{"product_id":"myrmeco-nano-ant-nest-starter-kit","title":"Myrmeco Nano Ant Nest Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyrmeco \u003ci\u003enano \u003c\/i\u003eAnt Nest Starter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate, founding starter kit designed for beginners and experienced alike. Discovering and learning about the fascinating life of ants could not be easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully crafted with founding queens and young colonies in mind, the Myrmeco nano kit provides everything you need to get started. From either one single queen or a small colony upto 30-50 workers (depending on the species).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis formicarium simulates a realistic claustral chamber that the queen would create in the wild as well as providing a great starting environment for your young colony. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does this provide a substrate that mimics their natural environment, it also ensures that a humidity gradient can be easily maintained by not one but two hydration portals located at the back of the nest allowing you to hydrate the nest material directly as well as refilling the water chamber underneath. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis formicarium is suitable for almost all species of ants, from \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Black Garden Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e such as\u003cem\u003e Lasius niger\u003c\/em\u003e to granivorous seed harvesters such as \u003cem\u003eMessor barbarus\u003c\/em\u003e to the fast ever growing, exotic species such as \u003cem\u003eCamponotus nicobarensis\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall ceiling also make it an ideal starter nest for honeypot ants such as \u003cem\u003eMyrmecocystus mexicanus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key feature of this nest is that the foraging area attaches directly on top of their nesting chamber. Allowing maximum field of observation, which is handy when observing your founding queen or small colony's behaviour. This foraging area is especially key for semi claustral queens which forage during their founding journey! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all of our nests, the Myrmeco \u003cem\u003enano \u003c\/em\u003eis modular and can be connected to others like it or any of our other Ants HQ formicariums. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarter kit contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyrmeco nano nest \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT2F connector (allows you to connect test tube to formicarium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAnotherswarm\u003c\/em\u003e nectar solution (50mL) to feed your ants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ex1 Jelly Pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXS Small feeding\/watering dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-escape barrier solution (20mL) to prevent ants escaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydration syringe \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95mm (l) x 65mm (w) x 90mm (h)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for claustral and semi - claustral queens or small colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro ventilation slits ensure even \u003cem\u003ePheidole spp. \u003c\/em\u003ecannot escape \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 hydration portals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular nature allows connection to other Ants HQ nests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Acrylic panel (to cover undeground chamber and provide dark environment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydration Syringe (blunt tip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection stoppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion portals: 2 (10mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon slip feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AntsHQ","offers":[{"title":"No thanks","offer_id":64251517993309,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Myrmica rubra (1Q |15-20 workers \u0026 brood)","offer_id":66237896327517,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Messor barbarus (1Q |2-5 workers \u0026 brood)","offer_id":66237896360285,"sku":null,"price":46.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Camponotus ligniperda queen \u0026 brood","offer_id":66237896393053,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lasius niger queen \u0026 brood","offer_id":66237896425821,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Messor barbarus (1Q| 12-15+ workers \u0026 brood)","offer_id":66237896458589,"sku":null,"price":52.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lasius niger (1Q |3-10 workers \u0026 brood)","offer_id":66237896491357,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Camponotus ligniperda (1Q | 3-10 workers \u0026 brood)","offer_id":66237896524125,"sku":null,"price":52.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/4109\/9101\/files\/MyrmecoAntNestStarterKitnano11.webp?v=1776582678","url":"https:\/\/www.antshq.co.uk\/products\/myrmeco-nano-ant-nest-starter-kit","provider":"Ants HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}