Most basic setup

[Acromyrmexbob]

It is really easy to provide for a new colony of Leaf Cutting Ants. Basically you need to prevent them from escaping and you need to make them warm and humid. The picture below is of a basic starter set up which, for me, ticks the boxes.



The tank has 2 islands, one for the nest box, one for the food. Heat and humidity is provided by pouring around 7cm of water into the bottom of the tank and heating it to around 30C. The addition of a small pump ensures the ants will not escape. When the colony grows very large the whole tank can be filled with soil and the top moat becomes the escape proofing.
It is easy to replicate this idea using a normal aquarium, two bricks and a container for the nest. [/img]

[Deansie26]

I used this when I got my first colony and it works great, bullet proof really!

[Acromyrmexbob]

I used this when I got my first colony and it works great, bullet proof really!

Now Jamie, youre being silly. Its made of glass. How can it be bullet proof!
Now that I come to think of it, I could offer that as an optional upgrade. Maybe sell these in areas where there are wars or something. So you can still keep Leaf Cutting ants when there are bullets flying about. Great idea!

[Deansie26]

Now I need to inform you Andrew, some parts of Glasgow may require bullet proof glass LMAO!!

[Britishants.com]

So it's an ideal tank for Paraponera!

[Acromyrmexbob]

Okay, thats taking it to a new low!
One of those jokes that only really sad people laugh at.... wait, I just did!

[acro-attaman]

Hi Andrew any idea when my tank is coming?

[Acromyrmexbob]

Will PM you.