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What are some good nests for Veromessor pergandei?

Started By TechAnt , Jun 23 2020 3:33 PM

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#1 Offline TechAnt - Posted June 23 2020 - 3:33 PM

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I may be getting some V. pergandei, and I wanted to ask if anyone knew any good nests for them to live in.

Thanks in advance, TechAnt.
My Ants:
(x1) Campontous semitstaceus ~20 workers, 1 Queen
(x1) Camponotus vicinus ~10 workers, 1 Queen (all black variety)
(x1) Tetramorium immigrans ~100 workers, 1 Queen
(x1) Myrmercocystus mexicanus -1 Queen
(x2) Mymercocystus mimcus -1 Queen
(x1) Mymercocystus testaceus ~45 workers, 1 Queen

#2 Offline M_Ants - Posted June 23 2020 - 3:49 PM

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A nurbs setup is a good place to start. They would also probably like a dirtbox. 


Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

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#3 Offline TechAnt - Posted June 23 2020 - 4:15 PM

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A nurbs setup is a good place to start. They would also probably like a dirtbox.

I was thinking a Discus or Mini Hearth from Tarheel would be good. Any thoughts on it?

Edited by TechAnt, June 23 2020 - 4:18 PM.

My Ants:
(x1) Campontous semitstaceus ~20 workers, 1 Queen
(x1) Camponotus vicinus ~10 workers, 1 Queen (all black variety)
(x1) Tetramorium immigrans ~100 workers, 1 Queen
(x1) Myrmercocystus mexicanus -1 Queen
(x2) Mymercocystus mimcus -1 Queen
(x1) Mymercocystus testaceus ~45 workers, 1 Queen

#4 Offline M_Ants - Posted June 23 2020 - 6:43 PM

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Depends on the size of colony. I'm no expert but mine seem to like my nurbs v2 setup. I hear plenty of good stuff about the mini hearth but the discus looks fine as well. I'd wait for the experts to chime in. 


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Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#5 Offline TechAnt - Posted June 23 2020 - 9:37 PM

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Depends on the size of colony. I'm no expert but mine seem to like my nurbs v2 setup. I hear plenty of good stuff about the mini hearth but the discus looks fine as well. I'd wait for the experts to chime in.

Thanks.
My Ants:
(x1) Campontous semitstaceus ~20 workers, 1 Queen
(x1) Camponotus vicinus ~10 workers, 1 Queen (all black variety)
(x1) Tetramorium immigrans ~100 workers, 1 Queen
(x1) Myrmercocystus mexicanus -1 Queen
(x2) Mymercocystus mimcus -1 Queen
(x1) Mymercocystus testaceus ~45 workers, 1 Queen

#6 Offline M_Ants - Posted August 18 2020 - 6:05 PM

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Reviving this because my V. pergandei are getting big. Should I put them in a mini hearth? Also can they climb up the tubing or do they need the side connection version?


Edited by M_Ants, August 18 2020 - 6:26 PM.

Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#7 Offline M_Ants - Posted August 18 2020 - 6:35 PM

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Here they are. Not obvious in photo but they are about to greatly increase in size. Lots of pupae.


Edited by M_Ants, August 18 2020 - 6:36 PM.

Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor andrei

Crematogaster sp. 

Pogonomyrmex cf cali and rugosus

Various Pheidole

C. yogi 

https://www.youtube....FG7utFVBA/about

#8 Offline SleepyAsianAnter - Posted August 18 2020 - 7:52 PM

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I think they'll be fine for a bit longer, wait until they start having brood in both tubes


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