If you’ve ever wondered how a niche hobby like antkeeping became a global phenomenon, look no further than AntsCanada. What started as a personal obsession for Mikey Bustos quickly evolved into the most influential channel for ant enthusiasts around the world. Through his YouTube channel, Bustos not only introduced people to the fascinating world of ants, but also built a community that continues to thrive today independent of him.

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In recent years, AntsCanada’s content has shifted toward a more entertainment-focused approach, featuring elaborate storylines and captivating setups. While these newer videos are fun to watch, help engage a wider audience, and could be considered antkeeping 'masterpieces', they are today less focused on overall antkeeping knowledge. His newer videos branch out to topics such as his giant vivariums, termites, and even reptiles! Thankfully, we are still able to go back on AntsCanada's channel and access the rich wealth of antkeeping information which is more relevant to beginning antkeepers, even today. 

 

Listed below are​ some of the most useful videos or guides from Mikey Bustos for someone who's interested in ants, which were largely used to found the antkeeping community today. We also list some of the best places to find antkeeping information and advice from a more modern standpoint. 

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Overall:

• AntsCanada is the largest reason for the growth of the Antkeeping community today.

• AntsCanada's modern videos are absolutely amazing, but his older videos are more tutorial-oriented.

• Modern antkeeping knowledge is best picked up from online communities, such as Discord servers, Reddits, and Formiculture.