Feeding
Water⚑
Ants need water all the time. There was some debate by byFormica if ants can locate water in liquid feeders without assistance. They suggest adding a few drops of sunburst product to all water to aid discovery. The community however does not suggest this is necessary.
Ref: https://byformica.com/pages/faq #BEST PRACTICES FOR USING SUNBURST ANT NECTAR
Sugar⚑
All ants except Messor require sugar and Messor can be given the option.
The "norm" is to use a sugar formula such as "byformica sunburst ant nectar", things to look out for are;
- How long the product lasts once opened
- Duration it can be in a liquid feeder
- Some can be in liquid feeders for 10+days
- Does it need to be refrigerated
- Does it need diluting before use
Protein⚑
All ants except Messor require protein and Messor can be given the option apparently can be hit and miss.
There are several options to provide protein from live insects to pastes.