Formicarium Ziom

Its range is the point: it works for a founding queen with a few workers and still has room for a colony of several hundred, sparing it the stress of an early relocation. The clear acrylic puts the queen, brood and foragers on show. The interior slider keeps a small colony in the nest chamber at the start, then opens as numbers build, while the exterior security door adds peace of mind during feeding. A snug start keeps the nest cleaner and more humid than an oversized one.

Add water to the sponge chamber through the 3 mm port with a syringe once or twice a week and it spreads passively between the layered acrylic sheets, holding an even moisture gradient the colony can choose from without wetting the ants directly. Top up before the sponge dries out and never flood it, since a soaked nest invites mold just as a dry one stresses the colony. Laser-cut micro-perforations run through the arena and nest for continuous passive airflow without drafts. Clear leftover food promptly; the acrylic wipes clean and stays clear.

The Ziom arrives clean and ready. Peel the protective film from both faces of the acrylic for clear walls, connect a tube if joining a test tube or outworld, fill the humidity chamber and populate. The interior slider, exterior security door and fitted lid keep workers contained; for tiny or climbing species, a thin band of anti-escape fluid around the arena rim adds extra security.

A drinking dish keeps food off the substrate, protein and carbohydrate jelly covers steady nutrition, soft tweezers handle brood and food, and a syringe makes watering simple. Tubing connects a larger nest or arena when the colony nears the Ziom’s upper range. Dress the arena lightly with sand, a stone or moss for a tidy foraging space.

Is the Ziom good for a founding queen, and how many ants does it hold?
Yes — it covers everything from a founding queen up to about 600 workers, roughly 10–600 in all, so a colony rarely needs an early move; the 9 mm chamber fits most popular species.

How do I add water?
Through the 3 mm port with a syringe, once or twice a week, into the sponge chamber — keep it lightly moist, never flooded.

What are the two doors for?
The interior slider contains a small colony during setup; the exterior security door adds peace of mind during feeding.

Can I expand later?
Yes — connect a larger nest or arena by tube when the colony grows.

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.