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Posted September 7 2024 - 9:41 AM
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Hey everyone, I've been looking for my next colony, and pheidole caught my eye because of their supermajors. I am waiting for Hyatti to come back in stock in Antopia usa, buy I was wondering if there might be better species for a first time pheidole keeper.
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And many Carnivorous plants such as: Dionea muscipula (fly trap), Sarracenia x 'Fiona' ( American Pitcher plant), Nepenthese ventrata (Tropical Pitcher plant), and Pinguicula agnata x emarginata (Butterwort) (show off your plants here)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8
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Posted September 7 2024 - 9:50 AM
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Hey everyone, I've been looking for my next colony, and pheidole caught my eye because of their supermajors. I am waiting for Hyatti to come back in stock in Antopia usa, buy I was wondering if there might be better species for a first time pheidole keeper.
One note they don't have super majors. I would recommend P.bicarinata check out ANTdrew's colony as it is full of info.
Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti
1 M.ergatognya
Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots
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Posted September 7 2024 - 10:02 AM
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Posted September 7 2024 - 5:09 PM
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The most "fun" Pheidole you can find in California would have to be the main group (excludes P. sciophila) P. fallax-group species such as the P. hyatti you have your eyes on.
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Posted September 8 2024 - 10:07 AM
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I looked into the pheidole journals and the colonies are a little to big for me
I keep:
And many Carnivorous plants such as: Dionea muscipula (fly trap), Sarracenia x 'Fiona' ( American Pitcher plant), Nepenthese ventrata (Tropical Pitcher plant), and Pinguicula agnata x emarginata (Butterwort) (show off your plants here)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8
Multiple ant colonies coming soon...
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Posted September 8 2024 - 10:14 AM
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I looked into the pheidole journals and the colonies are a little to big for me
It takes a year or two for them to grow very big.
Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti
1 M.ergatognya
Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots
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Posted September 8 2024 - 10:15 AM
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oh ok
what would be the max of pheidole bicarinata?
I keep:
And many Carnivorous plants such as: Dionea muscipula (fly trap), Sarracenia x 'Fiona' ( American Pitcher plant), Nepenthese ventrata (Tropical Pitcher plant), and Pinguicula agnata x emarginata (Butterwort) (show off your plants here)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8
Multiple ant colonies coming soon...
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Posted September 8 2024 - 10:18 AM
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A few thousand I would say. But with optimal conditions they may grow with 200-400 workers within a year.
Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti
1 M.ergatognya
Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots
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Posted September 8 2024 - 10:22 AM
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And what would be a good formicarium for them when they are full grown? I buy from THA because I'm bad at diy.
Edit: yay 100 posts!
Edited by AntsGodzilla, September 8 2024 - 10:23 AM.
I keep:
And many Carnivorous plants such as: Dionea muscipula (fly trap), Sarracenia x 'Fiona' ( American Pitcher plant), Nepenthese ventrata (Tropical Pitcher plant), and Pinguicula agnata x emarginata (Butterwort) (show off your plants here)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8
Multiple ant colonies coming soon...
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Posted September 8 2024 - 10:29 AM
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UA makes great custom diy nests. When they get to that size hit him a dm and he'll help you.
Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti
1 M.ergatognya
Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots
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Posted September 8 2024 - 12:26 PM
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I know that pheidole eat a lot, and I only have fruit flies, chicken, spiders, and sometimes other meats available. Would that be enough?
I keep:
And many Carnivorous plants such as: Dionea muscipula (fly trap), Sarracenia x 'Fiona' ( American Pitcher plant), Nepenthese ventrata (Tropical Pitcher plant), and Pinguicula agnata x emarginata (Butterwort) (show off your plants here)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8
Multiple ant colonies coming soon...
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Posted September 8 2024 - 12:40 PM
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I know that pheidole eat a lot, and I only have fruit flies, chicken, spiders, and sometimes other meats available. Would that be enough?
with carbohydrates yes that is enough
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Posted September 8 2024 - 12:42 PM
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UA makes great custom diy nests. When they get to that size hit him a dm and he'll help you.
They are also quite affordable so that helps. Por Amor also makes really unique products and they have many affordable options to choose from.
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. -Proverbs 6: 6-8
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Posted September 8 2024 - 1:32 PM
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UA makes great custom diy nests. When they get to that size hit him a dm and he'll help you.
They are also quite affordable so that helps. Por Amor also makes really unique products and they have many affordable options to choose from.
how many of these: https://www.poramora...carium-18x18-cmwould I need for a full sized colony?
I keep:
And many Carnivorous plants such as: Dionea muscipula (fly trap), Sarracenia x 'Fiona' ( American Pitcher plant), Nepenthese ventrata (Tropical Pitcher plant), and Pinguicula agnata x emarginata (Butterwort) (show off your plants here)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8
Multiple ant colonies coming soon...
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Posted September 8 2024 - 2:00 PM
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I would say 1. But I wouldn't worry about that till you even have them to that size.
Edited by GOCAMPONOTUS, September 8 2024 - 2:00 PM.
Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti
1 M.ergatognya
Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots
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Posted September 8 2024 - 2:08 PM
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Nah, takes them less than a year to get big.It takes a year or two for them to grow very big.I looked into the pheidole journals and the colonies are a little to big for me
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Posted September 8 2024 - 2:29 PM
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Would this be better since it's bigger https://www.antscana...d-2-0-gear-pack
I keep:
And many Carnivorous plants such as: Dionea muscipula (fly trap), Sarracenia x 'Fiona' ( American Pitcher plant), Nepenthese ventrata (Tropical Pitcher plant), and Pinguicula agnata x emarginata (Butterwort) (show off your plants here)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8
Multiple ant colonies coming soon...
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Posted September 8 2024 - 5:25 PM
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I Would not recommend it for it is made of cheap plastic. (especially the nest)
Currently keeping: 2 C.vicinus colonies.2 C.sansabeanus. 1 C.leavissimus. 2 C.Ca02. 1 V.pergandei. 4 T.immigrans.1 F.pacifica. 1 C.hyatti
1 M.ergatognya
Trying to get my hands on :C.modoc,A.vercicolor, and Any Honeypots
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Posted September 9 2024 - 7:13 AM
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yeah I've heard that before
I keep:
And many Carnivorous plants such as: Dionea muscipula (fly trap), Sarracenia x 'Fiona' ( American Pitcher plant), Nepenthese ventrata (Tropical Pitcher plant), and Pinguicula agnata x emarginata (Butterwort) (show off your plants here)
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores it's provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6: 6-8
Multiple ant colonies coming soon...
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