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[Swirlysnowflake]

for adult colonies of Hypoponera/Ponera, what would you use as a formicarium? (Other than a natural setup with dirt)

Is it possible to keep adult colonies in a setup without dirt (for visibility) and have them still grow and thrive?

[Ants_Dakota]

for adult colonies of Hypoponera/Ponera, what would you use as a formicarium? (Other than a natural setup with dirt)

Is it possible to keep adult colonies in a setup without dirt (for visibility) and have them still grow and thrive?

same question! glad you asked!

[Kaelwizard]

Ponerinecat seems to think a plaster nest is the best.

[Swirlysnowflake]

Ponerinecat seems to think a plaster nest is the best.

So like, plaster of Paris?

[Ants_Dakota]

 

Ponerinecat seems to think a plaster nest is the best.

So like, plaster of Paris?

 

probably.

[Swirlysnowflake]

doesnt plaster mold very quickly, though?

[Ants_Dakota]

doesnt plaster mold very quickly, though?

yes it does. that is why i never use it in my formicariums

[M_Ants]

https://www.formicul...ceps-3-workers/

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[ponerinecat]

doesnt plaster mold very quickly, though?

I've never had problems with mold unless you keep the container near airtight and very humid. A similar material like hydrostone or grout works just as well though, plaster is just the easiest to get and work with.

[Ants_Dakota]

 

doesnt plaster mold very quickly, though?

I've never had problems with mold unless you keep the container near airtight and very humid. A similar material like hydrostone or grout works just as well though, plaster is just the easiest to get and work with.

 

i will need to try plaster some time. thanks!