Give your ant arena a unique look with the Ornamental Tree (6 cm)

Do you want to transform your ant outworld into an attractive and lively miniature landscape? With the Ornamental Tree (6 cm), you add a beautiful eye-catcher to your ant farm's arena. This full little tree provides a nice spatial filling and immediately brings the true outdoor feeling to your ant enclosure.

Additional climbing structure and enrichment for your workers

In the wild, ants gratefully use bushes and plants to climb and forage. This decorative ornamental tree enriches your colony's living environment by adding height and dimension. Active workers will quickly explore the branches, climb in them, and use the tree as a nice lookout post.

Ideal size, ant-safe, and easy to maintain

With a height of approximately 6 cm and a width of about 6 cm (depending on the tree's natural shape), this product is the perfect size for medium to larger arenas. It is made of durable, ant-safe material that does not release harmful substances. During periodic maintenance of the arena, you can also easily rinse the tree with water. Please note: due to the production process, the color composition may differ slightly from the photo, making each tree unique!

The advantages at a glance:

• Beautiful spatial filling: Gives your ant arena an instantly full, natural, and forest-like look.
• Perfect dimensions: Approximately 6 cm high and 6 cm wide, ideal for most outworlds.
• Enrichment of the living environment: Stimulates the natural climbing and foraging behavior of the workers.
• 100% ant-safe: Made of durable, non-toxic materials.
• Easy to clean: Easy to rinse when cleaning the arena.

Turn your ant farm into a beautiful natural landscape and order the Ornamental Tree (6 cm) today from Mierenboerderij!

Bring nature into your ant arena with the Small Ornamental Tree (3 cm)

Do you want to transform your ants' outworld into a realistic, green miniature landscape? With the Small Ornamental Tree (3 cm), you add a beautiful natural element to your ant farm's arena. This detailed mini tree instantly gives your setup a fresh, forest-like appearance and makes watching your colony even more enjoyable.

Extra climbing and exploration fun for your workers

In nature, ants love to climb on branches and plants in search of food and honeydew. This small ornamental tree enriches the living environment of your ants by adding height and structure to the arena. You will see active workers quickly exploring the tree, climbing in it, and using it as a lookout point in their outworld.

Ultra-compact, safe, and easy to maintain

With a height of just 3 cm, the tree takes up hardly any space. This makes it extremely suitable for low outworlds, leaving plenty of room for feeding dishes and waste corners. It is made of high-quality, ant-safe material that does not release harmful substances. Moreover, the tree is easy to move and rinse during periodic arena maintenance.

The benefits at a glance:

• Ultra-compact size: With a height of only 3 cm, ideal for small and low arenas.
• Natural green look: Instantly gives your ant arena a realistic, forest-like appearance.
• Enriches the living environment: Stimulates the natural climbing and foraging behavior of the workers.
• 100% ant-safe: Made from durable, non-toxic materials.
• Easy to combine: Looks great on sand, gravel, moss, or artificial grass in any arena theme.

Complete your ant setup and order the mini Small Ornamental Tree (3 cm) today at Mierenboerderij!

Snail World Nature Kit (Nick Baker) – Observe the fascinating world of snails!

Step into the shoes of a real nature explorer! With this specially designed Snail World, you'll discover how surprising and captivating the life of snails truly is. The project was designed by specialist and TV nature expert Nick Baker, with a focus on safe, animal-friendly, and educational observation of garden snails.

Safe, Functional, and Thoughtful Design

The habitat consists of a sturdy, crystal-clear container that allows you to follow the snails with crystal-clear precision from all angles. The lid features specially designed ventilation openings for sufficient fresh air, plus a convenient filling opening to easily moisten the habitat with the included pipette. Together with your child, furnish the container with real twigs, damp moss, bark, and leaves to create a natural micro-habitat!

Includes Handy Research Accessories

The included extras make studying snails even more fun:

• Magnifying glass: Observe the snail's radula, shell, and tentacles in detail.
• Pipette & Tweezers: For safely dispensing water droplets and carefully moving food or decoration.
• Information booklet: A comprehensive English-language guide full of interesting facts, written by Nick Baker.

Key benefits at a glance:

• Developed by Nature Expert Nick Baker: Thoughtful and animal-friendly design of high quality.
• 360° Transparent View: Observe how snails eat, climb, and move.
• Includes Complete Accessory Set: With pipette, tweezers, magnifying glass, and manual.
• Educational & Creative: Encourages children to actively explore nature in the garden.

Product specifications:

• Product: Snail World Nature Kit
• Designer: Nick Baker
• Dimensions: 19 cm long x 14 cm wide x 6.5 cm high
• Package contents: Transparent container with ventilated lid, pipette, tweezers, magnifying glass, English-language manual
• Age recommendation: Suitable for children aged 4 and above

Bring nature into your living room or classroom. Order the Snail World Nature Kit today!

Jumping Spider - Phidippus regius 'Apalachicola' – Unique Black and White Diurnal Hunter from Florida

Are you looking for an active, high-contrast, and charming jumping spider? The Phidippus regius 'Apalachicola' is a rarer and incredibly popular color variant of the regal jumping spider. Named after the town of Apalachicola in the American state of Florida, this species combines a striking appearance with an active and intelligent lifestyle!

Fascinating Hunting Behavior Without a Web

Like all jumping spiders, the Apalachicola primarily uses its web as a sleeping cocoon and not for catching prey. They are true visual hunters! With their impressively large eyes, they track flies or crickets during the day, stalk closer, and ambush their prey with an accurate jump. Because they are active during the day, there is always something fascinating to observe in the terrarium.

Appearance and Differences (Sexual Dimorphism)

Apalachicola jumping spiders reach an adult size of about 2 to 2.5 cm and can live for over 1.5 years. Males are predominantly deep black with sharp white accents and glossy chelicerae. Females are often much brighter in color with significantly less black on the cephalothorax, creating a beautiful contrast.

Care and Housing

For younger spiders (L3 to L7), a small, well-ventilated breeding box of approx. 10x10x15 cm is sufficient. Adult specimens thrive in a terrarium of 20x20x30 cm. Apalachicola jumping spiders prefer a bright, warmer environment with an ideal temperature of 26-28 °C. Preferably use a heat lamp or a heat mat from below if you don't have a warm spot in your home.

Feeding and Watering

Young spiders primarily eat fruit flies. As they grow, you can switch to curly-wing flies, houseflies, or micro crickets. Important: always remove uneaten crickets from the enclosure, as they can severely injure the spider during its sleep or molting. They drink from misted water droplets on the walls of the enclosure. Mist sparingly (a few drops every 3 days is sufficient), as they prefer a relatively dry environment with good ventilation.

Key Benefits and Features:

• Unique 'Apalachicola' Origin: Special geographical color morph from Florida.
• High-Contrast Appearance: Beautiful black and white markings and large, alert eyes.
• Active Diurnal Hunter: No 'boring' hiding behavior, but continuously active during the day.
• Easy Care: Compact enclosure, easy to feed and maintain.
• Delivered in L3-L7 Stage: Ideal size to watch the spider grow further.

Product Specifications:

• Species: Phidippus regius 'Apalachicola'
• Size upon delivery: Stage L3 to L7
• Maximum size: Approx. 2 - 2.5 cm
• Lifespan: Approx. 1.5 years
• Temperature: Ideal 26 - 28 °C (during the day)
• Humidity: 40% - 70% (mist sparingly, good ventilation)
• Housing: Keep individually (not together due to cannibalism)

Bring a unique piece of Florida into your home. Order the Phidippus regius 'Apalachicola' today!

Jumping Spider - Phidippus regius 'White Bahama' – The charming, snow-white day hunter

Are you looking for a fascinating, active, and incredibly cute pet? The Phidippus regius 'White Bahama' is one of the most beloved jumping spiders in the world. This specific variant originates from the Caribbean (Bahamas) and is known for its beautiful, snow-white to light beige appearance. With their large, curious eyes and intelligent behavior, they are true eye-catchers in the spider hobby!

Fascinating hunting behavior and active during the day

Jumping spiders do not spin large webs to catch their prey; they are active visual hunters! As soon as you offer a fruit fly or small insect, the spider positions itself, focuses with its large eyes, and pounces on the prey with impressive precision. Because jumping spiders are active during the day, they are continuously fun to observe. At night, they safely retreat into a self-spun silk cocoon.

Appearance and Differences (Sexual Dimorphism)

Adult Phidippus regius spiders reach a size of approximately 3 to 4 cm (including legs). The male is distinctly black-spotted with white and has striking, glossy green chelicerae (jaws). The female varies from breathtaking snow-white and light beige to sometimes darker shades with pink or orange chelicerae.

Care and Housing

For young spiders (L3 to L5), a small, well-ventilated enclosure of approx. 10x10x15 cm is ideal. Adult specimens can be housed in a terrarium of 20x20x30 cm. Jumping spiders prefer a bright, warmer environment (ideal temperature 26-28 °C, minimum 14 °C at night). Preferably use a heat lamp or a heating cable from below if you don't have a warm spot in your home.

Feeding and Watering

In the L3 to L5 stage, the spiders mainly eat fruit flies. As they grow, switch to curly flies, houseflies, and micro crickets. Important: always remove crickets that are not immediately eaten from the enclosure, as they can injure the spider during a vulnerable molt. The spiders get their drinking water from misted water droplets on the wall. Spray sparingly (a few drops in a corner every 3 days is sufficient, for example), as they prefer a relatively dry environment with good ventilation.

Key advantages and features:

• Unique 'White Bahama' Variant: Beautiful white to light beige coloration (young animals are still darker).
• Charming & Curious: Active behavior during the day, fantastic to observe.
• Impressive Hunter: Catches prey with an accurate jump without a web.
• Easy Care: Requires little space and is easy to maintain.
• Delivered in L3-L5 Stage: Ideal size to watch your spider grow.

Product specifications:

• Species: Phidippus regius 'White Bahama'
• Size at delivery: Stage L3 to L5 (a few millimeters in size)
• Food at delivery: Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster / hydei)
• Temperature: Daytime 24-30 °C (optimal 26-28 °C)
• Humidity: 40% - 70% (spray sparingly, good ventilation)
• Housing: Keep individually (not together due to cannibalism)

Bring a unique and curious 'White Bahama' jumping spider into your home.

XL Dosing Syringe (20 ml) – For quick humidification of large nests

Optimal humidity is essential for successfully keeping ants and small insects. With this **20 ml dosing syringe**, liquids can be administered quickly and in a controlled manner. Thanks to its large 20 ml capacity, this version is extremely suitable for humidifying larger nests — such as the Master series ant farms, gypsum and sand nests — or for caring for multiple colonies in a row.

Maximum efficiency without spills

The clear scale on the transparent cylinder provides an immediate view of the amount of liquid drawn up. This ensures that exactly the desired amount of water is applied to humidification openings or sponges, without flooding the nest chambers. The syringe is also very practical for refilling fluid reservoirs in the outworld in one go or for humidifying breeding environments.

Safe and immediately usable

This XL syringe comes standard **without a needle**. The nozzle connects directly to most standard humidification openings and hoses. This makes the syringe safe to use, durable and easy to clean for reuse.

Main advantages at a glance:

• XL Capacity (20 ml): Offers maximum capacity for large nests and complete breeding setups.
• Clear scale: Features a clear scale per milliliter.
• Safe to use: Delivered without a needle, directly applicable to humidification points.
• Multifunctional: Ideal for water, sugar water, honeydew and terrarium maintenance.

Suitable for the care of:

• Ant farms (Master series, large gypsum nests, acrylic, 3D and sand)
• Breeding tanks and terrariums for reptiles, amphibians and insects
• Hatching and breeding environments for insect eggs

Product specifications:

• Capacity: 20 ml (with clear scale)
• Version: Supplied without needle
• Material: Transparent plastic

Make humidifying large ant farms and terrariums faster and easier. Order the 20 ml XL dosing syringe today!

Dosing Syringe (10 ml) – For quick and ample moisture and nutrient placement

A stable moisture balance is essential for successfully keeping ants and small insects. With this **10 ml dosing syringe**, you can easily and controllably administer liquids. Thanks to its generous 10 ml capacity, this syringe is particularly practical when you need to humidify larger nests — such as our Master series ant farms, acrylic, plaster, and sand nests — or when you are caring for multiple colonies consecutively.

Efficient dosing without spilling

Thanks to the clear markings on the cylinder, you can see exactly how many milliliters of water or food you are drawing up. This allows you to apply precisely the desired amount of moisture to the humidification openings or sponges, without flooding the nest chambers and disturbing the colony. In addition, the syringe is very useful for refilling larger reservoirs in one go, placing sugar water in the outworld, or maintaining the breeding environment for stick insect and leaf insect eggs.

Safe and ready for immediate use

This syringe is supplied **without a needle** as standard. The nozzle fits directly onto most standard humidification openings and closures. This makes the syringe extremely safe, durable, and easy to maintain daily.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Generous capacity (10 ml): Offers sufficient capacity for larger nests and multiple humidification points.
• Clear measurement markings: Features a clear scale in milliliters.
• Safe to use: Supplied without a needle, directly applicable to humidification points.
• Multifunctional: Perfect for water, sugar water, honeydew, and humidifying eggs.

Suitable for the care of:

• Ant farms (Master series, acrylic, plaster, 3D, Ytong, and sand)
• Eggs of stick insects, leaf insects, and mantises
• Small to medium-sized terrariums, vivariums, and insectariums

Product specifications:

• Capacity: 10 ml (with clear measurement markings)
• Design: Supplied without a needle
• Material: Transparent plastic

Make caring for your larger ant farms faster and easier. Add this handy 10 ml dosing syringe to your cart today!

Precision Dosing Syringe (3 ml) – For accurate liquid and nutrient dispensing

When caring for ants and small insects, every drop counts. Too much water can flood the nest chambers, while too little moisture can be fatal. With this **3 ml dosing syringe**, you can dispense liquids with milliliter accuracy. The syringe comes with a detachable needle, allowing you to easily reach through the smallest openings, meshes, or humidifying sponges.

Surgical precision in the formicarium

The syringe is ideal for humidifying acrylic, plaster, and sand nests. Thanks to the narrow needle, you can apply water precisely to the spot in the nest where the ants need it, without disturbing the colony. Additionally, the syringe is perfect for precisely placing a small drop of sugar water or honeydew on a feeding dish in the outworld, or for maintaining the correct humidity level for stick insect and leaf insect eggs.

Versatile and customizable

Prefer not to use the needle? No problem! The needle is easy to remove, revealing a standard Luer connection. This allows you to connect the syringe directly to small tubes or use it as a dropper without the needle.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Ultimate precision: Features a clear scale up to 3 ml.
• Includes needle: Effortlessly reaches through narrow humidifying openings and mesh.
• Detachable: Can be used with or without the needle for maximum flexibility.
• Multifunctional: Ideal for water, sugar water, honeydew, and humidifying eggs.

Suitable for the care of:

• Ant farms (acrylic, plaster, 3D, Ytong, and sand)
• Eggs of stick insects, leaf insects, and praying mantises
• Small terrariums and insectariums

Product specifications:

• Capacity: 3 ml (with clear scale)
• Length retracted: 8 cm
• Length extended: 14 cm
• Design: Includes detachable fine needle

Prevent spills and care for your animals with maximum precision.

Dosing Syringe (5 ml) – For controlled moisture and nutrient delivery

A stable moisture balance is essential for successfully keeping ants and small insects. With this **5 ml dosing syringe**, you can easily and controllably administer liquids. The syringe has a little more capacity than the 3 ml variant, making it particularly practical for moistening larger nests such as our Master series ant farms, as well as acrylic, plaster, and sand nests.

Precise dosing without spilling

Thanks to the clear measurement markings on the cylinder, you can see exactly how many milliliters of water or food you are drawing up. This allows you to apply precisely the desired amount of moisture to the humidifying openings or sponges, without flooding the nest chambers and disturbing the colony. In addition, the syringe is very useful for precisely applying drops of sugar water or honeydew in the outworld, or for maintaining the breeding environment for stick insect and leaf insect eggs.

Safe and immediately ready for use

This syringe is supplied **without a needle** as standard. The nozzle fits directly onto most standard humidifying openings and closures. This makes the syringe extremely safe, durable, and easy to maintain in daily use.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Generous capacity (5 ml): Ideal for humidifying the Master series and larger nests.
• Clear graduation: Features a clear scale in milliliters.
• Safe to use: Supplied without a needle, directly applicable to humidifying points.
• Multifunctional: Perfect for water, sugar water, honeydew, and moistening eggs.

Suitable for the care of:

• Ant farms (Master series, acrylic, plaster, 3D, Ytong, and sand)
• Eggs of stick insects, leaf insects, and praying mantises
• Small terrariums, vivariums, and insectariums

Product specifications:

• Capacity: 5 ml (with clear graduation)
• Version: Supplied without a needle
• Material: Transparent plastic

Keep the moisture balance of your nests optimally under control. Add this handy 5 ml dosing syringe to your shopping cart today!

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Ready-to-Use Sugar Water (2 ml) – Essential energy for your ant colony

A healthy ant colony needs two things to thrive: protein (from insects) for the growth of larvae and the queen, and sugars for the energy of the active workers. This **ready-to-use sugar water** is specially formulated for the needs of ants. It provides a readily available source of carbohydrates and, together with honeydew and feeder insects, forms the ideal basic diet for almost all ant species.

Safe feeding with the included cotton wool

Feeding loose liquids in the outworld quickly poses a risk of drowning for ants. That's why you receive a separate cotton wool with this tube of sugar water. Simply apply a few drops of sugar water to the cotton wool and place it on a feeding dish or in the arena. The ants can then safely suck the moisture from the cotton wool without getting stuck or drowning.

Easy to use and long-lasting

The sugar water is supplied in a compact test tube (13 x 75 mm) with a content of 2 ml. This is enough to provide a small to medium-sized colony with controlled energy for months.

Usage tip for feeding:

Offer a small amount of sugar water on a moistened piece of cotton wool every few days. If the cotton wool dries out over time, you can easily moisten it again with a few new drops from the test tube.

Key benefits at a glance:

• Ready to use: No hassle with dissolving sugar yourself or measuring ratios.
• Includes separate cotton wool: Makes safely and controlled dispensing of liquid very easy.
• 100% Safe: Prevents drowning in the outworld or arena.
• Long-lasting: 2 ml content is sufficient for several months of feeding.
• Reusable tube: The plastic tube is easy to clean and reuse after use.

Suitable for feeding:

• All ant species (such as Messor, Lasius, Camponotus, Formica, Myrmica etc.)
• Supplementary energy supply for seed-eating species (such as Messor and Pheidole)

Product specifications:

• Sugar water content: 2 ml
• Tube length: 75 mm (7.5 cm)
• Tube diameter: 13 mm
• Tube material: Transparent plastic (reusable)
• Included: Separate dosing cotton wool

Ensure your workers never run out of fuel. Add this ready-to-use sugar water to your order today!

Transparent T-Connector (10 mm) – Create smart branches in your ant setup

Do you want to give your ant colony more space and connect multiple habitats or outworlds to one nest? With this fully transparent T-connector, you can easily create a professional 3-way branch in your tubing network!

100% Transparent for optimal visibility

Unlike standard opaque connectors, this T-connector is made of clear plastic. This eliminates 'blind spots' in the tubing system, allowing you to perfectly observe the worker ants, food transport, and inter-colony communication at every junction.

Natural network expansion

In nature, ants don't dig straight lines, but instead create a complex network of branches and tunnels leading to different chambers and exits. With this T-connector, you can simulate this natural behavior. For example, give your ants the choice between a feeding arena and a waste arena, or connect a second nest module as soon as the colony grows!

Key benefits at a glance:

• Fully Transparent: Maximum visibility of traffic between all connected modules.
• Handy 3-way Branch: Easily connect 3 tube sections or multiple habitats.
• Secure Fit: Designed for tubes with an outer diameter of 10 mm (ultimate combination with our 8/10 mm transparent tube).
• Escape-proof: Connects seamlessly so ants cannot escape.

Product specifications:

• Type: T-shaped connector / transparent 3-way tube connector
• Connector inner diameter: Slightly less than 10 mm (for a secure connection)
• Compatibility: Suitable for tubes with 10 mm outer diameter (8/10 mm connection tube)
• Application: Creating branches in the tunnel and tubing system of ant farms

Build a true ant empire with multiple branches. Order the transparent T-connector today!

Create a natural setup with the Town Hill Arena Tripod

In nature, ants live in a layered world: the dark nest is deep underground, while the worker ants forage above ground in the open air. The Town Hill Arena Tripod makes it possible to precisely replicate this natural relationship in your own ant farm! With this clever raiser, you place the arena (outer world) in a logical and natural way above the 10x15 plaster nest.

Natural connection: Nest underground, arena above ground

By raising the outer world relative to the 10x15 ant nest, a beautiful and intuitive division is created. The ants walk from their 'underground' plaster tunnels via a natural ascending line to their 'above-ground' outer world. This not only stimulates the instinctive walking and foraging behaviour of the colony but also makes connecting both parts much more visually appealing.

Spatial overview and ergonomic view

The layered construction also brings practical advantages. Because the arena is elevated, a playful, three-dimensional effect is created on your desk or cabinet. You naturally look down on the activity in the outer world, while the plaster nest underneath remains calm and clearly visible.

The advantages at a glance:

• Natural proportions: Logically places the outer world (above ground) above the 10x15 plaster nest (underground).
• Instinctive pathway: Provides a smooth, ascending connection from the nest to the arena.
• Three-dimensional setup: Gives your ant farm a deeper, spatial, and natural appearance.
• Optimal view of both worlds: Both nest life and foraging in the arena remain perfectly visible.
• Stable and secure: Keeps the elevated arena rock-solid in place.

Bring nature indoors and give your colony the ultimate, layered living environment with the Town Hill Arena Tripod!

Triops Australiensis Egg Capsule – The silver super swimmer from Australia!

Do you want a prehistoric shrimp that really zips through the water with energy? The Triops Australiensis comes from the warm, temporary riverbeds of Australia. With its impressive length (5 to 9 cm), long tail, and beautiful silver-shimmering shield, this is one of the most spectacular Triops species to raise yourself.

Lightning-fast growth & Spectacular acrobatics

Because this species is naturally adapted to rapidly drying Australian waters, their growth rate is astonishing. Children and adults alike will be amazed: within a few days, you'll see them visibly grow larger. After about two weeks, they are already fully grown and start burying their first eggs in the sand! Moreover, they are true acrobats who love fast swimming and performing joyful pirouettes.

Environmental requirements: Lover of warmth

Since the Triops Australiensis comes from a warm climate, it needs a slightly higher water temperature than most other species:

• Temperature: Keep the water between 28 °C and 32 °C. A small heating element or a warm spot on the tank is highly recommended.
• Light: Direct light above the breeding tank is essential to awaken and hatch the eggs.

How does the breeding process work?

Fill a clean tank with approximately 0.5 liters of spring water (e.g., still Bar-le-Duc) and add the breeding batch. Ensure a constant temperature of approx. 28 - 32 °C and place a heat lamp above it. The first larvae will soon awaken! After the first 24 hours, you can carefully start feeding very small amounts of (finely ground) food.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Silver-colored Eye-catcher: Beautiful shimmering shield with an extra-long tail.
• Incredibly Fast-growing: Often produces the first eggs after just 2 weeks.
• Super Active & Playful: A real 'swimmer' who loves doing laps and pirouettes.
• Large Size: Can reach a length of 5 to 9 cm under ideal conditions.
• Includes Manual: Dutch user manual for successful breeding.

Product specifications:

• Species: Triops Australiensis (Australian Tadpole Shrimp)
• Contents: Capsule with eggs mixed in breeding substrate
• Adult animal size: Approx. 5 to 9 cm
• Ideal water temperature: 28 °C to 32 °C (heating element recommended)
• Life expectancy: Approx. 40 to 70 days (under ideal conditions)
• Breeding experience: Suitable for beginners and advanced breeders

Tip: Don't have a breeding tank, food, pipette, or thermometer yet? In addition to these eggs, order our complete **Triops Starter Kit** for all useful breeding accessories!

Bring an energetic piece of Australian prehistory into your home. Order the Triops Australiensis Egg Capsule today!

Triops Cancriformis Beni Kabuto Egg Capsule – The red prehistoric shrimp from Japan!

Do you want to raise a striking and easy-to-care-for prehistoric shrimp? The Triops Cancriformis Beni Kabuto is an Asian variant related to the European Cancriformis. Because the blood of this species is reddish, it shines beautifully through the carapace, making it appear as if this 'Beni' has a unique red body! Naturally, during the Japanese rainy season, they primarily inhabit flooded rice paddies and calm ponds.

High life expectancy & Calm temperament

What makes the Beni Kabuto extra popular among breeders is its peaceful behavior. While some other Triops species tend towards cannibalism, the Beni Kabuto is incredibly tolerant of its conspecifics (provided there is enough food). Moreover, this species is among the longest-living Triops in the world: under good conditions, they can live as long as **90 to 120 days**!

Ideal for Room Temperature (No heavy heating required!)

While many exotic species require high temperatures, the Beni Kabuto feels perfectly at home at a mild water temperature between 19 °C and 24 °C. Normal room temperature is usually more than sufficient, making care extremely easy.

How does breeding work?

Fill a clean breeding tank with about 0.5 liters of still mineral water (such as Bar-le-Duc without carbonation) and add the breeding batch. Ensure the temperature remains between 19 and 24 °C and direct a light onto it for sufficient illumination. The first larvae will soon emerge! After the first day, you can carefully start feeding very small amounts of (finely ground) food.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Unique Red Sheen: Translucent shield with a striking reddish body.
• Long Lifespan: Can live up to 90 to 120 days.
• Easy Temperature: Thrives excellently at room temperature (19 °C - 24 °C).
• Peaceful Species: Little to no cannibalism with sufficient food.
• Includes Manual: Clear Dutch instructions for successful breeding.

Product specifications:

• Species: Triops Cancriformis Beni Kabuto (Japanese Red Tadpole Shrimp)
• Content: Capsule with eggs mixed in breeding substrate
• Adult size: Average 4 to 6 cm (up to 8 cm including tail)
• Ideal water temperature: 19 °C to 24 °C (room temperature)
• Life expectancy: 90 to 120 days
• Breeding experience: Excellent for beginners and advanced breeders

Tip: Don't have a breeding tank, food, pipette, or thermometer yet? In addition to these capsules, also order our complete **Triops Starter Kit** to have all basic necessities directly at hand!

Bring a piece of Japanese natural history into your home. Order the Triops Cancriformis Beni Kabuto Egg Capsule today!

Triops Breeding Starter Kit – Grow your own prehistoric underwater acrobats!

Do you want to bring a unique and fascinating underwater world to life? With the Triops Breeding Starter Kit, you can bring living fossils into your home! Triops are ancient aquatic creatures that have been swimming on Earth for hundreds of millions of years. They are known for their impressive acrobatic swimming skills: they do somersaults, perform spins, and swim upside down with ease!

Rapid growth and a lasting hobby

The Triops breeding process is incredibly dynamic and full of action:

• Day 1 - 2: The tiny nymphs hatch from their eggs within 24 to 48 hours!
• Day 10: The Triops grow rapidly and are fully mature after about 10 days (2 to 6 cm long).
• Week 2 - 3: From this period, they already start laying new eggs in the substrate.

After the adult creatures have completed their life cycle (20 to 80 days), you can dry the laid eggs and simply start over with the next batch. A hobby that never ends!

Fascinating behavior and unique characteristics

What is special about Triops is their enormous number of legs (35 to as many as 71 pairs!). When you sprinkle a food pellet in the water, you will see how they skillfully catch the food with their legs and transport it directly to their mouths. Because they are very active and constantly swim around, children and adults alike will never get bored!

What's included in the Triops Starter Kit?

• Triops Eggs: High-quality eggs mixed with breeding substrate.
• Special Triops Food: Tailored to the specific needs of young and adult creatures.
• Pipette: For easy dispensing of water and food, or for cleaning.
• Thermometer Sticker: For accurate control of the water temperature.
• Clear Instructions: Step-by-step guide for successful breeding.

What else do you need?

To start immediately, you will need to add the following yourself:

• Still spring water (start with max. 0.5 liters).
• A bowl or container (approx. 1 to 2 liters capacity). Also available to order above.
• A lamp that emits light and heat above the container, or a small heating element to maintain the water at a constant temperature of approx. 23 °C.

Key benefits at a glance:

• Rapid Results: Hatching within 24 to 48 hours.
• Endlessly Reusable: Continue breeding with the eggs your own Triops lay.
• Educational & Instructive: Great biology project about prehistoric life.
• Compact & Clear: No large or expensive aquarium setup required.

Product specifications:

• Product: Triops Breeding Starter Kit
• Maximum length: 2 to 6 cm (depending on space, food, and light)
• Ideal water temperature: Approx. 23 °C
• Lifespan: 20 to 80 days per generation
• Kit contents: Eggs, food, pipette, thermometer sticker, instructions

Get these extraordinary ancient creatures in your home today.

Triops Longicaudatus Albino Egg Capsule – A rare and spectacular sight!

Are you looking for a very special addition to your breeding setup? The Triops Longicaudatus Albino is a rare color variation of the well-known American tadpole shrimp. Instead of the usual light brown shell, this albino variant has a striking milky white to slightly translucent carapace and red eyes. A breathtaking eye-catcher that contrasts beautifully against a dark aquarium bottom!

Prehistoric survivor with rapid reproduction

Just like the standard Longicaudatus, these creatures are descended from ancient survival artists who lived during the time of the dinosaurs. Their eggs (cysts) are extremely robust and resistant to prolonged drought. Once in the water, the creatures grow at an astonishing rate: from about two weeks of age, they begin to bury eggs in the sand, with an impressive production of up to 200 eggs per day! They reach a maximum age of about 12 weeks.

Easy to breed under the right conditions

Despite their unique and exclusive appearance, the Albino Longicaudatus is just as accessible for beginners as the normal variant. Within the breeding process, two factors are crucial:

• Temperature: Keep the breeding water constantly around 25 °C. The organism is sensitive to large fluctuations.
• Light: Sufficient light from a grow lamp above the tank is essential for the eggs to hatch.

How does breeding work?

Fill a clean breeding tank with still spring water and add the breeding batch. Ensure 25 °C and direct a light onto it. Within 24 to 48 hours, you will see the first tiny larvae (nauplii) trembling through the water! You don't need to feed on the first day. From day two, carefully give very small amounts of food (possibly finely ground) to allow them to grow optimally without polluting the water.

Key benefits at a glance:

• Unique Albino Variant: Milky white to translucent shell with red accents.
• Fast Hatching: First larvae hatch from the egg within 24 to 48 hours.
• Impressive Egg Production: Lays up to 200 eggs per day for subsequent breeding.
• Ideal Beginner Species: Strong and fast-growing breed at a constant water temperature of 25 °C.
• Includes Manual: Short, clear instructions for successful breeding.

Product specifications:

• Species: Triops Longicaudatus Albino (White Tadpole Shrimp)
• Content: Capsule with albino eggs mixed in breeding substrate
• Ideal water temperature: Approx. 25 °C
• Hatching time: 24 to 48 hours
• Maximum age: Up to 12 weeks
• Breeding experience: Suitable for beginners and advanced breeders

Tip: Don't have a starter kit yet? In addition to this capsule, also order our complete Triops Starter Kit for the necessary accessories such as food, pipette, and thermometer!

Bring a rare piece of prehistory into your home. Order the Triops Longicaudatus Albino Egg Capsule today!

Triops Longicaudatus Egg Capsule – The most popular ancient shrimp in the world!

Do you want to breed prehistoric aquatic creatures that have remained virtually unchanged for hundreds of millions of years? The Triops Longicaudatus (also affectionately known as 'Longi' by enthusiasts) originally comes from North America and is by far the best-known and most studied species among tadpole shrimp. With its beautiful light brown shell and active swimming style, this is an absolute top performer in the underwater world!

Adaptive wonder with rapid reproduction

In nature, these animals survive in temporary streams and puddles that completely dry up in the summer. Their eggs (cysts) can withstand years of drought! As soon as conditions are favorable, they grow at a rapid pace. After only about two weeks, adult Longicaudatus specimens begin to fill their egg sacs and bury up to **200 eggs per day** in the sand. They can reach an age of up to 12 weeks.

Easy to breed with proper care

The Triops Longicaudatus is known as a fantastic species for beginners, provided you pay attention to two key factors:

• Temperature: The Longi feels most at home at a constant temperature of around 25 °C.
• Light: Sufficient light (for example, from a grow lamp) is essential for the eggs to awaken and hatch.

How does hatching work?

Place the spring water and the contents of the breeding capsule in a clean breeding tank at approximately 25 °C and shine a lamp on it. Within just **24 to 48 hours**, you will see the first tiny nauplii (larvae) enthusiastically wiggling through the water! You don't need to feed them on the first day; from day two, very carefully give minuscule amounts of food to keep the water clear and healthy.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Most Popular Species: Very strong, well-researched, and the ideal entry-level species.
• Fast Hatching: First larvae visible after 24 to 48 hours.
• Enormous Egg Production: Lays up to 200 eggs per day for endless breeding.
• Beautiful Light Brown Shell: Classic prehistoric appearance from the time of the dinosaurs.
• Includes Manual: Short, clear instructions for successful breeding.

Product specifications:

• Species: Triops Longicaudatus (American Tadpole Shrimp)
• Contents: Capsule with eggs mixed in breeding sand/substrate
• Ideal water temperature: Approx. 25 °C
• Hatching time: 24 to 48 hours
• Maximum age: Up to 12 weeks
• Breeding experience: Suitable for beginners

Tip: Don't have a breeding tank, food, pipette, or thermometer yet? Then order our complete **Triops Starterkit** first to have all the basic necessities immediately!

Bring ancient times to life in your own room. 

Triops Newberryi Egg Capsule – Rare Gem from the Western USA!

Do you want a truly exclusive prehistoric shrimp in your breeding tank? The Triops Newberryi, discovered in the warm western United States, is a rather rare and very special tadpole shrimp. While many other species are solid in color, the Newberryi develops a breathtaking dark brown marbled 'tabby' pattern over a light brown shell after about three weeks. A beautiful, detailed eye-catcher!

Character & Growth

Despite originating from a warm environment, the Triops Newberryi grows somewhat calmer and more compact than, for example, the Australiensis. Including its long tail fork, it reaches an average size of 4 to 6 centimeters. It's an incredibly lively creature: you won't be bored for a moment watching it perform acrobatic tricks, swim through the tank, and happily dig in the bottom.

Environmental Requirements & Care

To maximize its life expectancy (approximately 50 to 70 days), the Triops Newberryi has specific requirements for its breeding environment:

• Temperature: Keep the water stable at approximately 27 °C (just under 30 °C). A suitable heat source or heat lamp is essential for this.
• Light: Direct light above the breeding tank helps the eggs to optimally awaken and hatch.

How does breeding work?

Fill a clean breeding tank with about 0.5 liters of still spring water (like Bar-le-Duc without carbonation) and add the breeding batch. Ensure a constant temperature of around 27 °C and direct a lamp onto it. Soon, the tiny larvae will awaken. After the first day, you can carefully start feeding small amounts of (finely ground) food.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Very Rare Species: One of the most exclusive Triops species for enthusiasts.
• Unique Tabby Pattern: Beautiful dark brown marbling on a light brown shell.
• Active & Playful Behavior: Tireless swimmer and digger that brings a lot of life to the tank.
• Compact Size: Grows 4 to 6 cm (including tail fork), ideal for smaller breeding tanks.
• Includes Manual: Clear Dutch instructions for successful breeding.

Product specifications:

• Species: Triops Newberryi (American Tadpole Shrimp)
• Content: Capsule with eggs mixed in breeding substrate
• Adult size: Approx. 4 to 6 cm (including tail fork)
• Ideal water temperature: Approx. 27 °C
• Life expectancy: Approx. 50 to 70 days
• Breeding experience: Suitable for beginners and advanced

Tip: Don't have a breeding tank, food, pipette, or thermometer yet? In addition to these rare eggs, also order our complete **Triops Starter Kit** to have all basic necessities directly in your home!

Bring a rare piece of American natural history into your home.

Triops Food (150-200 Pellets) – Nutritious food for every life stage!

Do you want to provide your Triops with the best care from day one? This balanced Triops Food provides your prehistoric crustaceans (such as Triops Longicaudatus or Triops Cancriformis) with exactly the right nutrients they need for vital and healthy development.

Suitable for adult animals and newly hatched creatures

The great advantage of these pellets is their versatility. For adult Triops, they are the ideal sinking food pellets that they can easily pick up with their many legs. Do you have newly hatched larvae or young nymphs swimming around? Then you can easily **grind or crush the hard pellets into a powder**. This creates a super fine dust food that even the smallest creatures can effortlessly absorb from the water!

Supports growth, molting, and egg production

Triops grow at a rapid pace and therefore need high-quality food. These pellets are richly supplied with high-quality proteins, vitamins, and minerals. This supports smooth molting, stimulates strong shell growth, and provides adult females with enough energy to bury dozens of eggs in the sand daily.

Easy to dose & Clean water

Thanks to their solid form, this food can be dosed very accurately. It's better to feed small amounts multiple times a day (or a pinch of powder) than too much at once; this prevents excess food from clouding the breeding water.

Key benefits at a glance:

• For All Life Stages: Whole pellets for adults, easy to grind for newly hatched nymphs.
• Rich in Proteins & Minerals: Promotes rapid growth, sturdy shell, and successful egg-laying.
• Easy to Grind: Simple to crush into fine powder between two spoons or with fingers.
• Long Shelf Life: Bag contains no less than 150 to 200 pellets (sufficient for multiple breeding cycles).

Product specifications:

• Product: Food for Triops (Young & Old)
• Contents: Approx. 150 to 200 food pellets
• Food type: Sinking pellets (easy to grind into dust food)
• Application: Daily staple food for all Triops species from larva to adult animal

Give your prehistoric aquatic creatures the best start and care. Order your bag of Triops food today!

V-Connector (10 mm) – Create tight right-angle turns in your ant setup

Do you want to connect your ant farms, nests, and outworlds in a compact and neat way? With this high-quality V-shaped connector (90-degree angle), you can easily guide the connecting hose in the right direction. This prevents flexible hoses from bending or kinking, ensuring optimal passage for your ants at all times!

Maximum grip thanks to clever ribbed structure

The V-connector is specially designed with a ribbed profile on both ends. As soon as you slide the hose over it, the material clamps firmly around the ribs. This ensures a robust, leak-free, and 100% escape-proof connection.

Natural expansion and smart space utilization

In nature, ants create numerous right-angled tunnels and branches underground. With this V-connector, you not only recreate this naturally but also make efficient use of the space on your desk or cabinet. Ideal for guiding hoses tightly along the walls of your ant farm or arena.

Key advantages at a glance:

• 90 Degree Angle: Allows for right-angle connections without the hose kinking or blocking the passage.
• Firm Grip: Ribbed design ensures the hose remains tightly and securely attached.
• Perfect Fit: Designed for hoses with an outer diameter of 10 mm (ultimate combination with our 8/10 mm transparent hose).
• Escape-Proof: Connects seamlessly so that even the smallest ants cannot squeeze through.

Product specifications:

• Type: V-shaped connector (90-degree right-angle hose connector)
• Inner diameter of connector: Slightly less than 10 mm (for a tight-fitting connection)
• Compatibility: Suitable for hoses with a 10 mm outer diameter (8/10 mm connecting hose)
• Application: Making right-angle connections between ant farms, nests, and arenas

Make your ant setup perfectly fitting and kink-free. 

With this professional and compact magnifier, you'll truly miss no detail. Whether you want to closely study the eggs and larvae of your ant colony, inspect small insects, or view details of other hobby objects; this magnifier provides a crystal-clear image with its 30x magnification.

Now with Built-in LED Lighting

This updated version is equipped with a subtle, bright LED light. The illumination is precisely directed at the focal point, eliminating shadows and making the object you want to magnify even more beautiful and visible with greater contrast. You don't have to worry about the power supply: the necessary battery is included, so the magnifier is immediately ready for use.

Compact and Durable

Thanks to its handy size, you can easily take the magnifier anywhere. The sturdy casing optimally protects the lens when not in use. An indispensable tool for every ant keeper and nature lover who wants to make the invisible visible.

Specifications:

• Magnification: 30x
• Lighting: Subtle built-in LED light for optimal visibility
• Power Supply: Battery included
• Application: Ideal for studying ants, insects, plants, and small details

Large Magnifying Glass (7.5 cm) – Comfortable and Razor-Sharp View

The wondrous world of ants and insects is full of impressive details. Where a small magnifying glass sometimes requires you to look close to the object, this large hand magnifying glass offers unprecedented comfort thanks to its generous lens diameter of no less than 7.5 centimeters. This means you don't have to hold the lens close to your eye, and you can enjoy a beautiful, sharp image at a comfortable viewing distance!

Optimal Magnification from 2x to 4x

This magnifying glass delivers exactly the quality you need for nature research. The magnification depends on the viewing distance and angle: for an optimal, razor-sharp, and steady image, you will achieve the best results at 2 to 4 times magnification. Depending on the angle, you can magnify up to a maximum of 6 times (where the image becomes slightly less sharp at a greater distance). Perfect for closely studying the smallest ant larvae, eggs, or the anatomy of a praying mantis!

Practical for Use with Your Ant Farm and in the Forest

Whether you're at home hovering over the nest of your ant farm to observe the queen, or going on an adventure outside in the garden or forest: this large magnifying glass is sturdy, very practical to use, and makes nature even more beautiful. A great tool for young researchers at school as well as passionate ant keepers!

Product Specifications:

• Product: Large hand magnifying glass / loupe
• Color: Black with transparent lens
• Lens diameter: 7.5 cm (extra large field of view)
• Magnification: 2x to 4x (optimally sharp, up to max. 6x possible)
• Application: Ideal for ant farms, brood care, stick insects, praying mantises, and general nature research

Experience the convenience of a generous lens and view your ants up close. Order the large magnifying glass (7.5 cm) today at Mierenboerderij!

Small Magnifying Glass – Discover the wonderful world up close

Nature is full of beautiful, hidden details that are easily overlooked with the naked eye. With this small and handy magnifying glass, you can bring the smallest micro-life into view a little larger! It is the ideal magnifying glass to closely follow the developments in your ant farm or to go on a discovery tour in the garden and the forest.

Sharp vision up to 6x magnification

This compact magnifying glass does exactly what you expect from it. Depending on the viewing distance and angle, you can magnify the image 2 to up to 6 times. For optimal, razor-sharp, and comfortable vision, we recommend a magnification of 2 to 4 times. Perfect for accurately studying eggs, tiny larvae, the legs of a stick insect, or the antennae of an ant queen!

Indispensable for every nature researcher

Whether you're checking the progress of your ant colony at home, looking for tracks in the forest, or studying insects in the backyard: thanks to its light and compact size, you can easily take this magnifying glass anywhere. A great and educational accessory for both young and old!

Product specifications:

• Type: Compact handheld magnifying glass / loupe
• Magnification: 2x to 4x (optimally sharp) up to a maximum of 6x magnification
• Application: Ideal for studying ants, brood, stick insects, plants, and insects
• Use: Suitable for indoors at the ant farm and outdoors in nature

Make nature even more beautiful and experience your ant hobby up close. Order the small magnifying glass today at Mierenboerderij!

Please note:

This product excludes 3-5 caterpillars. The caterpillars are shipped by the breeder in England. You order the caterpillars that belong to the package yourself using the coupon provided with the product (shipping costs only via PayPal/credit card). This can be done from March to September.

Butterfly Growing Kit (30 cm Habitat) – Experience the wonderful metamorphosis up close!

Do you want to bring nature into your home or classroom in a unique way? With this complete Butterfly Growing Kit, you can follow the magical process from caterpillar to beautiful Painted Lady butterfly up close. It's a fantastic, educational, and inspiring nature project for all ages!

How does the breeding process work?

1. Receive Growing Kit: You will immediately receive the reusable butterfly habitat (30 cm), feeding pipette, manual, and the unique coupon for the caterpillars.
2. Request Caterpillars: With the included coupon, you can easily order your caterpillars (March to September). You only pay a small shipping fee directly via PayPal or credit card to the specialized breeder.
3. Observe & Care: The breeder will send 3 to 5 fresh caterpillars with all the necessary caterpillar food. Watch them grow rapidly and hang themselves at the top in their shimmering cocoons.
4. Time to Fly! After hatching, you care for the Painted Lady butterflies for a few days in your habitat with fruit or sugar water using the pipette, after which you can joyfully release them into the wild.

Sustainable & Reusable

Is the breeding over and have the butterflies flown out? Don't throw away the habitat! The foldable 30 cm mesh net is easy to clean and reuse. You can order a new refill of caterpillars, or use the net as a perfectly ventilated enclosure for other insects such as stick insects, praying mantises, or ladybugs.

What's included in the Butterfly Growing Kit?

• Foldable Butterfly Habitat (30 cm): Sturdy, well-ventilated net with a transparent viewing window and zipper.
• Feeding Pipette: For easily offering sugar water or nectar to adult butterflies.
• Caterpillar Coupon: Voucher for requesting 3 to 5 caterpillars + special food (guarantee of at least 3 healthy butterflies).
• Manuals: Simple multilingual instructions and an extensive English information booklet.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Complete Experience: Everything you need to start breeding immediately.
• 100% Educational: Perfect as a biology project for primary schools, childcare, and families.
• Breeding Guarantee: Guarantee of successful breeding of at least 3 healthy Painted Lady butterflies.
• Multifunctional & Reusable: Also suitable for other insect species.

Product specifications:

• Product: Complete Butterfly Growing Kit
• Butterfly species: Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
• Habitat dimensions: Approx. 30 cm high x 30 cm diameter
• Breeding season: March to September
• Caterpillar shipment: Via the included coupon (shipped directly by the breeder)

Bring the wonderful spectacle of nature into your home. Order the Butterfly Growing Kit today!

Butterfly Shoelace Wings – Turn every children's shoe into a magical party!

Are you looking for a cheerful and unique accessory to brighten up dull or ordinary shoes? With these awesome Butterfly Shoelace Wings, children will fly through life! These striking wings are specially designed to be easily attached to the laces of children's shoes, instantly transforming them into cheerful 'butterfly shoes'.

Easy to attach to any laced shoe

Attaching the wings is child's play. Simply thread the laces through the punched-out eyelets of the wings and tie the shoe as normal. They will stay firmly in place while running, playing, and climbing. Thanks to their compact size of **11.5 cm x 7.5 cm**, they fit perfectly on almost any type of children's shoe or sneaker.

### Stimulates imagination

Children love the magical appearance of these wings. They feel as light and fast as a butterfly and will proudly show off their 'flying' shoes to friends. A great gift for birthdays, shoe presents, or just as a cheerful surprise!

Key benefits at a glance:

• Magical Appearance: Transforms ordinary sneakers and shoes into cheerful butterfly shoes.
• Easy to Attach: Thread them through existing laces in a flash.
• Universal Size: At 11.5 x 7.5 cm, suitable for almost all children's shoes.
• Lightweight & Durable: Comfortable while running and playing without getting in the way.
• Super Fun Gift: A guaranteed hit for young children and butterfly fans.

Product specifications:

• Product: Butterfly Shoelace Wings
• Dimensions: 11.5 cm long x 7.5 cm wide
• Attachment: Via the laces of the shoe
• Application: Shoe decoration, accessory for children's shoes/sneakers

Let children's shoes come to life. Order the butterfly shoelace wings today!