NEW from 04/2024:
The feeding basin is now supplied with a sliding door. For easier feeding and cleaning.
The pipes now have a 50 mm diameter and no longer 60 mm. This allows for much more flexible expansion and connection options.
We have replaced the old connectors with fully transparent new connectors. Including fully transparent nuts.
We have also added formicarium pads for all basins (protection of furniture and basins and against vibration)
Includes:
1x ANTCUBE Arena 30x30x60 with sliding door
1x frame for sliding door
2x ANTCUBE Arena 30x30x30cm
3x ant arena frame 30x30cm
3x ant arena cover 30x30cm
12x fixing point for arena cover
1x ant tube - crystal clear 50mm - 1m (halved)
1x substrate - rainforest - 1 kg
1x Formicarium granules 200ml - beige
3x Formicarium base 30x30
5x Formicarium plug for 50mm hole
6x grid insert - 50mm - stainless steel
4x tank connector 1 1/2" to 50mm - crystal clear
4x Formicarium nut 1 1/2 inch - crystal clear
1x drinking trough clear 20ml - sponge
1x mini thermo-hygrometer analog - display - hanging !! New: Better accuracy with Mini Thermo- Hygrometer digital (Article No. 1002504) !!!
1x tweezers spring steel - wide - soft
1x Formicarium tweezers - plastic
1x hand magnifier - 2x - 30mm
1x ant escape protection oil 10ml
1x foam wiper 150x18x2,5mm
1x spray bottle Sprayer 0.5 liter - brass nozzle
1x Rose petals 100g - dried
2x photo back wall - rainforest - 30x30
1x photo back wall - rainforest - 30x60 - high
Description:
This expandable starter set for all leafcutter ant species contains, in addition to the optimally adapted formicarium, the appropriate accessories for keeping these ants. The voluminous basins allow easy handling for feeding and cleaning. The large holes (50 mm) and tubes not only make it easy to observe the ants, they also allow the animals to remove large pieces of leaf. The stainless steel mesh inserts ensure good ventilation and are robust against mechanical impact. Even large colonies of leaf-cutter ants, which are very fond of cutting, are unable to penetrate them. The sturdy screw sockets are also absolutely bite-proof. The new "Mini Thermo- Hygrometer" can be placed on the ground or sticked with double sided tape on the backside and displays the climate values. If necessary, the humidity can be increased using the spray bottle.
Important: Please moisten the substrate before use so that the mixture can bind and develop a firm hold in the ant farm. In addition, if the substrate is too dry and dusty, the ants' airways may be blocked and, in the worst case, the animals may suffocate.
Notes on production
The glass is cut to size in accordance with DIN 1249 with a tolerance of +/- 1 mm. Additional escape protection is essential for extremely small ant species.
Description of sliding door arena: Our ANTCUBE arena 30x30x60 with sliding door was developed to be able to work comfortably even in full formicaria. They are particularly useful as a formicarium for weaver ants (Polyrhachis and Oecophylla) as they like to build upwards and need a host plant. Sometimes it can be difficult to remove waste from the animals at the bottom of the formicarium, for example. This is not a problem with this specially adapted tank. The sliding door is also very practical for feeding basins for Acromyrmex or Atta leafcutter ants, as plant remains and other waste can be disposed of easily. You can also use the sliding door frame (item no. 1005648) to prevent the animals from escaping while you are working.
