{"product_id":"nursery-tube-25x180mm","title":"Nursery Tube (25x180mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnts HQ Nursery Tube (25x180mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned for successful colony founding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ants HQ Nursery Tube is purpose-built for founding large queen ants or small colonies of large species, especially those that require specific environmental conditions. Unlike traditional test tube setups, this design features a naturalistic, textured base that mimics rough soil, essential for encouraging natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoisture is delivered via an external hydration hole at the base, creating a humid microclimate that’s ideal for species like \u003cem\u003eHarpegnathos venator\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOdontoponera transversa\u003c\/em\u003e (Ponerinae subfamily).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis humidity and texture combination helps larvae spin their cocoons properly, increasing the chances of successful colony development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis setup is also well-suited for native UK species such as \u003cem\u003eMyrmica\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLasius\u003c\/em\u003e, providing the high humidity levels their queens and early colonies thrive in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor added versatility, the Nursery Tube can be extended with an optional mini foraging area, perfect for semi-claustral queens that require external feeding, or for nourishing small but growing colonies without disturbing their nest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntsHQ","offers":[{"title":"No extension","offer_id":66218075193693,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Foraging arena","offer_id":66237892297053,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/4109\/9101\/files\/NurseryTube_25x180mm_1.webp?v=1776675383","url":"https:\/\/www.antshq.co.uk\/products\/nursery-tube-25x180mm","provider":"Ants HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}