Lair (Black/Red 77) Fortress or a single 4x8" foraging

or a single 4x8" foraging area (same size as Nucleus and Hearth)

Blunt-tip syringe

Acrylic tops

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis are a medium-sized ant species so we will make chambers sized for them unless you state otherwise in your comments

In the photos and video you will see two smaller magnets that are no longer used and the new setup is preferable using only one magnet underneath

Lair (Black/Red 77) Fortress or a single 4x8" foragingThe Lair formicarium is specifically designed for Myrmecocystus spp. (honey pot ants), a horizontal formicarium where repletes have areas to hang from while being forced closer to the glass surfaces. Any ant species is recommended for the formicarium, which has two water towers . Features: 4x4" nest space Medium and Large Ant Species 2 Water Towers (15 ml capacity) 1 3 8 expansion port for connecting to other habitats foraging areas magnetically