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Any thoughts on a good nest for Camponotus?

Started By AntsLA-1 , May 8 2021 11:25 AM

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#1 Offline AntsLA-1 - Posted May 8 2021 - 11:25 AM

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Hello, we are about to have a Camponotus colony soon, and need suggestions on some good nests for them. We think that the test-tube they're in right now is way to small for when they have workers. If you have a suggestion, then please post it. Thank you!


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#2 Offline Kaelwizard - Posted May 8 2021 - 12:43 PM

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Look on Tarheelants

#3 Offline ANTdrew - Posted May 8 2021 - 1:12 PM

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A Tarheel Ants mini-hearth is basically ideal for small Camponotus colonies.
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#4 Offline SleepyAsianAnter - Posted May 8 2021 - 1:13 PM

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What species? How many workers? Are you looking for practicality or display? Do you have a budget? 


#5 Offline AntsLA-1 - Posted May 8 2021 - 6:00 PM

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What species? How many workers? Are you looking for practicality or display? Do you have a budget?

C. Sansabeanus, Camponotus US CA02 and C. Vicinus Budget is under $45.


I'm looking for a flat design with no outworld, I have so many.


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#6 Offline UtahAnts - Posted May 8 2021 - 6:21 PM

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I second THA, but if you don't want an outworld, I'd recomend something from Foranto. He makes to order and his flat nests look pretty clean

 

 


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#7 Offline AntsLA-1 - Posted May 9 2021 - 2:46 PM

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Does HighTechAnts have good nests for Camponotus?


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#8 Offline ANTdrew - Posted May 9 2021 - 3:49 PM

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Does HighTechAnts have good nests for Camponotus?

Not better than a mini-hearth.
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#9 Offline gs5248 - Posted May 9 2021 - 8:00 PM

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A mini hearth would honestly be your best option. I know it is not that helpful since you want a horizontal nest without an outworld, but the mini hearth really is just your best option.


#10 Offline JenC - Posted May 9 2021 - 8:38 PM

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Tub and tube would work till year 2 or 3 depending on species.
Current Colonies:
1x Camponotus Vicinus (3 Workers)

Single Queens:
3x Camponotus Clarithorax
4x Camponotus Maritimus
5x Camponotus Ca02
7x Camponotus Sansabeanus
1x Myrmecocustus Testaceus
3x Prenolepis Imparis
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