Best nest for Pheidole ants?
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Best nest for Pheidole ants?
Just wondering which of the starter nests that AntsCanada sells would be best for Pheidole ants? Thanks.
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Re: Best nest for Pheidole ants?
Well first of all, you will need to raise the queen in a test tube setup. For their first home after that I would recommend a Tar Heal Ants Mini Hearth, it is not sold by AntsCanada, but they are very good products. Here is the link: https://tarheelants.com/collections/type-iii-formicaria/products/mini-hearthcalebhunter123 wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 6:58 pmJust wondering which of the starter nests that AntsCanada sells would be best for Pheidole ants? Thanks.
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
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There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
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Re: Best nest for Pheidole ants?
I know, I already have a test tube setup, just thought I would get a complete AntsCanada kit since I figured it would last me for a while.antperson24 wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:16 pmWell first of all, you will need to raise the queen in a test tube setup. For their first home after that I would recommend a Tar Heal Ants Mini Hearth, it is not sold by AntsCanada, but they are very good products. Here is the link: https://tarheelants.com/collections/type-iii-formicaria/products/mini-hearthcalebhunter123 wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 6:58 pmJust wondering which of the starter nests that AntsCanada sells would be best for Pheidole ants? Thanks.
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Re: Best nest for Pheidole ants?
I would say an Ant Tower Small.calebhunter123 wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 8:41 pmI know, I already have a test tube setup, just thought I would get a complete AntsCanada kit since I figured it would last me for a while.antperson24 wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:16 pmWell first of all, you will need to raise the queen in a test tube setup. For their first home after that I would recommend a Tar Heal Ants Mini Hearth, it is not sold by AntsCanada, but they are very good products. Here is the link: https://tarheelants.com/collections/type-iii-formicaria/products/mini-hearthcalebhunter123 wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 6:58 pmJust wondering which of the starter nests that AntsCanada sells would be best for Pheidole ants? Thanks.
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
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Re: Best nest for Pheidole ants?
Don’t use ac products for Pheidolecalebhunter123 wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 6:58 pmJust wondering which of the starter nests that AntsCanada sells would be best for Pheidole ants? Thanks.
I can almost guarantee they will escape from most nests sold on the market. If you really want a bought nest I would have to argue that acrylic nest are the way to go especially for regular sized Pheidole
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Re: Best nest for Pheidole ants?
If your going to go with acrylic here are some good ones: https://buckeyemyrmecology.com/nests-and-supplies/
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.
Join Ants, Plants, and Myrmecology: https://discord.gg/BeQuNf8yTN
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