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[MrUrrutia]

I was looking for ideas on what kind of formicarium use to house a colony of Brachymyrmex, while I will love to make my own I want to start with something that is already tested and functional to warranty a higher level of success for my first colony before trying to play Dr. Frankenstein of formicariums!

After reading for a while and checking websites I'm inclined to try the Fallen Fortess from Tar Heel Ants as my main choice, it's small enough and attractive to be showcased... I was looking too at the OmniNest from AC or similar design but I'm not sure how good will be for a small size ant like the Brachymyrmex (I saw some cheap acrylic ones on eBay but I'm concerned about how solid/tight the construction of the formicarium is VS small ants)...

What do you think? It's the fortress a good choice or should I pick a different design?

Thanks!

Edited by MrUrrutia, May 29 2019 - 9:25 AM.

[ponerinecat]

wild brachymyrmex here tend to have a large central chamber where all the brood and queens are

[MrUrrutia]

I notice on most of the videos that Brachymyrmex likes that, that is why I'm leaning towards the fortress design, for what I see they designed it with a large chamber on the bottom of the nest where the water reservoir is located and then it branches upward to a few medium size chambers... I feel that will fit fine a small starting colony and can be connected on the future when needed to a second formicarium without problem.

[ForestDragon]

If you are looking at THA for a small colony a Casita would do great i have one but i haven't put any large colonies in it just small ones but they do great in it a Casita is my recommendation

[MrUrrutia]

Can you interconnect the Casita one to other in order to expand the area?

[NickAnter]

If, according to ponerinecat, they like a large, central chamber, you could go with the Hearth formicarium, by THA.

Edited by NickAnter, May 29 2019 - 3:57 PM.