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Minimum Pogonomyrmex tank size

Started By DaAnt , Jun 21 2021 12:48 PM

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#1 Offline DaAnt - Posted June 21 2021 - 12:48 PM

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I am wondering what the minimum fish tank size for pogonomyrmex is.

#2 Offline PetsNotPests - Posted June 21 2021 - 1:26 PM

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What's the colony size? I've found that a 20 gal. long is a very reasonable size aquarium for most larger species.

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-Camponotus sansabeanus

-Camponotus US-CA02

-Camponotus vicinus

-Formica podzolica

-Monomorium spp.

-Pogonomyrmex californicus

-Solenopsis spp.

#3 Offline DaAnt - Posted June 21 2021 - 2:15 PM

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Cool, thank you. I currently have one pogonomyrmex californicus queen and hope to find more just in case.

#4 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted June 22 2021 - 10:35 AM

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I am wondering what the minimum fish tank size for pogonomyrmex is.

well, depends on how big they will get. about pogonomyrmex... errr... you might need a big tank, so keep that in mind. i would start with a 30 gal, as that has the height for lots of plants. just remember you will have to move them at some time...

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