Ant Care Guides

Practical, step-by-step care sheets to help your colony thrive — from hydration and nesting to feeding schedules and common mistakes. Use the search and filters below to find the guide you need.

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Tip: start with a species guide, then use the feeding and setup guides as your checklist.

Camponotus Care Guide

SpeciesBeginnerCarpenter Ants

Setup, feeding, hydration, and growth expectations for Camponotus colonies.

Pogonomyrmex Care Guide

SpeciesBeginnerHarvester Ants

Setup, feeding, hydration, and growth expectations for Pogonomyrmex colonies.

Pheidole Care Guide

SpeciesBeginnerBig Headed Ants

Setup, feeding, hydration, and growth expectations for Pheidole colonies.

Formica Care Guide

SpeciesIntermediateFast-growing

Best nest types, feeding rhythm, and how to avoid common Formica stressors.

Myrmecocystus (Honeypot) Care Guide

SpeciesAdvancedHeat & dry

Temperature gradients, hydration balance, and long-term success with honeypot colonies.

Feeding Guide (Sugar + Protein)

FeedingBeginnerChecklist

Simple feeding schedule, portion size, and what to do if your ant colony stops eating.

Hydration & Humidity Guide

HydrationBeginnerAvoid mold

How to keep hydration stable without flooding, mold, or condensation problems.

Nest Setup & Moving Guide

SetupBeginnerStep-by-step

When to move, how to connect setups, and how to reduce stress during transitions.

Troubleshooting Guide

TroubleshootingIntermediateFix fast

Common issues like mold, stress, low activity, escape attempts, and what to do next.

Seasonal Care Guide

SeasonalIntermediateWinter

Seasonal routines, activity changes, and what “normal” looks like through the year.

Seasonal Care Guide

SeasonalIntermediateWinter

Seasonal routines, activity changes, and what “normal” looks like through the year.

Quick setup tip: If you’re new, start with Feeding and Hydration, then read your species guide.
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