Formicarium Start

• Formicaria dimensions: 11 x 7.5 cm, Arena: 5.5 x 3 x 4 cm – for feeding and observation
• Chamber height: 9 mm – fits most popular species
• 1 Humidification chamber – helps maintain proper humidity
• 1 latch for expanding the nest
• 8 mm hose opening – ready to connect to a test tube or another module (in the arena and on the nest side)
• Can accommodate up to 150-300 ants

✔️ For those starting their first colony

✔️ For children and teenagers as an educational kit

✔️ For presenters who have a small but functional formicarium

The formicarium is ideal for small and medium-sized ants such as: Lasius niger, Messor structor/barbarus, Camponotus nicobarensis/fedtschenkoi/irritans, Myrmecocystus, Myrmicaria, Formica, Acanthomyrmex

Recommended number of workers: 15-50

✅ Ready to use – just populate the colony!

✅ Transparent, sturdy, and easy to clean.

✅Perfect for beginners and hobbyists

✅ Safe materials – Polish product

✅ Easy to maintain and observe

✅ A great educational gift idea for children and teenagers

✅ Hinged lid over the nest

✅ Additional protection against opening the last slider

Do not open the slider too early! In small colonies, this often leads to extinction due to high stress.

Each formicarium has a unique color sticker or a solid color.

Want a specific color? Let us know when ordering – we’ll do our best to match it!

The formicarium is delivered unassembled, with a protective film that needs to be removed from both sides of the acrylic. We ensure your formicarium arrives new, scratch-free, and undamaged.

Instructions for assembly can also be found on our AntOnTop YouTube channel.

– A ventilation system and watering chamber ensure a comfortable colony.

– Transparent nesting chambers – ideal for observing ant tunnels and behavior.

– An arena with a non-slip rim – a safe space for exploration.

– Raised chamber shade.

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