Hi guys
Im pretty new to the hobby but i cannot stop thinking about a H.gigas colony. I can get hold of slings from the same egg sac. How many do i need to start with and how do i go about starting it etc etc? i would appreciate some input as these spiders have caught my attention in a big way

I kept some communally for a short period, before splitting them up.
As scarab mentioned in a previous thread, they are not "communal" in the true sense of the word. Limited space doesn't seem to be neccessary for them to live together peacefully as in the case of certain pokies, so a relatively large tank should work just fine for them.
I would recommend feeding them regularly to avoid cannibalism and watch for any fights starting amoungst the "community".
If you suffer a loss or 3, I would rather split them up.

great. Im keen to at least give it a bash and see if i can manage it. What other spiders can be successfully and easily kept in a colony. H incei i have heard?