{"product_id":"myrmeco-ii-ant-nest-starter-kit","title":"Myrmeco II Ant Nest Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyrmeco II Ant Nest Starter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Myrmeco II Ant Nest Starter Kit is a complete ant keeping setup designed to take your colony from its early stages through to a much larger, established colony, without needing to continually move them into a new nest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the kit is our \u003cstrong\u003eMyrmeco II\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring \u003cstrong\u003e9 individual nesting chambers\u003c\/strong\u003e, an integrated outworld and a clever separator system that allows the available nesting space to grow alongside your ants. Start small. Expand as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most important features of the Myrmeco II is the inclusion of \u003cstrong\u003eseparator plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and they're something we strongly recommend using with younger colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnt colonies don't necessarily benefit from having lots of space from day one. In fact, a young founding colony will generally feel much more secure with a smaller nesting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're starting with a colony of \u003cstrong\u003efewer than 20 workers\u003c\/strong\u003e, for example, we recommend using the separator plugs so they initially have access to \u003cstrong\u003ejust the first nesting chamber and the outworld\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce they've grown and begun filling that chamber, simply remove the next plug and give them access to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 chamber → 2 chambers → 3 chambers → eventually all 9 chambers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis allows the Myrmeco II to effectively \u003cstrong\u003egrow with your colony\u003c\/strong\u003e, without you having to replace or physically expand the nest itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs your colony becomes established, you can gradually open additional chambers at their pace until they're eventually making use of the entire Myrmeco II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated LED lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to illuminate the nest and outworld at the touch of a button, giving you an even better view of your colony as it develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything you need to get started\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe've put this kit together to remove the guesswork from setting up your first colony. Alongside the Myrmeco II itself, you'll receive the essential feeding, hydration and ant keeping accessories needed to get your colony settled and growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe integrated outworld provides a dedicated area for feeding and observing your ants, while the nesting chambers allow you to watch the colony develop beneath the red cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith room to progressively expand through \u003cstrong\u003eall 9 chambers\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Myrmeco II Starter Kit is particularly well suited to anyone looking for a setup they won't quickly outgrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyrmeco II Ant Nest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparator plugs for progressive chamber expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eLight up chambers controlled by 3 buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eAnt colony of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eNectar solution\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eJelly pots\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eFeeding dish\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eWater dispenser\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eNectar dispenser\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eEscape prevention solution\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eHydration syringe\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eThermometer\/hygrometer\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eRed nest cover\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eTubing and connectors for future expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eSize: 180mm (l) x 100mm (w) x 194mm (h)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're starting with a queen and her first handful of workers or an already established colony, the Myrmeco II gives you the ability to \u003cstrong\u003estart small and expand their world as they grow\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't rush to give a young colony all 9 chambers. 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