Kit Module 20×10
499,90 zł
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Description
Twice the nest of the 10×10 format, tuned for a colony that’s already on the move. Kit Module 20×10 pairs a 20×10 cm acrylic nest and arena, both with six lockable entrances, with a live Messor structor colony (laying queen plus ~15–40 workers), Grain Set S seeds, sand, ESD tweezers and a feeder — foraging room enough for 400–800 workers. When it fills, you clip on more ANTonTOP modules and it keeps going. This is a real queen-led colony that lasts years, not a gel toy that lasts days.
Give a growing colony the 20×10.
Additional information
| Size |
20×10 cm |
|---|
Kit Module 20×10 — the mid-size modular ant farm kit with room for 400–800 workers
Kit Module 20×10 gives you twice the nest space of the 10×10 format — the kit to reach for once your colony is already on the move and you want it settled for the long haul. It brings together a 20 × 10 cm acrylic nest and its matching arena, each carrying six lockable entrances, alongside a living Messor structor harvester colony and the seeds to start it off. As with every part of the ANTonTOP modular range, you grow it by clipping on more nests and arenas through standard tubing, never by replacing what you have.
What’s in the kit
- Modular Nest 20×10 cm — acrylic nest, 9 mm chamber, six lockable entrances, two humidification chambers, an internal latch, two 10 mm tube ports
- Arena 20×10 cm — matching modular arena, six lockable entrances, 10 mm port; foraging space for a colony of 400 to 800 workers
- Live Messor structor colony — a laying queen and roughly 15 to 40 workers
- Grain Set S — mixed seeds for the first weeks
- Decorative sand and arena decorations — a natural floor and foraging features
- ESD (anti-static) tweezers — brood-safe handling, plus a feeder for sugar water
- Live arrival guarantee — on the colony, with full care instructions provided
Specifications
| Kit type | Complete modular starter kit — nest + arena + live colony + food |
| Set-up | Modular nest 20×10 cm + arena 20×10 cm |
| Build | 3 mm layered acrylic, stainless steel screws, made in Poland |
| Colony | Messor structor — laying queen + ~15–40 workers |
| Nest capacity | ~400–800 workers; expand by clipping on more modules |
| Diet | Seeds (Grain Set S included); no live insects needed |
| Expandable | Yes — connects to all ANTonTOP modular nests and arenas via standard tubing |
| Care level | Beginner |
| Suitable from | Age 8+ (with adult help) |
| Stings | No — does not bite |
| Winter rest | None — kept active year-round (24/7/365) |
| Colour / sticker | assorted as standard (specific on request) |
A real colony, not a gel toy
A gel or sand novelty farm arrives with a voucher for a handful of workers and no queen — no queen means no new ants, and no new ants means it’s usually spent inside two to three weeks. Kit Module 20×10 is built on a real laying queen, and that single difference is why the colony grows for years. The acrylic matches the 3 mm layered stock used across the range, with proper humidification and screw-locked entrances throughout. We’ve priced it for what it actually is: the start of a hobby rather than a throwaway novelty.
| Kit Module 20×10 (real colony) | Gel / sand toy farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Queen | Yes, so the colony grows | Usually none |
| How long it lasts | Years (queen 15–20) | 2–3 weeks |
| Food | Real seeds, included | Sugar gel only |
| Expands? | Yes, clip on more modules | No |
Who it’s for, and as a gift
As screen-free science projects go, a living colony is about the best a child can keep, and it’s a gift that only grows bigger by spring. There’s a reason Messor structor is a popular beginner species: as a harvester it feeds on seeds, sparing you any crickets or mealworms; its workers don’t sting; and with the locks closed the nest stays escape-proof, so the whole thing is watched through the acrylic with no contact at all. Its queen is hardy and forgiving of early slip-ups, and the colony runs size-polymorphic — tiny minors alongside big-headed majors built to crack the toughest seeds. Our suggestion is around age 8 upward, with an adult on the weekly water and feed, and it works best as a family gift. For a birthday or Christmas, order 7 to 14 days ahead and let us know so we can time the dispatch.
Setting up and feeding
Link the nest to the arena with the tubing, add a touch of moisture to the humidification chamber, and lay a dark cloth over the nest while the colony settles. Fit the transport tube to the nest entrance and then leave it alone; the ants cross once they’re ready, usually within a few hours to two days, at a quiet 22–26 °C. Seeds are the mainstay, and the included Grain Set S carries the first weeks; add a dish of sugar water or diluted honey as the colony grows, keep the chamber lightly damp, and take out uneaten seeds every 3 to 4 days. Once the colony pushes past 400 to 800 workers, clip on a 20×20 nest, a larger arena, or a second module.
Delivery and live arrival guarantee
Every colony is covered by our live arrival guarantee and travels in a secure tube with moisture and food, shipped year-round in seasonal thermal packaging, a heat pack in winter and a cool gel pack in summer. Delivery runs 1 to 2 days inside Poland (InPost); 2 to 3 days to Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium (DHL); 3 to 5 days to France and the rest of the EU; 5 to 9 days to the United Kingdom; worldwide tracked and quoted at checkout. A video guide is at youtube.com/@AntOnTop; if the queen doesn’t survive transit, send an unboxing video and we’ll put it right.
FAQ
How big a colony does the 20×10 hold?
The arena gives foraging space for a colony of 400 to 800 workers. Beyond that, clip on more modules via standard tubing.
Is it safe for children, and what age?
Yes. Messor structor does not sting or bite. Watching through the acrylic is safe from around age 8 with an adult.
Is an ant farm cruel?
A queenless gel farm is the problem, because the workers die within weeks. A queen-led colony kept with the right food, humidity and space is the ethical way to keep ants.
Do these ants need hibernation?
None needed — our Messor colonies are kept active year-round, so there is nothing to manage. Ask about a tropical species if you’d rather skip it.
How long does delivery take?
1 to 2 days inside Poland (InPost); 2 to 3 days to Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium (DHL); 3 to 5 days to France and the rest of the EU; 5 to 9 days to the United Kingdom. Worldwide is tracked and quoted at checkout.
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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