Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

Welcome to Formiculture.com!

This is a website for anyone interested in Myrmecology and all aspects of finding, keeping, and studying ants. The site and forum are free to use. Register now to gain access to all of our features. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies to existing threads, give reputation points to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, post status updates, manage your profile and so much more. If you already have an account, login here - otherwise create an account for free today!

Carebara Diversa setups

Started By RazzCicle767 , Nov 9 2025 4:58 PM

Please log in to reply

2 replies to this topic

#1 Offline RazzCicle767 - Posted November 9 2025 - 4:58 PM

Advanced Member

Members
49 posts

Hello everyone! I am just curious as to what ya'll keep Carebara Diversa in. This has been one of my dream species for a few years, and i'm just wondering what types of setups all of you use, as there are mixed opinions on what is best.

#2 Offline OwlThatLikesAnts - Posted Yesterday, 7:14 AM

Advanced Member

Members
557 posts

LocationMontreal, CA

I don't really think that there are many people where that have kept this species in this forum.

What I do know about them is that they require a super big setup due to the size their colonies can grow to and a huge outworld space also due to their huge size and also often being referred to as "army ants" due to their swarming and raiding behavior. Not to mention that they will also require quite a bit of food, and they will probably require you to be invested in them monetary wise.

Don't take my suggestions as word to word because I know very little about Carebara in general.

Currently keeping:

1x Formica subsericea, 35-40 workers + maybe eggs *New* 2x Camponotus nova, one has only larva

1x Crematogaster cerasi, All workers is ded :facepalm: *extreme internal screaming* 1x Myrmica ruba sp around 10 workers + pupa

*New* 1x Temnothorax curvispinosus, 101 or something worker + 3 or 4 royal mom ants + pile of white ant worms

*As you watch your ants march, remember that every thing begins with a small step and continued by diligence and shared dreams* -A.T (which is Me)

Sadly due to unforeseen consequences, I will soon be giving away my colonies (I will miss them though )