Nursery Tube (20x180mm)

Ants HQ Nursery Tube (20x180mm)

Optimised for queen founding success.
 
The Ants HQ Nursery Tube (20x180mm) offers a naturalistic and humidity-controlled environment, ideal for founding large queen ants. Unlike standard test tube setups, this tube features a textured base that mimics rough soil, perfect for encouraging natural behaviour and cocoon spinning.
 
Hydration is provided through an external hole at the base, delivering steady humidity where it’s needed most. This setup is particularly beneficial for species in the Ponerinae subfamily, such as Harpegnathos venator and Odontoponera transversa, whose larvae require suitable conditions to spin cocoons effectively and support early colony growth.
 
The high humidity environment also makes this tube a great choice for native UK species like Myrmica and Lasius, supporting both young queens and developing colonies.
 
For added flexibility, the Nursery Tube can be paired with an optional mini foraging area, ideal for semi-claustral queens that need to forage, or for feeding small colonies without disrupting their nest.