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[gs5248]

Does anyone think founding formicarium's like the discus from Tarheel Ants are actually worth it? Or are test tubes just the best solution? I mean is it worth it if you can just use a test tube?

Edited by gs5248, July 9 2023 - 6:59 PM.

[AntsCali098]

Do you mean a single queen?

[gs5248]

Yeah, as a test tube replacement. Single queen and later a few workers maybe.

[AntsCali098]

A test tube works just as good, not worth it for a single queen.

[kiedeerk]

Test tube imo still best for majority of queens

I highly recommend AC test tube portal as bridge from test tube to formicarium

I have had great success with this method for all my ants. It’s also the cheapest

Edited by kiedeerk, July 10 2023 - 2:35 AM.

[MrLunk]

When a 1 Dollar test-tube-setup for a founding colony, even with with nanitics and a few dozen workers is a proven working method...
I think 30$ is a lot

Edited by MrLunk, July 10 2023 - 3:43 AM.

[antperson24]

His formicaria are great, but I don't think its worth 30$ for a founding setup. If you want to try something different, you could use an unoccupied mini hearth (don't buy one just for that), he says he raises queens in those. 

[Hothkinstroy]

Test tubes are very affordable and reliable... it's just the better option.