Thermometer + Hygrometer with Probe — Inside-Nest Monitor
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Buy a thermometer and hygrometer with external probe from ANTonTOP. The probe goes inside the formicarium on a long cable, the display sits outside – so you measure what your ants actually experience, not the room around them. Temperature range -50 / +70 °C.
The right choice for sealed or insulated setups where ambient readings do not reflect interior conditions. Essential for hydrated nests and humidity-sensitive species.
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Thermometer + Hygrometer with Probe – Inside-Nest Monitor
A combined thermometer and hygrometer with a remote probe on a long cable. The probe sensor can be placed directly inside a closed formicarium, terrarium, or breeding box – measuring the actual conditions the colony experiences, not the ambient room conditions. The display unit sits outside, showing both temperature and humidity in real time. For sealed or insulated setups where ambient readings do not accurately reflect internal conditions, the probe version is the correct choice.
Specifications
- Display: large LCD – temperature and humidity visible simultaneously
- Temperature range: -50 °C to +70 °C
- Humidity measurement: included
- Probe: sensor on a long cable – flexible placement in any location
- Refresh rate: fast – near-instant readings
- Power: coin-cell battery (replaceable)
When You Need a Probe
Ambient-only thermometers tell you the room temperature. That is fine for open arenas where air mixes freely with the room. But it stops being accurate as soon as you:
- seal the formicarium (lid, sealed connector, plugged tubes)
- insulate it (foam wrap, cabinet enclosure)
- add a heat source on one side
- hydrate a chamber, raising local humidity
In all of these, the inside of the nest runs measurably different from the room. A probe is the only way to know what your colony actually experiences.
How to Use It
Run the probe cable through a connector port or under the arena lid into the nest zone. Position the sensor where you want to measure – usually the brood chamber or the warmest part of the nest. Tape the cable along the route to keep it tidy. The display unit stays outside, mounted with the included adhesive or on a flat surface nearby.
Calibrate occasionally by comparing against a known-good reference (room thermometer, glass of room-temperature water). The sensor itself is stable; cable kinks or connector wear are more common failure points.
Compatibility
- Works inside all closed formicarium types – acrylic, gypsum, ytong
- Pair with our heating mat to actively control what the probe is measuring
- Essential for tropical and hydration-dependent species in our live ant catalogue
Care & Maintenance
Keep the display unit dry and wipe it with a dry cloth. The probe sensor is splash-resistant but not waterproof, so keep it in the nest air space rather than the hydration chamber. Coil the cable loosely for storage instead of kinking it at one point, since cable and connector wear are the usual failure points. Replace the coin-cell battery when readings drift.
What’s in the Box
- 1 × digital thermometer + hygrometer display unit
- 1 × remote probe on cable
- Coin-cell battery included
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the probe cable?
Roughly 1 metre. Long enough for any single-formicarium setup; if you need longer, use a 5 mm passive extender (any electronics shop).
Can the probe go in water?
The sensor is splash-resistant but not designed for submersion. Keep it dry and place it in the air space of the nest, not in the hydration chamber itself.
Why does the probe read different from a separate room thermometer?
Because they are measuring different places. The probe sees the inside of the nest; the room thermometer sees the air around your desk. If they match closely, your formicarium is well-ventilated; if they diverge a lot, the setup is well-sealed or actively heated.
Probe vs no-probe – which should I buy?
Open arena and well-ventilated setups: no-probe (cheaper). Sealed formicaria, hydrated nests, heat-mat setups: probe. If unsure, the probe version handles both situations.
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