{"product_id":"formilab-ant-nest","title":"Formilab Ant Nest (S)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe small formiLAB nest is perfect for a small colony of ants of upto 200-300 workers depending on the species. This small nest allows your growing colony to develop in a comfortable and small space adewuate for their size. A natural piece of sponge or a plaster piece, to which water is added, provides the essential moisture needed within the nest, and also provides a moisture gradient for the queen and colony to raise their brood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\t\u003cli\u003e19cm (l) x 6.5cm (w) x 3cm (h); includes integrated monitor  (does not take into account outworld)\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eAccurately monitor temperature and moisture within the nest\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eChoose to have a monitor with or without a thermostat probe cutout\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eStrong 3mm Perspex® used throughout the nest\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eThe V4 connectors are now secured with a screw for additional strength and maximum security\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eNatural sponge pieces or plaster to add moisture to the nest\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eThe sponge or plaster can be removed or replaced at any point if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eDifferent elevations within the nest\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eStandoffs for heat cables supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eConnector for use with Standoffs included\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003ePVC Tube Connector V4 included\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eTemperature and moisture monitor can be transferred if you buy another V4 nest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nest is supplied with a strong 3mm clear Perspex lid for viewing within the nest, but also comes with a dark red Perspex lid to keep the nest dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA PVC tube  connector V4 is supplied with the foundation nest to connect it to an outworld or an arena. The tube connector is designed for PVC tube which has an outer diameter of 13mm and an inner diameter of 10mm. Tube can vary slightly in dimensions, but the tube connector is designed to fit the tube in our shop perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can also attach any of our other V4 Connectors to this nest, including our Tubeless Connector V4. This nest can also use crystal clear 10mm ID or 16mm ID acrylic tube with our new acrylic tube connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this nest, and all our nests special, is the ability to attach our temperature and moisture monitor to it. This is included with this nest and simply attaches to the formicarium with the screws which are supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo read more about the Bluetooth monitor please click here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach species of ant has its own temperature and moisture requirement within the nest. For example, Lasius niger ants prefer a moisture level of between 10-50% and a temperature of between 20-27°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn order for your colony to be happy and for your queen to lay eggs at an optimal rate, you should keep the nest within these moisture and temperature ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur temperature and moisture monitor makes this job easy. If the nest is too dry, and a few drops of water and watch the humidity within the nest increase. Or, if the nest is too cold, use a heat cable to raise the temperature. No longer do you need to guess if your nest is at the correct temperature or humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using a heat cable rather than a heat mat to heat the nest, because a heat cable can be used to heat a certain part of a nest to provide a temperature gradient for your ants. A heat cable can also be used to heat more than one nest at a time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare must be taken when using a heat cable, and only very low wattage cables should be used. We recommend using these 15w heat cables which we have successfully tested with our nests\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntsHQ","offers":[{"title":"No thanks","offer_id":64259038511453,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"+formiLAB Outworld","offer_id":66237890756957,"sku":null,"price":62.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/4109\/9101\/files\/formiLAB_small_black3.webp?v=1776685139","url":"https:\/\/www.antshq.co.uk\/products\/formilab-ant-nest","provider":"Ants HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}