Formicarium Pearl L
499,90 zł
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Formicarium Pearl L is a large-format gypsum nest for established colonies of 500–1200 workers. A flowing corridor layout winds through the 20×20 cm footprint, giving the colony a natural, varied interior while keeping the whole nest visible and easy to manage. Multiple humidity chambers and a staged latch system make it a professional-grade home, ready from day one.
A serious gypsum nest for a thriving colony. Buy your Pearl L gypsum formicarium from ANTonTOP.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 20 × 20 × 7 cm |
|---|---|
| Material |
Gypsum |
| Arena |
18 × 7.5 × 7 cm |
| Colony capacity |
500–1200 workers |
| Hydration |
Moisten the plaster |
| Move in from |
30 workers |
Formicarium Pearl L — large gypsum nest with a flowing corridor layout
Pearl L is the large-format gypsum nest in the ANTonTOP line. Cast stone holds a deep, even humidity the way underground soil does, so big colonies get the stable, damp climate they need without daily misting. Its flowing corridor layout winds chambers through the full 20×20 cm footprint, giving the colony an organic, varied interior while keeping the whole nest visible and manageable.
Specifications
| Material | Acrylic body with cast-gypsum nest interior |
| Outer dimensions | 20 × 20 × 7 cm |
| Arena | 18 × 7.5 × 7 cm — integrated, sliding partition |
| Nest chambers | Gypsum, flowing corridor layout, 10–15 mm height |
| Humidity chambers | Multiple — gypsum coverage across the full footprint |
| Latches | Multiple — staged expansion control |
| Colony capacity | 500–1200 workers |
| Best for | Established mid-to-large colonies |
| Difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
Why the Formicarium Pearl L
A growing colony needs room and steady moisture. Pearl L delivers both: a large footprint with a corridor layout that feels natural to the ants, plus gypsum humidity across the whole nest. It is a self-contained, professional-grade home you buy once and let a colony fill over years.
Who can live in it
Pearl L is built for established colonies of roughly 500–1200 workers, especially humidity-loving species that thrive in a large, damp gypsum nest. Move a maturing colony in and give it space to keep expanding.
Beginner lifehack: match the space to the colony
A large nest works best once a colony is sizeable. If yours is still small, use the staged latches to keep them in part of the nest and open the rest as numbers grow — they’ll keep the space cleaner and more humid that way.
How the humidity system works
Fill the humidity chambers and the gypsum carries moisture through the corridor network, holding an even gradient the colony can choose from. Top up every few days; the large gypsum surface keeps the climate remarkably stable.
Ventilation and mold prevention
Breathable stone and steady airflow keep a big nest fresh. Don’t over-water, remove uneaten food, and let a waterer dry for a day if a section gets too damp.
Escape protection
The fitted lid and arena walls hold the colony in. For climbing species, add a thin anti-escape band around the arena rim.
Assembly
Pearl L arrives clean and ready. Rinse, let the gypsum take up water, connect tubes if linking outworlds, and populate — no curing chemicals, ready from day one.
Arena — sand, decorations, personalisation
The wide integrated arena is a real foraging stage: sand, stones, moss or a decoration turn it into a landscape and a display centrepiece. Keep paths clear for feeding.
Handy tools and feeding
Pair Pearl L with drinking dishes, protein and carbohydrate jelly, and soft tweezers. Tube ports let you add arenas or modular nests as the colony spreads.
Care and cleaning
Sturdy gypsum wipes down easily. Spot-clean the arena, refresh the water, and don’t force the latches while the colony is active.
Expansion — when and how to grow
When Pearl L fills, link a second arena or a modular nest through the tube ports. The colony grows at its own pace with no stressful full move.
Delivery and support
Shipped year-round with heat or cool packs and a live-arrival guarantee — DHL across the EU, InPost in Poland, EMS worldwide. Need help choosing? The ANTonTOP team keeps ants too and is happy to advise.
Did you know?
In a large nest, ant colonies organise themselves into zones — nurseries, food stores, waste areas. Pearl L’s corridor layout gives them room to build that structure, so the nest becomes a living, visible map of colony life.
Frequently asked questions
How big a colony does Pearl L suit?
Roughly 500–1200 workers — established mid-to-large colonies.
Why gypsum for a large nest?
The big gypsum surface holds even humidity across the whole footprint, which large humidity-loving colonies need.
Can I start a small colony in it?
Yes — use the staged latches to keep them in part of the nest and open it up as they grow.
Can I connect more space?
Yes, through the tube ports — add arenas or modular nests anytime.
Buy your Formicarium Pearl L — a live-ready large gypsum nest — from ANTonTOP.
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