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How to increase the size of a Crematogaster Colony?

Started By evanmancini2011 , May 17 2025 7:09 AM

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#1 Offline evanmancini2011 - Posted May 17 2025 - 7:09 AM

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I have a Crematogaster colony with about 120 workers and was wondering what is the best way to increase their numbers fast? I keep them at 75 to 80 degrees if that helps at all!

Thank you for your time!

Evan Mancini

#2 Offline AntBoi3030 - Posted May 17 2025 - 7:42 AM

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Protien, protien, and protien. Give feed them insects regularly, every day if you can. I give my Crematogaster a medium sized cricket a day and try to mix in other insects.

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#3 Offline ANTdrew - Posted May 17 2025 - 9:01 AM

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Protien, protien, and protien. Give feed them insects regularly, every day if you can. I give my Crematogaster a medium sized cricket a day and try to mix in other insects.

This. Also try to increase heat. 75 is low for them.

"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
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