{"product_id":"melophorus-queen-medium-furnace-ant","title":"Melophorus Queen, Medium – Furnace Ant","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnown as furnace ants, all species of the melophorus genus thrive in hot conditions. Because of this, we recommend that they be kept in a warm location to ensure the colony develops at the correct pace. They can often feature a cast of major that resembles Pheidole. We had a lot of trouble catching these ladies, as they only come out during the hottest parts of the day, and they’re incredibly quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown as furnace ants, all species of the melophorus genus thrive in hot conditions. Because of this, we recommend that they be kept in a warm location to ensure the colony develops at the correct pace. More in description below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecies at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Claustral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQueen size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorker size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSetup\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the founding stage, a test tube setup or founding chamber with a water source is sufficient. Once the number of workers exceeds ~25, they should be moved into a small nest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQueens do not require feeding until workers arrive. When workers arrive, feed sugars and protein regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antastic","offers":[{"title":"Queen with Brood","offer_id":50864674078882,"sku":"MelMed-Q","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen with 1-10 Workers","offer_id":50864674111650,"sku":"MelMed-QW1-10","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/8612\/6754\/files\/SIX_13936406-B7C6-4826-9BE9-A2A0C125148F.jpg?v=1794549231","url":"https:\/\/antastic.com.au\/products\/melophorus-queen-medium-furnace-ant","provider":"Antastic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}