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What ants should I put in my paludarium terrarium?

Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:34 pm
by Dtm040802
I've nearly finished creating my terrarium but im not sure what species of ants to put in it, I've caught a few ants which I'm not sure what species they are or if they are queens can you help me?
https://photos.app.goo.gl/WfGDkuGBMuekPtRF7

Re: What ants should I put in my paludarium terrarium?

Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:31 am
by JoeHostile1
Cool set up. That is a queen you have.

Re: What ants should I put in my paludarium terrarium?

Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 2:16 am
by Dtm040802
Thanks for your help

Re: What ants should I put in my paludarium terrarium?

Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 2:19 am
by Dtm040802
Do you have any idea what species it Is? I caught it about 2 weeks ago in South Australia, Hove

Re: What ants should I put in my paludarium terrarium?

Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:56 am
by JoeHostile1
You should make an Id request. I’m not sure.

Re: What ants should I put in my paludarium terrarium?

Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 2:32 am
by Dtm040802
Do you think there would be enough space for the ants?

Re: What ants should I put in my paludarium terrarium?

Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:28 am
by JoeHostile1
Yes I think there is lots of room in there.

Re: What ants should I put in my paludarium terrarium?

Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 3:09 am
by Dtm040802
Thank you for your time and info!

Re: What ants should I put in my paludarium terrarium?

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:31 pm
by Hawkeye
Dtm040802 wrote:
Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:34 pm
I've nearly finished creating my terrarium but im not sure what species of ants to put in it, I've caught a few ants which I'm not sure what species they are or if they are queens can you help me?
https://photos.app.goo.gl/WfGDkuGBMuekPtRF7
Nice setup! What are the dimensions? And which species did you chose?

I have designed a setup for my carpenter ants which has similar features. Would love to hear how your ants fare in theirs

Re: What ants should I put in my paludarium terrarium?

Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:34 pm
by Hawkeye
https://forum.AntsCanada.com/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=14842