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Would this formicarium be good for a colony of Lasius?

Started By William. T , Feb 11 2015 7:28 PM
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#1 Offline William. T - Posted February 11 2015 - 7:28 PM

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On http://www.antsnational.com, there is an item marketed as the "best seller." Any thoughts on it for a mature colony of Lasius? Or is the Tar Heel Ant's Piece of Haven better? Thanks.


Species I keep:

 

1 Lasius cf. Neoniger 30 workers

1 Camponotus sp. 15 workers

20 Tetramorium SpE 30 workers

1 T. Sessile 200 workers

 

#2 Offline Chromerust - Posted February 11 2015 - 8:12 PM

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At first I thought it was too large but then I saw its only 3 3/4 x 3 3/4. Unfortunately, they don't offer much information about the hydration system. For $25 it might be worth checking out.

#3 Offline William. T - Posted February 12 2015 - 5:18 PM

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The shipping to Howard County is outrageous though. $60 is the total price! Will the Piece of Haven be a better choice.


Edited by William. T, February 12 2015 - 5:19 PM.

Species I keep:

 

1 Lasius cf. Neoniger 30 workers

1 Camponotus sp. 15 workers

20 Tetramorium SpE 30 workers

1 T. Sessile 200 workers

 

#4 Offline Michaelofvancouver - Posted February 12 2015 - 5:48 PM

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I will contact the owner to ask him about the hydration system. I'll keep you guys posted!


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#5 Offline William. T - Posted February 12 2015 - 7:44 PM

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Thanks! Would you ask him what material he is using while you are at it?


Species I keep:

 

1 Lasius cf. Neoniger 30 workers

1 Camponotus sp. 15 workers

20 Tetramorium SpE 30 workers

1 T. Sessile 200 workers

 

#6 Offline Michaelofvancouver - Posted February 12 2015 - 8:50 PM

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Thanks! Would you ask him what material he is using while you are at it?


Judging by his pictures I presumed it was grout but I will ask him about materials once he replies.

Here's my leopard gecko/ant youtube: https://goo.gl/cRAFbK

 

My ant website.

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I currently keep:

Camponotus modoc

Formica podzolica

#7 Offline rarankhan - Posted March 29 2015 - 1:01 PM

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I'd suggest an Antscanada omni nest. They're a bit pricey but are high quality and come with hydration chambers, outworld, and all basic necessary components of a formicarium. 


#8 Offline Mercutia - Posted March 29 2015 - 11:08 PM

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I think antsnational uses some sort of special plaster for their nests. I contacted him about nests before and asked about the hydration system. I was told the material he uses soaks up water really well so you only need to water the top and the medium soaks up all the water and distributes it quite evenly through the nest. Though granted that was for one of his founding setups. I wouldn't know what the protocol would be on his bigger nests.


#9 Offline William. T - Posted March 31 2015 - 3:31 PM

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I'm leaning towards a Growth Chamber. No one has had bad experiences with it on this forum.


Species I keep:

 

1 Lasius cf. Neoniger 30 workers

1 Camponotus sp. 15 workers

20 Tetramorium SpE 30 workers

1 T. Sessile 200 workers

 

#10 Offline Crystals - Posted March 31 2015 - 5:18 PM

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How large is your mature colony?  50 workers?  200?  500+?

There are several places you can buy them, or you can also attempt to make them.


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#11 Offline William. T - Posted March 31 2015 - 6:25 PM

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I caught a 19 worker colony of small black ants that look like Lasius, or are Lasius. Isn't there only one place to a Growth Chamber?


Species I keep:

 

1 Lasius cf. Neoniger 30 workers

1 Camponotus sp. 15 workers

20 Tetramorium SpE 30 workers

1 T. Sessile 200 workers

 

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