Formicarium Pearl L
499,90 zł
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Stable Humidity System
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Description
Five years from now, a thriving 500–1200-worker colony can still call the Pearl L home. This large gypsum ant nest (20 × 20 × 7 cm) runs a flowing corridor through its full footprint, winding chambers across the whole 20 × 20 cm so the colony reads as one natural interior. Multiple humidity chambers and staged latches keep big, damp-loving species comfortable without daily misting.
Move a growing colony into a home it can fill for years. Bring home the Pearl L.
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 ant nest with a flowing corridor layout
Pour water into this large gypsum ant nest and the cast stone behaves the way damp soil does underground: it draws moisture in and lets it go slowly, holding a deep, even humidity for days. That is what a large, established colony of roughly 500–1200 workers needs, and what dry acrylic cannot give. The Pearl L measures 20 × 20 × 7 cm, and its corridor winds chambers through the entire 20 × 20 cm footprint — one continuous, natural-feeling interior rather than a grid of rooms, with the whole colony still visible and easy to manage. For European keepers after a professional-grade large nest dispatched from Poland with tracked EU, UK and worldwide delivery, it is a buy-once home a colony settles into for years.
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 |
| Suitable species | Messor structor, Lasius niger, Tetramorium caespitum, Camponotus nicobarensis, Pheidole pallidula |
| Colour / sticker | assorted as standard (specific on request) |
Why the corridor layout works
The single sweeping corridor gives the ants a path structure they take to immediately, while gypsum carries humidity right across the footprint so no part of the nest dries out faster than the rest. It is built for established colonies of roughly 500–1200 workers, especially humidity-loving species that thrive in a large, damp gypsum nest — a self-contained home you buy once and let a colony fill over years, not a nest outgrown in a season. If yours is still small, hold them in part of the nest with the staged latches and open the rest as numbers climb, since they keep a smaller space cleaner and more humid.
Humidity and care
Fill the humidity chambers and the gypsum carries moisture along 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, and if a section turns too damp, leave a waterer dry for a day to rebalance. Sturdy gypsum wipes down easily: spot-clean the arena, remove uneaten food, and do not force the latches while the colony is active.
Setup and escape protection
The Pearl L arrives clean and ready. Rinse it, let the gypsum take up water, connect tubes if linking outworlds, and populate. There are no curing chemicals, and it is ready from day one. Breathable stone and steady airflow keep a big nest fresh. The fitted lid and arena walls hold the colony in, and for climbing species you run a thin anti-escape band around the arena rim. When the Pearl L fills, link a second arena or a modular nest through the tube ports so the colony grows at its own pace.
Pairs well with
Drinking dishes, protein and carbohydrate jelly food, and soft tweezers cover daily feeding. The wide integrated arena is a real foraging stage: quartz sand, decorative stones, moss or a single landmark turn it into a landscape and display centrepiece. Tube ports let you add arenas or modular nests as the colony spreads.
FAQ
How big a colony does the Pearl L suit?
Roughly 500–1200 workers — established mid-to-large colonies.
Why choose 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?
You can. Hold them in part of the nest with the staged latches and open it up as they grow.
How does the Pearl L differ from the Pearl S?
The Pearl L is the large 20 × 20 cm format for big colonies; the Pearl S is the compact 22 × 11 cm nest for founding colonies. Both use the gypsum humidity system.
Can I connect more space?
Yes, through the tube ports — add arenas or modular nests anytime.
Do you ship outside Poland?
Yes. We dispatch within 24 h from Poland with tracked DHL across the EU and EMS worldwide, 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.
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