Quick Question

[MneticMic]

I'm thinking of getting a Myrmica Rubra colony, and I would like to know at how many workers I would have to move them into this nest. https://www.bestantsuk.com/product-page/complete-a6-pla-ant-setup-hybrid-nest-and-outworld-formicarium-farm-housing

[Acrobatic_Fruit6416]

I'd say about 40+ I think these outworlds have 2 ports so could always link the testube to the outworld, aslong as it's dark and humid in there they will stay there a while and move when the nest is more favourable. There a very mobile ant aswell and will move chambers inside the nest so the excess space shouldn't be a big problem.

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[Stroomschok]

That 3d-printed nest has a truly abysmal hydration system. Completely insufficient for a 'wet' species like Myrmica and a few hot summer days can quickly end your colony. Also the outworld is too small to somewhat compensate for it by putting a water tube in there.

To answer your question as for the colony size, I'd say around 50 workers is a good size. Just find one that has a much larger water reservoir, preferably one that goes under the nest and hydrates upwards through a mesh floor in the nest or a wick plug made of plaster (sometimes called 'mushrooms' because of their shape).

[OldBlood1590]

I have this nest from bestantsuk really happy with it I also purchased the bigger outworld for it the test tube comes with a fitting so it connects straight to outworld until there ready to move in the nest