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Old 04-27-12, 01:57 PM   #61
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My problem with the moss was that it attracted ants. And he really didn't seem to enjoy it :/ But I'm gonna get some NZ sphagnum moss eventually and use that. I mist the paper towels as needed btw, and change them about twice a week
Sounds like you are on top of it! New Zealand has the best stuff anyway.

As for ants...how odd. There must have been some type of additive used by the moss grower that attracted them?
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Old 04-27-12, 07:31 PM   #62
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Sounds like you are on top of it! New Zealand has the best stuff anyway.

As for ants...how odd. There must have been some type of additive used by the moss grower that attracted them?
They might have just liked the humidity and the moss is nice to nest in? I hope there weren't know additives
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Old 04-28-12, 12:11 AM   #63
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i would say they were just looking for moisture.
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