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Is this colony ready for a bigger nest?

Started By Queen , Feb 9 2021 8:36 PM

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#1 Offline Queen - Posted February 9 2021 - 8:36 PM

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It's currently in a THA Mini Hearth XL. It almost doubled in population in 3 months. Tons of egg, larvae, and pupae. Not sure if I need a new nest for it yet. Thoughts?

 

Thinking of the THA Labyrinth.

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#2 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted February 9 2021 - 8:40 PM

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Yeah, a new nest would be beneficial.

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#3 Offline gs5248 - Posted February 9 2021 - 9:26 PM

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I would go with a mini labyrinth. Or you could even connect up the THA XXL mini hearth. If you don't mind me asking, what species is it?


#4 Offline ZTYguy - Posted February 9 2021 - 9:53 PM

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Yeah I was confused at what species when I saw the two queens. Also yes you do need a new nest. Pretty crowded in there.


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#5 Offline Queen - Posted February 9 2021 - 10:46 PM

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Thanks, I think I'll get the labyrinth and let them grow into it to save some money in the long run. Species is V. Pergandei


#6 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted February 10 2021 - 5:57 AM

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Thanks, I think I'll get the labyrinth and let them grow into it to save some money in the long run. Species is V. Pergandei

Yeah, that's probably the best idea with how full that already is. It's an amazing colony. Good luck!


#7 Offline Syber_ant - Posted February 10 2021 - 8:04 AM

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I agree wit

 

I would go with a mini labyrinth. Or you could even connect up the THA XXL mini hearth. If you don't mind me asking, what species is

 

Yea i agree with that formicarium


#8 Offline B_rad0806 - Posted February 10 2021 - 8:37 AM

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Oh yeah these would definitely need a new nest. Either a fortress or a Casita (Type 3) would be good. Keep up the growth :)  


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