ANTCUBE Starter Set L – 20×20cm – Gypsum
About This Product
The ANTCUBE Starter Set L is an ideal choice for both novice and experienced antkeepers. Measuring 20×20 cm, this gypsum-based starter set is designed to accommodate various ant species, particularly those that prefer nesting in natural cavities. With its prefabricated tunnels and chambers, this set provides a perfect environment for your ants to thrive.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Starter Kit: Includes everything you need to start your antkeeping journey, such as an ant arena, ant farm, plaster nest, and various accessories.
- Customizable Environment: The set allows for additional modules to be connected via 50mm holes, enabling you to enhance your setup with foggers, fans, or lights.
- Easy Maintenance: Features like the removable frame and ant escape protection oil make it simple to manage your ant farm.
- Climate Monitoring: Comes with a mini thermo-hygrometer to help you keep track of the environmental conditions within the habitat.
- Safe Feeding Options: Includes Cricket Jam, a nutritious protein source for your ants, ensuring they receive essential nutrients without the need for live food.
Product Highlights
Gypsum/Plaster Nest
The gypsum/plaster nest is designed for easy insertion into the transparent ant farm, providing a natural habitat for your ants. It can also be filled with the included sand-clay substrate to create a more customized environment.
Drinking Solutions
The set includes a 2ml drinking trough designed for honey or sugar solutions and a 20ml sponge drinking trough for water, ensuring your ants stay hydrated and nourished.
Why Choose This Product?
Versatile Setup: The ANTCUBE Starter Set L is perfect for various ant species, making it a versatile choice for any antkeeper.
Quality Materials: Made from high-quality gypsum, the set is designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for your ants.
Care Instructions
Before use, it is essential to moisten the substrate to ensure it binds properly and provides a secure environment for your ants. A recommended soil layer of 2 mm will prevent ants from burrowing into the arena. Keep the nest in a dry or slightly moist formicarium to avoid mold growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of ants can I keep in this starter set?
A: The ANTCUBE Starter Set L is suitable for various ant species, especially those that prefer nesting in natural cavities.
Q: How do I maintain the humidity in the ant farm?
A: Use the mini thermo-hygrometer to monitor climate values and ensure the substrate is slightly moist without being overly wet to prevent mold.
Q: Can I connect additional modules to this set?
A: Yes, the set features 50mm holes that allow you to connect additional modules such as foggers, fans, or lights as needed.
Q: How should I feed my ants?
A: The included Cricket Jam provides a convenient protein source, while the drinking troughs can be used for honey/sugar solutions and water.
Q: Is the Cricket Jam suitable for all ant species?
A: The Cricket Jam is not suitable for hunting ant species that require live food, such as certain ponerines.
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About This Product
The ANTCUBE Starter Set L is an ideal choice for both novice and experienced antkeepers. Measuring 20×20 cm, this gypsum-based starter set is designed to accommodate various ant species, particularly those that prefer nesting in natural cavities. With its prefabricated tunnels and chambers, this set provides a perfect environment for your ants to thrive.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Starter Kit: Includes everything you need to start your antkeeping journey, such as an ant arena, ant farm, plaster nest, and various accessories.
- Customizable Environment: The set allows for additional modules to be connected via 50mm holes, enabling you to enhance your setup with foggers, fans, or lights.
- Easy Maintenance: Features like the removable frame and ant escape protection oil make it simple to manage your ant farm.
- Climate Monitoring: Comes with a mini thermo-hygrometer to help you keep track of the environmental conditions within the habitat.
- Safe Feeding Options: Includes Cricket Jam, a nutritious protein source for your ants, ensuring they receive essential nutrients without the need for live food.
Product Highlights
Gypsum/Plaster Nest
The gypsum/plaster nest is designed for easy insertion into the transparent ant farm, providing a natural habitat for your ants. It can also be filled with the included sand-clay substrate to create a more customized environment.
Drinking Solutions
The set includes a 2ml drinking trough designed for honey or sugar solutions and a 20ml sponge drinking trough for water, ensuring your ants stay hydrated and nourished.
Why Choose This Product?
Versatile Setup: The ANTCUBE Starter Set L is perfect for various ant species, making it a versatile choice for any antkeeper.
Quality Materials: Made from high-quality gypsum, the set is designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for your ants.
Care Instructions
Before use, it is essential to moisten the substrate to ensure it binds properly and provides a secure environment for your ants. A recommended soil layer of 2 mm will prevent ants from burrowing into the arena. Keep the nest in a dry or slightly moist formicarium to avoid mold growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of ants can I keep in this starter set?
A: The ANTCUBE Starter Set L is suitable for various ant species, especially those that prefer nesting in natural cavities.
Q: How do I maintain the humidity in the ant farm?
A: Use the mini thermo-hygrometer to monitor climate values and ensure the substrate is slightly moist without being overly wet to prevent mold.
Q: Can I connect additional modules to this set?
A: Yes, the set features 50mm holes that allow you to connect additional modules such as foggers, fans, or lights as needed.
Q: How should I feed my ants?
A: The included Cricket Jam provides a convenient protein source, while the drinking troughs can be used for honey/sugar solutions and water.
Q: Is the Cricket Jam suitable for all ant species?
A: The Cricket Jam is not suitable for hunting ant species that require live food, such as certain ponerines.