{"product_id":"core-strata-vertical-substrate-compact-ant-nest-formicarium-copy","title":"Core Strata - Vertical Substrate (XL) Ant Nest\/Formicarium","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; color: black;\"\u003eBuild your setup your way.....\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis modular ant nest combines a natural substrate environment with a precision 3D-printed enclosure, creating a secure and highly functional habitat for digging\/tunneling species. The vertical chamber is designed to support natural tunnelling and chamber formation while promoting stable humidity and consistent hydration. A clear acrylic viewing panel allows easy observation of colony growth and underground activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🐜\u003c\/span\u003e Key Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eDurable 3D-printed nest regulates humidity and supports brood growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #000000;\"\u003eIntegrated hydration ‘weep’ holes at different heights allows for the creation of a humidity gradient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparent acrylic front cover provides clear chamber and brood visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSloping floor and external drain allows for removal of excess water if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeep holes and drain have embedded stainless steel mesh for increased escape prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear wall ribs assist in maintaining substrate stability and reduce chances of tunnel collapse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; color: black;\"\u003eUniversal connection design fits standard tubing (13mm \u0026amp; 16mm O\/D) for easy expansion and connection to an outworld \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable Ant Species\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBest suited for smaller species that have a preference for tunneling such as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAphaenogaster longiceps (Funnel Ant), P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eheidole sp (Big Headed Ant), I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eridomyrmex bicknelli (Pavement Ant).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 200mm x 235mm x 12mm (\u003cem\u003einternal substrate chamber\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing material: 3D-printed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewing panel: Clear acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed transparent acrylic front cover \u003cem\u003e(purchased separately)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack acrylic front cover \u003cem\u003e(purchased separately)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSetup Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; color: black;\"\u003eAdd suitable substrate (\u003cem\u003enot included\u003c\/em\u003e) depending on your colony and preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #000000;\"\u003eHydrate the nest as required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect suitable tubing depending on ant species \u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; color: black;\"\u003e(13mm \u0026amp; 16mm O\/D)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the colony by attaching directly to the nest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHydration Guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd water slowly to the hydration area only – 1-2ml at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLightly damp, not saturated — avoid standing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRehydrate when the substrate begins to lighten in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency typically every 2–7 days, depending on species, temperature, and humidity needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain species-appropriate temperatures and humidity level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AnTForma","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":54829737607540,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":54829737640308,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":54829737673076,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/5058\/0596\/files\/1BF981BD-2A8A-4873-A056-0E196C65A1A4.jpg?v=1781960866","url":"https:\/\/antforma.com.au\/products\/core-strata-vertical-substrate-compact-ant-nest-formicarium-copy","provider":"AnTForma","version":"1.0","type":"link"}