I tried it. Had European Red Fire Ants Myrmica Rubra in a custom plaster of paris nest. Unfortunately it never really took off, and they eventually died off. I think I offered them too much food, and it molded in the nest before they could eat it.
Some of the Lasius species looked a little more simple to care for, just be careful you don't get any that can cause wood damage, because you will have escapes.
Paul