Honeycell Mini Formicarium by Por Amor Ants

Description

Dimensions: 25 x 75 x 24 mm
This unit is an ideal first formicarium for a new colony coming out of their test tube. One of the most common mistakes we encounter is moving into a formicarium to early. Still, this unit allows us to make that gradual step, avoiding stressing your new colony with an oversized formicarium.
Alternatively, it could be used as a founding chamber for bigger species like Camponotus, once the first workers arrive connect it to a small outworld and you have an easy small set-up.
This double glass design features a plastic/grout hybrid frame and an innovative hydration chamber system; the hexagonal pattern used is by far one of the most space-efficient shapes found in nature, allowing us to hold a significant amount of ants in a tiny space while having an incredible view. Each hexagon can hold 12 to 32 mid-sized ant species if they get very close and tight.
The inside walls have a very texturized surface that ants love, having a glass on the front and back on makes it so easy to observe, learn and photograph.
You have the option to add-on a pre-cut high light transmission red film.
Materials:
Optical glass (1 mm thick) with exceptional transparency mounted with Neodymium magnets, the rear glass is mounted with aquarium-safe silicone.
The frame is 3D printed using ABS plastic (sturdier than the more common PLA plastic, can tolerate hot water and does not degrade in the presence of humidity and organic matter)
The water chamber is made with a special formulation of porous grout to ensure water transport; inside walls have two layers composed of sanded grout and mineral additives.
Instructions:
Before introducing any species, please fill-up the water chamber with distilled water to its max capacity; we recommend introducing ants 24 hours after hydration.
This nest should stand with the glass on a vertical position; we do not recommend laying it flat as this will reduce the efficiency of the hydration system.
Avoid intense vibrations or impacts as this can crack the grout and glass.