The most common species used in ant farms are the red harvester ants and carpenter ants. These species are generally easier to see once they are inside the farm and as they move. Today, ant farms have come a long way from when they were first introduced in the 1950s. Blue gel that is rich in nutrients is used instead of sand, and many farms even come with an LED light that illuminates the activity and allows for further exploration.
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