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#1 Offline Hemightbegiant81 - Posted August 20 2017 - 10:52 AM

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I am looking to set up a terrarium/formicarium in a 20 gallon long tank.

I need a Queen I can keep in a test tube setup for a while, then introduce the colony to the tank later. 

 

I live in Connecticut. I have been out several times looking for queens, but I have come up empty. 

Looking for Formica or Tetramorium honesty. No real interest in carpenters or Winter ants. 

 

Thanks!

 

-Luke



#2 Offline AntsMaryland - Posted August 20 2017 - 1:38 PM

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I have to say that Tetramorium are fast developers so you wouldn't be able to keep them in a test tube set up. Considering it's a little to late for them. I would suggest gaining some experience with typical pro ant keeping before trying the natural setup (The 20 gallon tank).


Try looking for queens the day after a big rainstorm/thunderstorm. That will give you more luck.


Aphaenogaster cf. rudis 

Tetramorium immigrans 

Tapinoma sessile

Formica subsericea

Pheidole sp.

Camponotus nearcticus


#3 Offline Antking117 - Posted August 20 2017 - 2:58 PM

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Tetramorium are fine in test tubes, I currently have 3 different queens in a test tube setup. They are very small so if you have 18mm like I do they can probably live in a test tube for maybe through the second year then move into the 20 gallon! Good luck!



#4 Offline Hemightbegiant81 - Posted August 20 2017 - 3:14 PM

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I need to find myself a queen first. haha. 

 

I set up a black light trap. Hoping I can catch something. 



#5 Offline Nathant2131 - Posted August 20 2017 - 3:25 PM

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Tetramorium seem to be trailing out here in New England. You better catch a queen quick!



#6 Offline Bracchymyrmex - Posted August 20 2017 - 4:19 PM

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Tetramorium seem to be trailing out here in New England. You better catch a queen quick!

 

They've finished flying to my knowledge down here in PA. I'd recommend looking for other species, you'll have more success with that.






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