A balanced ant diet consists of protein-based foods, sugary sustenance, and constant access to water. For a comprehensive guide on ant nutrition, check out our Free guide.

Refrain from offering your ants wild insects. We only recommend store-bought insects such as crickets and mealworms as safe alternatives. Ensure the mealworms are pre-cut to facilitate easier access to the nutritious parts for your ants.

There are multiple methods to safely hydrate your ants. While water bowls can pose a drowning risk, a more secure option is to use a water-filled test tube sealed with a cotton ball, which can be placed in the colony's outworld. Ants can then sip water from the cotton directly. Additionally, it's important to maintain the nest's humidity levels according to the specific needs of the ant species you're keeping, information for which can be readily found online.