Rudi: Plans for a Cataglyphis velox colony. (6. Okt 2013 14:05)

First of all my appologies for posting in english. My german is not that good and on the english forum there are very few replies...

I'm thinking of starting a Catapglyphis velox colony and I have a few questions regarding this species.

- I have read that they can't climb on glass is this true or do they just find it more difficult?
- How large does a colony grow and how long does it take?
- I'm thinking of a 60x30x30cm basin with an y-tong nest in the bottom and a sandy dessert like arena on top. Would this work?

I can read some german however replies in english would be greatly appreciated.