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Tar Heel Ants questions

Started By Aidanthielman , Nov 2 2022 10:18 AM

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#1 Offline Aidanthielman - Posted November 2 2022 - 10:18 AM

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So I have a growing colony tetras that will need a new home soon and was looking at some Tar Heel nests. They are very expensive though so I want to make sure I get one that will work. Specifically I was looking at the labyrinth and stronghold. My colony has around 1-1,500 workers. Any info or tips would be great.
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#2 Offline TacticalHandleGaming - Posted November 2 2022 - 12:15 PM

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I have tetras housed in a Labyrinth. If you are ordering a custom one, make sure to say what they are for in the comments section, and pick tiny/small species chambers. 


Currently kept species

L. neoniger, P. occidentalis, C. modoc, C. novaeboracensis, C. vicinus, T. immigrans, A. occidentalis, S. molesta, P. imparis, M. kennedyi, M semirufus, F. pacifica, P. californica, M. ergatogyna.

 

Previously kept species

T. rugatulus, B. depilis.

 

Looking for

Myrmecocystus pyramicus, Myrmecocystus testaceus

Pheidole creightoni, Pheidole inquilina, Crematogaster coarctata, Crematogaster mutans

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#3 Offline T.C. - Posted November 3 2022 - 1:40 AM

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It seems like the labyrinth would still be pretty big for a colony of that size?


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#4 Offline theola36 - Posted November 3 2022 - 4:07 AM

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interesting information


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#5 Offline lazyant - Posted November 3 2022 - 6:54 AM

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Yeah, Mack's nests are probably perfect for most species.


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#6 Offline TacticalHandleGaming - Posted November 3 2022 - 11:23 AM

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It seems like the labyrinth would still be pretty big for a colony of that size?

 

Considering how fast they grow, they'll likely be fine. 


Currently kept species

L. neoniger, P. occidentalis, C. modoc, C. novaeboracensis, C. vicinus, T. immigrans, A. occidentalis, S. molesta, P. imparis, M. kennedyi, M semirufus, F. pacifica, P. californica, M. ergatogyna.

 

Previously kept species

T. rugatulus, B. depilis.

 

Looking for

Myrmecocystus pyramicus, Myrmecocystus testaceus

Pheidole creightoni, Pheidole inquilina, Crematogaster coarctata, Crematogaster mutans

My youtube channel.  My ant Etsy store - Millennium Ants

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