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If you've built or purchased an ant farm, you may be wondering how to collect ants to start your colony. You can start an ant farm and sustain it for several months with just worker ants, but for a long-term ant farm you'll need a queen. With a little patience, you'll soon have a thriving colony of ants to watch for hours of educational fun. | If you've built or purchased an ant farm, you may be wondering how to collect ants to start your colony. You can start an ant farm and sustain it for several months with just worker ants, but for a long-term ant farm you'll need a queen. With a little patience, you'll soon have a thriving colony of ants to watch for hours of educational fun. | ||
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===Collecting Worker Ants=== | ===Collecting Worker Ants=== | ||
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#* Keep your ants out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. Try to maintain a steady room temperature of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (18 to 24 degrees Celsius). | #* Keep your ants out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. Try to maintain a steady room temperature of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (18 to 24 degrees Celsius). | ||
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== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
