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Lewis: what is the best set up for Camponotus herculeanus (3. Jun 2009 16:17)

hi guys,
so what is the best set up which you can look into for them.

thanks :)

JimmyVe: Re: what is the best set up for Camponotus herculeanus (3. Jun 2009 19:08)

I would go for a Ytong nest. ;)

SteveUK28: Re: what is the best set up for Camponotus herculeanus (3. Jun 2009 23:28)

Yes, i like ytong nests too, cheap and easy to make. Also Camponotus herculean u s are very slow to develope so if you plan on keeping them you will need lots of patience. :lol:

Lewis: Re: what is the best set up for Camponotus herculeanus (4. Jun 2009 15:21)

thanks guys
yeah i all ready have C amponotus ligniperda and have now got used to slow growing ants.
is cork good as well because i was planing in putting a peice of cork in a 3Ox2Ox2O basin up against the glass.
as i know they like wood :)

JimmyVe: Re: what is the best set up for Camponotus herculeanus (4. Jun 2009 22:05)

You could use Cork, but i'm not so fund of it. I know there are people who use it and they like it so it can work. :)

Lewis: Re: what is the best set up for Camponotus herculeanus (5. Jun 2009 08:07)

ok i think i will stick to y-tong
thanks
if i do get C.herculeanus i will post again.