I am planning to get my own ant colony.
But I have a few questions.
First, do I need to wet sand nests? I was planning to get this: https://www.antstore.net/shop/de/Ameisen-Starter-Sets-Ameisenfarmen-antfarm/Starter-Sets---S/Ameisen-Starter-Set-S---30x20---Combi-5158.html
But just because I've heard that too large ant nests can be bad, especially when my colony is just 20 workers or so.
I'd actually like to buy the AC Starter Set, but I think its too large. And I dont want them to put their waste in their nest, just because its too large. So please help me. And I think that sand nests are good, because they can dig as much sas they need. But correct me if I am wrong.
Secondly, how often do I have to wet my nest? I mean is there an indicator or something?
I am planning to get Lausius niger, since they should be easy to keep alive.
Thank you in advance for all the replies

PS: Sorry, it may be that this post is in the wrong subforum, but I have never had a strength for that.