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The unidentified ants look KINDA like Aphaenogaster sp.(maybe Aphaenogaster kimberleyensis?) - I could be wrong and that's also assuming you're in Australia. Thanks for posting the pics, what are the ants in the last two? I got excited and thought they were honey pots for a second! The Pheiodole sho...

What kind of nest is it? Sometimes it depends on the type (formicarium / vivarium). Pheiodoles tend to like going into nooks and crannies instead of outright having to nest. So they'll move in more quickly with pre-made nest set-up. With 20 workers it should be fine as long as you make it fit their ...

I'm currently in the process of building my 9th Vivarium (very large tank - almost two meters in length), I've reached a crossroads with what to set it for though. I have two species I could put in there. But each require very different flora setups. My two choices are: - Camponotus Pennsylvanicus -...

Hey all, Odontomachus clarus is my dream species for a vivarium set up - but after years of no luck finding a seller in Texas and equally no luck catching them during their nuptial flights I believe it's finally time to turn to a forum of dedicated ant lovers. I've found colonies in Galveston/Austin...

I'm in the exact same boat trying to track down Odontomachus Clarus - I cannot find ANYONE in Texas who has even raised any. I've even been told by an Austin seller that Clarus doesn't exist in Texas. They've always been my dream species, and I am currently creating a vivarium for them as well while...