made of glass, and are extremely easy to screw to the 3D printed base! The 3D printing is done really well, without any signs of errors or smudges!
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