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by 23brendan
Sat Oct 06, 2018 1:03 pm
Forum: Ant Species Identification Center
Topic: SW Ohio: Worker Identification
Replies: 3
Views: 2226

SW Ohio: Worker Identification

I have this ant colony in a 10 gal aquarium converted into a vivarium. The colony lives inside the decaying log in the back of the setup. I find the workers are anywhere between 3 and 8 mm. long, with dark red/brown bodies, darker heads, and black gasters with inset smooth cream-yellow stripes perpe...
by 23brendan
Sat Oct 06, 2018 12:23 pm
Forum: Ant Care and Ant Keeping
Topic: Camponotus Setup: Do I need test tubes in this Vivarium?
Replies: 1
Views: 1269

Camponotus Setup: Do I need test tubes in this Vivarium?

I set up a 10 gal aquarium as a vivarium for a mature Camponotus colony. I am a novice ant-keeper, but a quick learner. I set up a small water reservoir in the front right corner (I've set up vivariums before, so no need to worry about there being something wrong with the aesthetic or mechanical asp...