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Small Ant farm with hidden water reservoir for new Queen starting colonies

$ 6.86

Availability: 16 in stock
  • Year: 2022
  • Brand: Antsandus
  • Condition: New

    Description

    Best for new queens starting a new colony or has a small colony.
    Both feeding area and nesting areas are about 4.5cm wide
    The feeding area has a 3D printed lid with a mesh pattern for ventilation.
    The nest area has a clear flat lid, not to be removed unless necessary, because it really disturbs the ants.
    Slowly* drop a few drops of water into the side slot of the farm to fill the hidden reservoir to raise humidity inside of the nest. The color of the plaster will darken when wet.
    Since everyones home & surrounding environment is different- as long as the entire hidden reservoir area is darken evenly, this means there is enough water inside. Just continue to add a drop or 2 at a time every week or so (depends on your environment) so keep the humidity up in the nest.
    To start just add 1 drop at a time and wait about 3-5 seconds before adding the next drop - until the color of the plaster has changed evenly across
    pH balanced Plaster (nontoxic material - safe for ants) is used because it mimics natural hard soil & its ability to absorb just enough moisture without getting mushy/ soft
    The inner passage hole has a diameter of 0.6cm, this nest is ideal for most species of ants. Please double check / research your ants size before purchasing.
    There is a connector hole (1cm diameter) that can be used to connect this piece to other farms to expand or transfer your ants when needed.
    NO ants or any insects are included. Sale of Live insects like Ants are prohibited.
    If there are any questions, please feel free to message me :)