Formicarium Pearl S

With four chambers instead of two, the damp reaches the whole nest evenly, so the colony always finds the gradient it wants without a dry corner forcing it to crowd. This is the small nest to choose when you would rather have the climate handled for you than fight it every day — compact and good-looking, it sits neatly on a shelf or desk while doing the quiet work. It suits founding colonies and small, humidity-loving species that prefer steady damp conditions — Lasius, Temnothorax, founding Camponotus queens, Pheidole and similar — sized for exactly that early stage, when a young colony keeps a small nest cleaner and more humid than a large one.

Fill the four humidity chambers and the gypsum wicks moisture into the surrounding cells. Top up the water every few days; the stone does the rest, and if a chamber looks too wet, leave one waterer empty for a day to rebalance. Gypsum is sturdy and easy to wipe down: spot-clean the arena, clear leftover food promptly, and do not force the latches while the colony is active. Breathable gypsum and light airflow keep the nest fresh.

The Pearl S arrives clean and ready. Rinse the gypsum, let it take up water, connect a tube if joining an outworld, and populate. No curing needed. The fitted lid and arena walls keep workers contained, and for tiny or climbing species a thin band of anti-escape fluid around the arena rim adds security. The sliding partition keeps the colony close at first, opening the arena as numbers build, and when the colony outgrows the Pearl S you connect a larger nest or arena by tube.

A drinking dish, protein and carbohydrate jelly food, and soft tweezers cover clean feeding. Dress the integrated arena with a little quartz sand, a decorative stone or some moss for a tidy foraging space and display piece. A tube connection links nests as the colony grows.

What sets the Pearl S apart from other small gypsum nests?
Four humidity chambers instead of two — more even, more reliable moisture across the whole nest.

Is it good for a founding queen?
Yes. It is ideal for founding colonies and small humidity-loving species.

How does the Pearl S differ from the Marble S?
Both have four humidity chambers; the Marble S adds a third latch for finer staged access, while the Pearl S keeps two latches.

How often do I add water?
Usually every few days. Top up the four humidity chambers and let the gypsum spread it.

Can I expand later?
Yes. Connect a bigger nest or an arena by tube whenever the colony needs more room.

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.