I need help, Messor or Camponotus

I need help, Messor or Camponotus

Beitragvon Ukantzz » 12. Mär 2012 20:31

I have kept 2 basic species of ant in the past (Lasius niger) and (Lasius flavus) but now need some thing more challenging :grin:

Firstly I was thinking of Messor barbus however won't be able to have a source of heating (just my room) and was wandering wether heating is a really important part of keeping Messor barbarus...

Second choice would be Camponotus herculeanus as I liked the fact it has minors and majors :grin: And can be kept at room temperature, but was wondering are they good as my first central eurapeen species

Would it be ok to keep these species in a y tong set up?

Sorry for all the questions I'm new here

Thanks
 
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Re: I need help, messor or camponotus

Beitragvon mtrein » 12. Mär 2012 20:43

Hi, antzz

I would recommend the Camponotus as they are easier to keep. Both should do well in an ytong nest (although I prefer plaster).
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Re: I need help, messor or camponotus

Beitragvon Ukantzz » 12. Mär 2012 20:50

mtrein hat geschrieben:Hi, antzz

I would recommend the Camponotus as they are easier to keep. Both should do well in an ytong nest (although I prefer plaster).

I was thinking plater but moulds after 6 months so I'm going y tong does Messor barbarus have to be kept at 24-28 degrees as Camponotus is my reserve genus [species] :D

But thanks for the reply so soon :)

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