{"product_id":"formica-fusca-grauwzwarte-renmier-5-10","title":"Formica fusca, dusky ant 5-10","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFormica fusca 5-10\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Formica fusca ant is one of the best-known and most common woodland ants. They are known for their considerable speed. Red wood ants start their colonies by using fusca colonies as slaves. They take over nests. That is why these ants are also called slave ants. Our ant colonies consist of a queen, a few workers, and, depending on the phase, brood. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony contains 5 to 10 workers, and these workers have therefore been produced by the queen ant herself. The queen lays eggs in phases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe nutrition kit above is a complete diet for this nascent colony. The kit consists of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies. A larger colony also needs larger insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSuitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. Due to their size, they are also very suitable for the plaster Ant Farm and other robust products. We also recommend using an outworld. The ants can get their food there and remove waste. Many products have an integrated outworld. If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPackaging and shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool stopper behind it providing water to keep the nest tube partly moist. The colony can remain in this tube for up to a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for this period. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecifications and information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n \n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eFormica Fusca\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDifficulty class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e3. Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe species grows very slowly at first. It requires a lot of patience\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tand peace, and they are critical about food. Therefore, it is a rather\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tdifficult species to keep.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eQueen | Gyne:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e10-12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e6-10 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe larger the colony, the larger the ants that emerge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eColony type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eMonogyn or Polygyn 1 or more queen(s) per nest.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNest type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSand nests, often in sand and moss.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eRoom temperature, 15-30 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eNo, but winter dormancy. Our advice: keep them slightly cooler\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tin winter, around 15 degrees.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tFor example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tNovember-February\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur experience: even in winter at room temperature\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthese ant colonies continue to develop well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSugar or honey water and small insects:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eSimple. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThis species prefers drier conditions than, for example, Lasius\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tniger and Myrmica rubra.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDistribution area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e(Southern) Europe and (Northern) Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eAnt Farm Recommendation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic, Plaster, or Sand including Outworld area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eThe ants in this colony are impressive. They grow\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tlarge, are beautiful to behold, and are very fast. Therefore,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tensure a well-sealed nest and outworld if you want to\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tkeep these ants. Especially the beginning of the colony requires a lot\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tof precision. Plenty of rest, offering the right food, and patience.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57218224783695,"sku":"FF-5-15","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/2026027371_366e0912-69f6-4499-9d6e-b5d5c8b59d9e.jpg?v=1773830085","url":"https:\/\/ants-kingdom-mierenboerderij.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/formica-fusca-grauwzwarte-renmier-5-10","provider":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","version":"1.0","type":"link"}