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Best ant nest all round

Arcrylic
1
17%
Ytong
3
50%
Test tubes
2
33%
Digging ant farm
0
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Total votes: 6

Dghergejg456
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Vote for best nest

Post: # 99317Post Dghergejg456
Tue May 30, 2023 3:37 am

Vote for the best ant nest all round
Ants are better than termites lol

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antperson24
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Re: Vote for best nest

Post: # 99334Post antperson24
Wed May 31, 2023 2:12 pm

I have never used Ytong as it is hard to find in the U.S., but from what I've heard it sounds pretty good.
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: Vote for best nest

Post: # 99369Post SolenopsisKeeper
Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:22 am

First let me clear some things up

All nest have their moments with certain species where they suck or work really well. It really depends on what you’re containing

Overall ytong and acrylic both suck. There are a few species they work well for, but generally suck. Ytong can’t mold moisture and acrylic is really unnatural and can cause pupating issues. Digging. Ant farms are difficult to maintain but work. Tubes mold too often unless you use pvc sponges. In my mind ultracal nests are the best overall
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antperson24
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Re: Vote for best nest

Post: # 99381Post antperson24
Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:20 am

SolenopsisKeeper wrote:
Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:22 am
First let me clear some things up

All nest have their moments with certain species where they suck or work really well. It really depends on what you’re containing

Overall ytong and acrylic both suck. There are a few species they work well for, but generally suck. Ytong can’t mold moisture and acrylic is really unnatural and can cause pupating issues. Digging. Ant farms are difficult to maintain but work. Tubes mold too often unless you use pvc sponges. In my mind ultracal nests are the best overall
Is ultracal like plaster of paris?
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

SolenopsisKeeper
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Re: Vote for best nest

Post: # 99404Post SolenopsisKeeper
Sat Jun 03, 2023 12:21 am

antperson24 wrote:
Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:20 am
SolenopsisKeeper wrote:
Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:22 am
First let me clear some things up

All nest have their moments with certain species where they suck or work really well. It really depends on what you’re containing

Overall ytong and acrylic both suck. There are a few species they work well for, but generally suck. Ytong can’t mold moisture and acrylic is really unnatural and can cause pupating issues. Digging. Ant farms are difficult to maintain but work. Tubes mold too often unless you use pvc sponges. In my mind ultracal nests are the best overall
Is ultracal like plaster of paris?
It’s THA nest material if that helps. It’s kind of a type of concrete.
When you accidentally reply to yourself…

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antperson24
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Re: Vote for best nest

Post: # 99416Post antperson24
Sat Jun 03, 2023 6:14 am

SolenopsisKeeper wrote:
Sat Jun 03, 2023 12:21 am
antperson24 wrote:
Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:20 am
SolenopsisKeeper wrote:
Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:22 am
First let me clear some things up

All nest have their moments with certain species where they suck or work really well. It really depends on what you’re containing

Overall ytong and acrylic both suck. There are a few species they work well for, but generally suck. Ytong can’t mold moisture and acrylic is really unnatural and can cause pupating issues. Digging. Ant farms are difficult to maintain but work. Tubes mold too often unless you use pvc sponges. In my mind ultracal nests are the best overall
Is ultracal like plaster of paris?
It’s THA nest material if that helps. It’s kind of a type of concrete.
OH! :o I need to buy some!
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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