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What to do with tank of 35 x 20 x 20 cm?

Started By Rozema , Jan 13 2019 2:33 AM

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#1 Offline Rozema - Posted January 13 2019 - 2:33 AM

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Heloo,

 

I just recieved a glass tank (aquarium) with a size of 35 x 23 x 23 CM (14 x 10 x 10 Inch)

 

Anyone got some great ideas what to do with this?

I prefer a natural nest, but I am not a technical person and surely can't drill holes in the glass. So a colony which can stay for a while in a tank of this size would be best. 

 

At the moment I have Formica fusca and Camponotus Cruentatus (only queens) 


Edited by Rozema, January 13 2019 - 2:34 AM.

#2 Offline Serafine - Posted January 13 2019 - 3:08 AM

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That size would be perfect for a Temnothorax colony.


We should respect all forms of consciousness. The body is just a vessel, a mere hull.

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#3 Offline Rozema - Posted January 13 2019 - 3:49 AM

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Not to big? Since they can live in half a walnut

#4 Offline Serafine - Posted January 13 2019 - 4:21 AM

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They need an outworld, too.

 

You asked about a colony that can stay in this tank indefinitely and Temnothorax is pretty much the only candidate on the list.


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#5 Offline Manitobant - Posted January 13 2019 - 8:56 AM

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Myrmica would work. I keep mine in similar sized setups without problems. And unlike most ants, colonies can be excavated from the wild without many problems since they dig very shallow nests and have multiple queens. If you choose this genus, be sure to have a very moist setup with preferably garden soil for them to dig.
My journals:

Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#6 Offline Rozema - Posted January 13 2019 - 9:42 AM

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Yes Tennothorax and Myrmica sound great.

I was also thinking on raising a Polyrhachis dives colony, but then I have to move them of course. But i heard that is relatively easy because they weave a nest above ground

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#7 Offline Wa.Va - Posted January 16 2019 - 1:26 PM

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Hi there, maybe a small idea, on the other dutch forum u asked this, u will find new pics about the making of a island in a small aquarium. Maybe an idea for a Myrmica formicarium. ;)

#8 Offline Leo - Posted January 16 2019 - 3:45 PM

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no. some polyrachis live underground.


#9 Offline Rozema - Posted January 19 2019 - 2:28 AM

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I am planning on building an Polyrhachis island. But this tank Will be to small for it.

Right now I got the idea on the Dutch forum to place both my Lasius flavus and Temnothaorax in it. I had a Little accident when placing the flavus to a new test tube so I hope they Will survive
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#10 Offline Leo - Posted January 19 2019 - 3:44 AM

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I have a small terrarium about the same size with 3 species in it


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#11 Offline Rozema - Posted January 19 2019 - 9:10 AM

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WoW what species if I may ASK?

#12 Offline kingz2015 - Posted January 19 2019 - 12:15 PM

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What 3 species, and how long have they been living together? You should attach some pictures.

#13 Offline Leo - Posted January 19 2019 - 4:28 PM

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Diacamma 

Ectatomma

pheidole

 

Living together for about 2 months


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#14 Offline Wa.Va - Posted January 22 2019 - 6:25 AM

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Diacamma
Ectatomma
pheidole

Living together for about 2 months


Do have a journal of this?

#15 Offline Leo - Posted January 22 2019 - 8:04 PM

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no not yet

 

Should I make one?


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#16 Offline Zeiss - Posted January 22 2019 - 9:13 PM

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no not yet

 

Should I make one?

You should make a journal.  


#17 Offline Wa.Va - Posted January 23 2019 - 5:31 AM

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no not yet

Should I make one?


U must!!

#18 Offline Leo - Posted January 23 2019 - 4:22 PM

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no not yet

Should I make one?


U must!!

 

Haha  :) . Ok then I'll do it by next monday.


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