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Hey Guys,
Well I've finally got round to buying my first set up. I've been lurking around the forum for about a year and have now decided to take the plunge. I was planning on starting a Camp. Ligniperda colony but I'm open to suggestions about other species!
What do you guys think?
Moiser
looks very good on paper.. cant wait to see it all setup.
ligniperda are kind slow to grow, if i was you i'd be thinking about something like a Lasius niger, or even myrimica rubra, and with a setup that big.. i think id go for a rubra colony with multiple queens. :lol:
Very nice. Like steve said, can't wait to see when it is finished. ;)
Camponotus ligniperda are slow, but magnificent and impressive. With good heating they can actualy grow quite fast, my colony has already got new adults this year, and its realy worth it once you see the majors.
This setup would be great for them. But remember you will have to be able to move it for hibernation if is not already outside (shed, garage etc). If I had a set up like that, Lasius niger or Myrmica rubra would be the last thing on my mind!
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Oh, and as for other ants, I would recommend a Formica sp. preferably a red one. Formica are fairly fast growing, have good vision and are agressive.
Thanks for your advice guys! My order arrived last night. Sadly there is a crack on the farm, I've E-mailed AntStore. I'm very happy with the set-up though. Its just finding the right decorations to put inside it now! I was thinking Slate, Birchbark and Cork. There's plenty of time though as I'm still in no rush, I want everything to be set up before I purchase any ants
I'll have a look at the species you guys have mentioned!
Hey guys,
I think I've pretty much decided on Camp. Lignerperda, I don't mind about the slow growth rate. I've bought some drift wood and slate to fill the basins. I just need to choose a ground type for the basins. I was thinking a earthy material but sand is appealing because of the contrast in colour. I'll post some pictures when its finished.
I've been thinking about heating, the best option I've come up with is a heat mat on half of the farm. Could anyone advise me on this?
I was thinking about keeping the colony in the test tube, in the cube basin for awhile so I can keep an eye on them and then move the colony to the farm when they are settled.
A heat mat seems fine, you can also consider using a heat lamp to heat up the out world. Keep in mind that it is not really neccesary for Camponotus ligniperda to use heating, but it will not harm them if you do. ;) Just keep an eye on the temperature.
Thanks Jimmy, I'll keep that in mind. I'm guessing my ambient room temp would be around 22C? What temp would I be aiming for with a heat mat? I would of thought about 25C? Also would I need to heat the farm as well as the basins?
It looks nice already. ;) It would be enough if you just heat up the nest area. 25°c would be perfect.
Hey guys,
My Camponotus l igneperda Queen arrived last night :)
She looks healthy but she has no eggs or brood, I've moved the test tube into the basin and covered it with bark. I've set the day temp to 25C and the night temp to 22C. I'll post some pictures of the completed setup soon.