Correct tube/connector diameter for Camponotus spp question

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I have purchased the below tubes and connecters which will be fine for L.niger.

antsuk.com/flexible-plastic-tubing-14-10mm-1-meter

antsuk.com/rubber-basin-connector-10mm-2-pcs

The internal diameter of the tube is 10 mm however the connecter which fits into the tube has an internal diameter of only 6/7mm.

Would this be adequate for larger species such as C.cruentatus? I'm not sure a large ant carrying a large item of food would fit through it.

They probably would, I might just be overestimating how big these ants actually are having only seen them on youtube, I just want to be sure.

I have found alternative connectors on Antstore which allow the tube to fit directly into them thus allowing a larger diameter which would be more suitable however before I commit I just want to make sure that they're needed.

Alternative connecters from Antstore-  www.antstore.net/shop/building-market/basin-link/

I think this one might work and is reasonably priced-

www.antstore.net/shop/building-market/basin-link/Basin-connector-hole-27-and-hose-10-16-mm.html

[messor2894]

10mm will be fine trueviper if prey item is too big they will cut it up to the right size. And Will be able to walk through it easy enough 

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Thanks for your reply. I've now had 3 different answers from 3 different ant forums! 16 mm, 14 mm and 10mm minimum internal tube diameters

[Wood~Ant]

Whenever you are in doubt about the correct size of tubing, always use the large size as then whether the ant ant species is large or small they get through. As Camponotus are large ants then use the biggest gauge anyway and play safe.

[Jenny]

In our case they always take flies up the tube and other insects, these are usually whole and very often get stuck. Only yesterday the senilis decided to try and get a queen wasp up the tubing but failed, but they wouldn't give up. So the large guage size covers all  ant sizes, as very often the brood gets stored in there as well.

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Apr 16, 2015 21:10:44 GMT Wood~Ant said:

Whenever you are in doubt about the correct size of tubing, always use the large size as then whether the ant ant species is large or small they get through. As Camponotus are large ants then use the biggest gauge anyway and play safe.

ok then the larger gauge it is and I've found some really good choices of tubing and connectors on Antstore's website so I'm sorted 
I am a bit of a perfectionist, especially when it comes to keeping exotic pet species, and this was the last thing that I wasn't really 100% sure about.