AntNook Beginner’s Guide (Blog)

Test Tube → Test Tube Transfer & First Outworld Setup
  Test Tube → Test Tube Transfer & First Outworld Setup Beginner-proof workflow: no flooding, no escapes; clean water plug, safe bridge, and calm week-one care. Credits: Community field notes · AntNook Team · Updated: 2025-11-10 Contents Why this guide Tools & materials Prep both tubes (water plug & cotton) Bridge / outworld connection Transfer methods (pick one) No-flood feeding Week-one rhythm Troubleshooting ASCII diagrams Responsible keeping Why this guide Many new colonies arrive in test tubes. When water runs low, mold appears, or you need an outworld, moving the... Read more...
New Colony Arrival & Safe Transfer｜Hands-On Beginner Tutorial
New Colony Arrival & Safe Transfer A calm, repeatable week-one workflow to prevent flooding, mold, and escapes. Copy Editor: Aa Chu · Source: AntNook Team · Updated: 2025-11-10 Contents Why this matters Quick checklist Build the scene (two contrasts) Transfer methods Pouring techniques Week-one rhythm Targets Troubleshooting Layout diagram Responsible keeping Why this matters After shipping or field collection, ants are fragile. Strong light, vibration, and sudden temperature/humidity swings cause stress. Use the “contrast method” (dark nest / brighter outworld; humid brood chamber / dry fallback) plus low disturbance so... Read more...