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Which is better

Started By OwlThatLikesAnts , Oct 11 2024 1:26 PM

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Poll: Which is better (6 member(s) have cast votes)

Esthetic ants Nests

  1. Mesh nest (4 votes [66.67%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 66.67%

  2. Ytong nest (2 votes [33.33%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 33.33%

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#1 Offline OwlThatLikesAnts - Posted October 11 2024 - 1:26 PM

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I am planning on buying an esthetic ants formicarium on Canada ant colony. the two ones that I am thinking of buying is the mesh nest (xl size) and the type B ytong nest (L size) for those who have any experience with them, please tell me which one is better because it is hard for me to decide what to buy.

 

(I am also buying the nest for a Crematogaster cerasi colony that I will buy there too but if you have any suggestions for me to get a different species, don't be shy to tell me. Btw I can not get Camponotus because of my mom, and that is not up for disscussion.)

 

Here is the link to the ants they have:

https://canada-ant-c...ctions/all-ants

 

If you polled (or not), you are welcome for explanation and opinions

 

(please don't turn this post into a heated convo)


Edited by OwlThatLikesAnts, October 11 2024 - 2:12 PM.

Currently keeping:

 

1x Formica subsericea, (used to be polygynous) 15+ workers with 4 pupa (Idk why they still have)

1x Lasius umbratus, (Workers accepted) 5+ workers with host brood

1x Ponera pennsylvanica, just queen

 

As you watch your ants march, remember: every journey begins with a single step (or queen)-not just towards you, but towards a future woven by diligence and shared dreams - Me

 

(I lost braincells just to make this quote)

#2 Offline AntsGodzilla - Posted October 11 2024 - 1:58 PM

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What state are you in?


I keep:

pogonomyrmex rugosus

myrmecocystus depilis

monomorium ergatogyna

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)

Godzilla thread

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...

#3 Offline OwlThatLikesAnts - Posted October 11 2024 - 2:05 PM

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What state are you in?

I am not in the states

I am in the province of Quebec  :yes:


Currently keeping:

 

1x Formica subsericea, (used to be polygynous) 15+ workers with 4 pupa (Idk why they still have)

1x Lasius umbratus, (Workers accepted) 5+ workers with host brood

1x Ponera pennsylvanica, just queen

 

As you watch your ants march, remember: every journey begins with a single step (or queen)-not just towards you, but towards a future woven by diligence and shared dreams - Me

 

(I lost braincells just to make this quote)

#4 Offline AntsGodzilla - Posted October 11 2024 - 2:46 PM

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I'd get https://canada-ant-c...ex-occidentalisbut that's just me.


I keep:

pogonomyrmex rugosus

myrmecocystus depilis

monomorium ergatogyna

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)

Godzilla thread

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...

#5 Offline OwlThatLikesAnts - Posted October 11 2024 - 3:05 PM

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I'd get https://canada-ant-c...ex-occidentalisbut that's just me.

I was considering that but.. I need a heat source, and my parents don't really trust me


Edited by OwlThatLikesAnts, October 11 2024 - 3:06 PM.

Currently keeping:

 

1x Formica subsericea, (used to be polygynous) 15+ workers with 4 pupa (Idk why they still have)

1x Lasius umbratus, (Workers accepted) 5+ workers with host brood

1x Ponera pennsylvanica, just queen

 

As you watch your ants march, remember: every journey begins with a single step (or queen)-not just towards you, but towards a future woven by diligence and shared dreams - Me

 

(I lost braincells just to make this quote)

#6 Offline ANTdrew - Posted October 11 2024 - 3:06 PM

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Crematogaster cerasi are the best ants to keep if you’re up for the challenge. They can live in any nest. The biggest factor in my experience is tons of escape proof outworld space. Read my journal to see how to create this easily.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#7 Offline OwlThatLikesAnts - Posted October 11 2024 - 3:12 PM

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Crematogaster cerasi are the best ants to keep if you’re up for the challenge. They can live in any nest. The biggest factor in my experience is tons of escape proof outworld space. Read my journal to see how to create this easily.

I was already reading your journal! and it is great, but I kind of lost the post lol :facepalm: , What I have learnt is that they love to chew your plugs and will not hesitate to try to run for it, If I have no more Fluon (I can't really get a constant supply) should I use oil?


Currently keeping:

 

1x Formica subsericea, (used to be polygynous) 15+ workers with 4 pupa (Idk why they still have)

1x Lasius umbratus, (Workers accepted) 5+ workers with host brood

1x Ponera pennsylvanica, just queen

 

As you watch your ants march, remember: every journey begins with a single step (or queen)-not just towards you, but towards a future woven by diligence and shared dreams - Me

 

(I lost braincells just to make this quote)

#8 Offline antsriondel - Posted October 11 2024 - 6:32 PM

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Crematogaster cerasi are the best ants to keep if you’re up for the challenge. They can live in any nest. The biggest factor in my experience is tons of escape proof outworld space. Read my journal to see how to create this easily.

I was already reading your journal! and it is great, but I kind of lost the post lol :facepalm: , What I have learnt is that they love to chew your plugs and will not hesitate to try to run for it, If I have no more Fluon (I can't really get a constant supply) should I use oil?

 

We can get into a whole debate on this subject, but to keep it it short, yes oil would work as a barrier, more specifically olive oil.


#9 Offline ANTdrew - Posted October 12 2024 - 2:09 AM

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No, do NOT use olive oil. Talc with alcohol is actually the best barrier for them.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#10 Offline OwlThatLikesAnts - Posted October 12 2024 - 3:47 AM

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wow so much love with mesh nest!

 

No, do NOT use olive oil. Talc with alcohol is actually the best barrier for them.

Also why, is it toxic for ants?

 

 

I'd get https://canada-ant-c...ex-occidentalisbut that's just me.

Wow I thought that there would not be any recommendations


Currently keeping:

 

1x Formica subsericea, (used to be polygynous) 15+ workers with 4 pupa (Idk why they still have)

1x Lasius umbratus, (Workers accepted) 5+ workers with host brood

1x Ponera pennsylvanica, just queen

 

As you watch your ants march, remember: every journey begins with a single step (or queen)-not just towards you, but towards a future woven by diligence and shared dreams - Me

 

(I lost braincells just to make this quote)

#11 Offline ANTdrew - Posted October 12 2024 - 6:37 AM

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Olive oil is widely considered the least effective of all barriers. If you want to try oil, use mineral oil. I can assure you after six years of Crematogaster keeping, though, that talcohol barriers are the best against these Houdini ants.
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"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#12 Offline OwlThatLikesAnts - Posted October 12 2024 - 1:03 PM

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Lol, ok I will take that into consideration


Currently keeping:

 

1x Formica subsericea, (used to be polygynous) 15+ workers with 4 pupa (Idk why they still have)

1x Lasius umbratus, (Workers accepted) 5+ workers with host brood

1x Ponera pennsylvanica, just queen

 

As you watch your ants march, remember: every journey begins with a single step (or queen)-not just towards you, but towards a future woven by diligence and shared dreams - Me

 

(I lost braincells just to make this quote)

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