Formicarium Giant XL
699,90 zł
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Escape-Proof Design
Stable Humidity System
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Clear Viewing
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Description
Fifty centimetres of nest, end to end (50 × 17 × 8 cm). The Giant XL is the longest standard acrylic nest we make, built for a mature colony of 1,500–2,400 workers and topped with 20 mm chambers that clear the biggest worker castes. A full-length 50 cm arena spreads the whole society into one view: nurseries, food stores, refuse piles and foraging trails at once.
Want the whole colony at a glance? Bring home the Giant XL.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 50 × 17 × 8 cm |
|---|---|
| Material |
Acrylic |
| Arena |
50 × 10 × 8 cm |
| Hydration |
Built-in sponge |
| Made in |
Poland |
| Colony capacity |
1500–2400 workers |
| Move in from |
30 workers |
Formicarium Giant XL — the longest standard acrylic ant nest for a panoramic colony view
This acrylic ant nest is the long one: at a full 50 cm (50 × 17 × 8 cm) the Giant XL is the largest standard acrylic formicarium ANTonTOP makes, and it spreads a mature colony out into one long view. Foragers running real trails and brood across chamber after chamber lay out along its length rather than in a small block. The 20 mm chambers house even the biggest worker castes, and the full-length 50 × 10 × 8 cm arena gives a large foraging force somewhere to go. Laser-cut from 3 mm acrylic in Poland and shipped with tracked EU and worldwide delivery.
Specifications
| Material | 3 mm precision laser-cut acrylic, stainless screws (~30 parts) — made in Poland |
| Overall dimensions | 50 × 17 × 8 cm |
| Arena | 50 × 10 × 8 cm — full-length foraging space |
| Nest section | 50 × 17 cm |
| Chamber height | 20 mm — the tallest in the range, for the largest worker castes |
| Colony capacity | 1,500–2,400 workers |
| Humidity | internal sponge system, water via 3 mm port (syringe), 1–2×/week |
| Ventilation | laser-cut micro-perforations — passive airflow |
| Difficulty | beginner-friendly |
| Suitable species | Camponotus nicobarensis, Camponotus fedtschenkoi, Messor barbarus, Lasius niger |
| Colour / sticker | assorted as standard (specific on request) |
Why length works
With a really large colony, a tall block of chambers hides as much as it shows. Spread the same colony across 50 cm and the full division of labour opens up: where the brood is kept, where seeds or prey are stored, where the refuse goes, which trail the foragers favour today. The 20 mm chambers fit the biggest workers without crowding. This is not a founding nest, so if your colony is still building, start it in part of the nest and open the rest as it grows.
Humidity and care
Add water to the internal sponge through the 3 mm port with a syringe once or twice a week; it travels by capillary action between the layered sheets, holding an even moisture gradient the colony can read for itself, never wetting the ants. Top up before the sponge dries and avoid flooding. Laser-cut micro-perforations run the full length of arena and nest for continuous airflow without drafts, so clear leftover food promptly to keep condensation and mold off the long panes.
Setup and escape protection
The Giant XL arrives clean and ready. Peel the protective film from both faces for clear walls, connect a tube if joining an outworld, fill the humidity chamber and populate. The fitted lid and arena walls hold workers in; for tiny or climbing species, a thin band of anti-escape fluid around the arena rim adds security.
Pairs well with
Several drinking dishes for a large foraging force, protein and carbohydrate jelly for balanced feeding, soft tweezers for brood and food, and a syringe for watering. When even 50 cm fills up, tubing links a second arena or another nest from our formicaria range. Dress the long arena with sand, stones or moss, leaving clear paths so feeding and cleaning stay easy.
FAQ
How big a colony does the Giant XL suit?
Roughly 1,500–2,400 workers — mature, large colonies.
What sets it apart from the other nests?
It is the longest at 50 cm with 20 mm chambers, for a panoramic display.
Which species fit?
The 20 mm chambers house the largest worker castes, so it suits big species as well as medium-to-large ones.
How do I water it?
Through the 3 mm port with a syringe, once or twice a week, into the sponge — lightly moist, never flooded.
Can I expand it?
Yes — connect a second arena or nest by tube when the colony needs more room.
How is it shipped?
Dispatched in 24 h from Poland with tracked EU and worldwide delivery, year-round with heat or cool packs and a live arrival guarantee.
A note on care: each item is built for a specific job — please use it only as intended. Responsibility for correct, safe use rests with the keeper; ANTonTOP accepts no liability for misuse or damage from improper use.
Kuba Zając (verified owner) –
Prawdziwy Gigant! To już mój trzeci giant 2 dla moich nico
Marcelina (verified owner) –
Hodujemy w tym formikarium Myrmicaria ponad rok i mrówki w tym czują się świetnie!