would this be suitable for a lasius niger colony and what else would i need to start off http://www.antstore.net/shop/product_info.php/products_id/1201/cPath/39_77/nest-versions/c-cork-formicarium-20x13x6-cms
That looks fine for a starting colony.
What you need... a lot of patience ;) and a little bit of food (bugs, honey or sucker, water)
Keep the nest covered from direct sunlight.
Reed a bit on the forum you can find a lot of information here. ;)
Good luck.