Your first colony
How to choose a species, prepare an arena, and protect a young queen.
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Explore species, follow living colonies, and document their growth together with the community.
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134species in the guide
6living colony stories
2observation records
6community members
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Life inside the community
My Black Formica
My Black FormicaWorkers: 0Brood: 0Queens: 1
Formica fusca
Wooden Fire Ants
Wooden Fire AntsWorkers: 0Brood: 0Queens: 1
Myrmica rubra
Black Wooden Giants
Black Wooden GiantsWorkers: 0Brood: 0Queens: 1
Camponotus vagus
Always Alone
Always AloneWorkers: 0Brood: 0Queens: 1
Odontomachus monticola
Astutus Band
Astutus BandWorkers: 4Brood: 5Queens: 1
Ectomomyrmex astutus
Big fellows from the Carpathian Mountains
Big fellows from the Carpathian MountainsWorkers: 20Brood: 5Queens: 1
Camponotus ligniperda
People behind the colonies
Active explorers
Meet the people who regularly share their observations and experience.
Educational section
Responsible keeping begins with knowledge
A comfortable formicarium
Humidity, ventilation, and room for healthy colony growth.
Read guideObservation journal
What to record to see progress and notice changes early.
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