Best nest for Pheidole ants?

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calebhunter123
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Best nest for Pheidole ants?

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Mon May 29, 2023 6:58 pm

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?

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Mon May 29, 2023 7:16 pm

calebhunter123 wrote:
Mon May 29, 2023 6:58 pm
Just wondering which of the starter nests that AntsCanada sells would be best for Pheidole ants? Thanks.
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-hearth
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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Re: Best nest for Pheidole ants?

Post: # 99301Post calebhunter123
Mon May 29, 2023 8:41 pm

antperson24 wrote:
Mon May 29, 2023 7:16 pm
calebhunter123 wrote:
Mon May 29, 2023 6:58 pm
Just wondering which of the starter nests that AntsCanada sells would be best for Pheidole ants? Thanks.
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-hearth
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.

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antperson24
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Re: Best nest for Pheidole ants?

Post: # 99330Post antperson24
Wed May 31, 2023 1:59 pm

calebhunter123 wrote:
Mon May 29, 2023 8:41 pm
antperson24 wrote:
Mon May 29, 2023 7:16 pm
calebhunter123 wrote:
Mon May 29, 2023 6:58 pm
Just wondering which of the starter nests that AntsCanada sells would be best for Pheidole ants? Thanks.
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-hearth
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.
I would say an Ant Tower Small.
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

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Re: Best nest for Pheidole ants?

Post: # 99367Post SolenopsisKeeper
Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:16 am

calebhunter123 wrote:
Mon May 29, 2023 6:58 pm
Just wondering which of the starter nests that AntsCanada sells would be best for Pheidole ants? Thanks.
Don’t use ac products for Pheidole

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?

Post: # 99393Post antperson24
Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:17 pm

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

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