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Does anyone know the cheapest way to set up a nest for my queen
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:08 pm
by Joshum
I have a queen ant that I want to start a conlony with and I was wondering what would be the cheapest set up
Re: Does anyone know the cheapest way to set up a nest for my queen
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:18 pm
by xTNxANTMANx
Right now you will just want to keep her in a test tube for a good while until she has a few workers. 10 - 20 is normally a good number of workers but also depending on the size of your species. Making a grout nest is a pretty cheap way to go. There's many different options you have. Just Google them. Plenty of YouTube videos as well on how to make homemade nests
Re: Does anyone know the cheapest way to set up a nest for my queen
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 3:31 pm
by Joshum
Ok thank you
Re: Does anyone know the cheapest way to set up a nest for my queen
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:30 pm
by idahoantgirl
also look up bead orginizer formicariums. They are super cheap and easy to make.
Re: Does anyone know the cheapest way to set up a nest for my queen
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:40 pm
by Martialis
Bead organizer formicariums aren't that great.
Re: Does anyone know the cheapest way to set up a nest for my queen
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 1:38 pm
by idahoantgirl
Martialis wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:40 pm
Bead organizer formicariums aren't that great.
Yeah, I know, but they are an option for beginners who have hearty species.