Substrate

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ellie5010ml
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Substrate

Post: # 72120Post ellie5010ml
Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:06 pm

I'm considering getting the Ant Tower for my Camponotus ants, but I don't know what kind of substrate to get. I assume sand will work, but I'm worried it could collapse or be hard to dig in for the ants. Coconut-based soil is very common for reptiles, but I'm not sure how the ants would handle it. Any advice?
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Re: Substrate

Post: # 72126Post cheetawolf
Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:36 pm

if you have it, a mix of coco peat soil, sand and bits of tiny sticks would be good
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Re: Substrate

Post: # 72128Post ellie5010ml
Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:58 pm

Thank you! I'll give it a go
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