Help choosing gear pack please!

[CANant]

Hello
I have kept Camponotus ants before but always failed after a few months. This was over 20 years ago and I never understood what I was doing wrong until now thanks Mikey Bustos and all the AntsCanada videos! Over the years I never lost that fascination with ants and now I’m wanting to give it another go with all my new found knowledge.
I will start with Camponotus again so I’m leaning towards the ‘All You Need’ Camponotus Hybrid 2.0 Gear Pack however I noticed the ‘All You Need’ Formica Hybrid 2.0 Gear Pack would also work for them and potentially other species if I choose. ***Placing my order in the next couple of days.***
Wish starting/keeping citronella ants was easier!
I’m from Ontario, Canada so when I place my order I want to make sure I will have everything I need to get going. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Woohoo super excited!

Oh ya, I’m also interested in the new valve connectors —which one(s) would I need for the gear packs ?

[CANant]

Never got a reply so for anyone that’s interested:
I ordered the Camponotus Hybrid 2.0 Gear pack as well as an additional Camponotus Formicarium and 2 valves of each kind. I didn’t expect the formicarium’s to be so large (which was a pleasant surprise! However now I wish I had ordered the Camponotus Hybrid Gear Pack and a an additional Formica Hybrid 2.0 Formicarium instead. I decided to go with 2 Formicarium's because, if for whatever reason, I have to transfer the colony to the other nest to clean the dirty/mouldy one I can do that with ease or I can use it to expand their nest size when the time comes. Really excited to get it all started up and super thrilled with the quality! Thanks AntCanada.
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[WillWithAnts]

Awesome! I'm hoping to get started again too! Camponotus spp. are my favorite!

[Hawkeye]

Never got a reply so for anyone that’s interested:
I ordered the Camponotus Hybrid 2.0 Gear pack as well as an additional Camponotus Formicarium and 2 valves of each kind. I didn’t expect the formicarium’s to be so large (which was a pleasant surprise! However now I wish I had ordered the Camponotus Hybrid Gear Pack and a an additional Formica Hybrid 2.0 Formicarium instead. I decided to go with 2 Formicarium's because, if for whatever reason, I have to transfer the colony to the other nest to clean the dirty/mouldy one I can do that with ease or I can use it to expand their nest size when the time comes. Really excited to get it all started up and super thrilled with the quality! Thanks AntCanada.
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What will you use as an arena or fouraging area?

[CANant]

Hawkeye- I purchased the Camponotus Hybrid Gear Pack from AntsCanada. It comes with an outworld and test tube setup plus a nest perfect for Camponotus. https://www.AntsCanada.com/shop/all-you-need-camponotus-hybrid-gear-pack/

I just caught a queen last week and she started producing eggs immediately. I believe she is a Camponotus pennsylvanicus. Yesterday there were 8 total. Hope she’s fertile and everything keeps going well.



http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s621/Jay-Dee80/Camponotus%20Pennsylvanicus/1EAF1A44-6221-4370-AD21-8299AC2DC59E_zps3ssm8ji2.jpg

[Hawkeye]

Hawkeye- I purchased the Camponotus Hybrid Gear Pack from AntsCanada. It comes with an outworld and test tube setup plus a nest perfect for Camponotus. https://www.AntsCanada.com/shop/all-you-need-camponotus-hybrid-gear-pack/

I just caught a queen last week and she started producing eggs immediately. I believe she is a Camponotus pennsylvanicus. Yesterday there were 8 total. Hope she’s fertile and everything keeps going well.



http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s621/Jay-Dee80/Camponotus%20Pennsylvanicus/1EAF1A44-6221-4370-AD21-8299AC2DC59E_zps3ssm8ji2.jpg

I read you chose 2 formicariums, must have misunderstood

[CANant]

I can understand the confusion. At first I was trying to choose which formicarium (gear pack) to order. I didn’t have a reply to my post in time so I just ordered the Camponotus pack plus a 2nd Camponotus formicarium so I could expand the nest or move them to the other if needed down the road.

[Hawkeye]

I can understand the confusion. At first I was trying to choose which formicarium (gear pack) to order. I didn’t have a reply to my post in time so I just ordered the Camponotus pack plus a 2nd Camponotus formicarium so I could expand the nest or move them to the other if needed down the road.

Well that clears it up Have you introduced your ants to their new home yet? And if so, do they like it plus where are the pics?

[CANant]

I can’t seem to attach a picture only a link to the picture. (There is a link posted above you can copy and paste to your browser to view the image). She needs 20-50 workers before I will introduce her to the formicarium. I will try to get a picture (or a link) to my current setup for her. Until she reaches the required workers she will live in a test tube set up.

[Hawkeye]

I can’t seem to attach a picture only a link to the picture. (There is a link posted above you can copy and paste to your browser to view the image). She needs 20-50 workers before I will introduce her to the formicarium. I will try to get a picture (or a link) to my current setup for her. Until she reaches the required workers she will live in a test tube set up.

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