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Best Starter Nest

Started By PriorToFormica , May 9 2019 2:19 PM

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#1 Offline PriorToFormica - Posted May 9 2019 - 2:19 PM

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for a good starter nest for a Camponotus fragilis colony that has around 20 workers. I just need a nest that will stay closed should it be tipped over.

#2 Offline Somethinghmm - Posted May 9 2019 - 3:19 PM

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Any container (that isn't glass) with a tight lid should work


#3 Offline Rstheant - Posted May 9 2019 - 6:23 PM

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A tubs and tubes set up with a tight lid should work, you can always tape the lid to the formicarium.
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#4 Offline PriorToFormica - Posted May 9 2019 - 6:32 PM

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Ok. Thanks guys

#5 Offline Serafine - Posted May 14 2019 - 7:32 PM

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A big test tube (30x200mm) should work fine. It can fit around 200 C. barbaricus which I assume are bigger than C. fragilis.


Edited by Serafine, May 14 2019 - 7:32 PM.

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

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