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[Ender Ants]

Alright, so first of all, sorry if I put this topic in the area, but I have tried searching up Dorymyrmex Bureni, but I don't really find that much about the species. I know that they prefer to live in sandy soil, but that's pretty much it. I can't find that much information about what you should feed them. Also, I don't think there is information on this forum about Dorymyrmex Bureni, except an ant journal somewhere on here. Much help appreciated!!!

[AntswerMe]

This would be great. I want to know more about this species. (Also called Cone Ants)

[Ender Ants]

This would be great. I want to know more about this species. (Also called Cone Ants)

aren't they also called pyramid ants?

[AntswerMe]

That too. They have a few names, like cone, pyramid, and even volcano ants.

[123LordOfAnts123]

Despite how common they are and how numerous delate queens can be, they can be a bit of a sensitive species. They do best in warmer temperatures ranging from 78-82 degrees. Queens and even colonies seem to have a high failure rate with most never quite taking off while others may thrive. Once workers have arrived they eagerly take to carbohydrates but protein can be harder to get them to accept. Small and sometimes desiccated insects are the key at first. They seem to be incredibly efficient at processing and utilizing small amounts of protein that other ants might not normally touch, likewise with them for the most part avoiding conventional protein items. A heat lamp in the outworld can help stimulate worker activity and foraging but is not absolutely necessary. They can acclimate to light but always remain sensitive to slight vibrations.

Most literature seems to state they max out at somewhere between 400-600 workers. My largest colony grew to around 300 after 6 months before I got rid of them.

Edited by 123Lord Of Ants123, May 14 2017 - 11:48 AM.

[Ender Ants]

Despite how common they are and how numerous delate queens can be, they can be a bit of a sensitive species. They do best in warmer temperatures ranging from 78-82 degrees. Queens and even colonies seem to have a high failure rate with most never quite taking off while others may thrive. Once workers have arrived they eagerly take to carbohydrates but protein can be harder to get them to accept. Small and sometimes desiccated insects are the key at first. They seem to be incredibly efficient at processing and utilizing small amounts of protein that other ants might not normally touch, likewise with them for the most part avoiding conventional protein items. A heat lamp in the outworld can help stimulate worker activity and foraging but is not absolutely necessary. They can acclimate to light but always remain sensitive to slight vibrations.

Most literature seems to state they max out at somewhere between 400-600 workers. My largest colony grew to around 300 after 6 months before I got rid of them.

wow, yeah i have to agree with them not accepting protein based food as much. Thanks for the info

[xTNxANTMANx]

I agree with the vibrations! My colony absolutely hates any kinda vibration lol. As far as protein tho, mine have taken just about every kind of protein that my other colonies take, just in smaller amounts. Mine are also thriving with a huge amount of brood and eggs! Have quickly became one of my favorite colonies I've owned! I can't wait till they have become a mature colony. I made a new nest for them revently but reading that they can be sensitive, it makes me nervous to move them when they are still doing so well in their test tube attached to an AC test tube portal. Mine also seem to prefer their sugars in small amount too as they quickly blocked off the test tube of hummingbird nectar.