Ant Farm Starter Set

The best foundation for starting to cultivate your own ant colony can be found in this starter set!

The biggest challenge of the hobby is getting started. How do you ensure that your queen, with a few workers, grows into a healthy, large colony? The 'Ant Dock Station' in combination with the arena makes this much easier.

In addition to the excellent shelter and robust character of the 'Ant Dock Station', you can now also provide your ants with the correct temperature. At the end of the Dock, there is a recess where the 1-meter heating cable fits precisely (optional to order separately). By correctly positioning the heating cable, you can provide the test tube with your ant colony with the correct temperature. Now your ants will be nice and warm, even during the cold periods of the year! With the right temperature, your colony will grow the fastest, and that's what you want!

The Dock where you place the test tube can thus be seen as the nesting area, which is normally underground. Warmed by the sun, protected by the earth, and ventilated for the ants. This is all incorporated into the Dock. The Arena is the above-ground part. In this outdoor living area, which the ants can access via the transport tube, the ants can collect their food (which you place there once a week) and dispose of their waste.

How cool is it to be able to closely follow the ants' cooperation and the transport through the tube.

This starter set is suitable for all types of ants. Don't have a colony yet? Then you can choose from different types above, including food, and order them at great promotional prices. The heating cable and arena setup can also be ordered above.

Contents of the set

- Ant Dock Station
- Town Square Arena (15x10x9cm)
- Ant-Blox test tube connector
- Stopper cap
- Connection hose
- Instructions in the video and on our YouTube channel
- Printed booklet 'Ants are heroes' with instructions on how to properly start the hobby of keeping ants as pets

Give your ant farm the ultimate presentation with the Major Base Stand

Do you want an even better view of the development of your ant colony? The Major Base Stand is the ideal stand to display your ant farm stylishly, safely, and clearly. This multifunctional stand is custom-designed for two of our most popular nests: the Major plaster nest (Master Series) and the Asteroid 10x15 acrylic nest (Universe Collection).

Optimal view of your ant colony

By placing your nest on this sturdy stand, the chambers are tilted at a perfect viewing angle. This gives you and your visitors a fantastic, direct overview of the queen, the brood, and the active workers. You'll never have to lean over the table or cabinet again to admire the nest life up close.

Space-saving and rock-solid

In addition to a beautiful view, the Major Base Stand also has a practical advantage: it saves valuable space on your desk, dresser, or display. Because the ant nest is tilted more upright, it takes up significantly less surface area. Thanks to its stable fit, the nest also stands rock-solid, which helps prevent vibrations and ensures a safe living environment for your ants.

The benefits at a glance:

• Perfect fit: Seamlessly suitable for the Major (plaster) and Asteroid 10x15 (acrylic) ant farms.
• Ideal viewing angle: Provides a razor-sharp view of all chambers, the queen, and the brood.
• Smart space-saving: Makes optimal use of space on your desk or cabinet.
• Stable and secure: Keeps the nest firmly in place and prevents accidental shifting.

Whether you are a beginner ant keeper or a seasoned enthusiast: with the Major Base Stand, you elevate the experience and the appearance of your ant farm to a higher level!

Let the ants do their work and watch a complete tunnel system emerge! This high-tech gel ant farm is a fascinating habitat for ants, based on the technology NASA used to study life in a weightless environment. The system is completely self-supporting: the high-quality, transparent gel serves as food, moisture, and shelter for the ant family. Assemble your ideal ant farm above and choose your favorite color and the desired number of ants!

We supply this complete gel ant farm including an informative booklet with detailed instructions on how to install and use the product.

Assemble your ant farm to your liking:

Simply make your choices in the menu above to complete your ant farm:

• Choose your frame color: Will you go for a sleek White, natural Brown, or fresh Green frame?
• Choose your ant family (Messor barbarus):
  • No ants (if you already have suitable ants or are just looking for the ant farm)
  • Ant family L – 15-20 active workers
  • Ant family XL – 25-30 active workers for significant activity
  • Ant family XXL – 40-50 active workers for immediate full activity!

What's included?

• Gel Ant Farm: Large habitat (15 x 15 x 2 cm) in your chosen color scheme.
• Ant Family (optional): A test tube with active Southern European worker ants (if selected).
• Accessories: Magnifying glass and connection material
• Education: Detailed full-color manual with step-by-step instructions.

How the Gel Ant Farm Works

How long do ants live in the gel? Worker ants typically live a few weeks to several months and are guaranteed to start digging immediately. If something unexpectedly goes wrong in the first two weeks and the ants die? We will send a replacement ant family free of charge. Please note: this ant keeper contains a family of workers (no queen or brood) and is purely intended for studying fascinating digging behavior, not for breeding an ant colony.

How long does the gel last?

The specially developed gel is a complete and ample food source. Since ants are efficient eaters and even reuse waste, you never need to add extra food or water. Do you want to start fresh with a new ant family later? We also have convenient gel refills available in various colors in our webshop.

Maintenance & Care

Maintaining this gel ant farm is extremely simple:

• No need to feed or water; the gel contains everything they need.
• Open the lid briefly once a week for a little fresh air.
• Remove condensation and any surface waste when possible.

About the Ant Family

If you choose an option including ants? You will receive strong worker ants from Southern Europe (Messor barbarus). This species is known for digging impressive underground tunnels and chambers in nature. The ants are safely shipped in a test tube, where they can stay for up to a week after receipt without problems. How to successfully and safely place the ants in their new gel environment is explained step-by-step in the included instruction booklet.

Ant's Kingdom Major

A sleekly designed plaster ant farm forms the heart of this setup. A completely handmade, robust plaster nest, very solidly mounted.
 

Unique Humidity System

The ant farm is specially designed with a unique moisture reservoir. From the center of the nest, you can regulate the humidity with the included syringe. The system is very practical with this unique water supply. 

Layout and Connecting the Major Ant Farm

The chambers in the middle around the moisture reservoir are shallow (4mm), so you can observe the center of your colony well. The chambers on the outside are deeper (7mm), so the worker ants can store their seeds and food supply there nicely. All chambers and tunnels are interconnected. Be amazed at how the ants use and arrange this space, and experience for yourself how intelligent these special animals are!

An opening has been made on both sides to connect the Ant Farm to the test tube with the colony and the feeding dish or arena. Choose an arena (or the feeding dish) to complete your setup!

Ant Colony

Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a special price.

Feeding Set

The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are also added. A feeding kit can be ordered above.

Contents

What do you receive when ordering this product?
- The Major
- Moisture syringe 5 ml
- 1 sealing cap 
- Full-color instruction flyer

Specifications

Length: 15 cm
Width: 10cm
Thickness: 3cm (nest part varying from 4 to 7 mm)
Number of connection options for plaster nest: 2 (10mm - on both sides)
Number of chambers: 8
Number of ants: suitable for up to 200 ants for most species
Humidification system through a recess in the middle
Duration of nest humidity: 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of ants and ambient temperature.

Mansion House Brown (nest 15x15x2)

The Mansion House (nest 15x15x2) is the central part of the ant city you build for your ants with Ant-Blox! This luxurious nesting area is the base where your ants will reside. With the Mansion House (nest 15x15x2), you receive the sand-clay filling as standard, so the ants can create their tunnels and chambers to their heart's content. Welcome home!

Unique ventilation and moisture supply

The Mansion House (nest 15x15x2) has been specially developed with the well-being of your ants in mind. The lid features professional ventilation in the form of the Ant-Blox logo. You can also provide moisture to the sand-clay through the 10 mm opening specifically designed for this purpose, without having to remove the lid of the Mansion House (nest 15x15x2). This opening is neatly closed with the sealing cap (included) as standard.

Layout and connecting Mansion House

Be amazed at how the ants use and arrange their new space and experience for yourself how intelligent these extraordinary animals are! You will see how the ants dig tunnels in the sand and create the right layout.

An opening has been made on both sides to connect the Mansion House to other parts of your ant city.

Ant colony

Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a discounted price.

Feeding set

The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are also added. A feeding set can be ordered above.

Contents

What do you receive when ordering this product?
- The Mansion House (nest 15x15x2)
- Moisture syringe 10 ml
- 3 sealing caps
- Sand-clay nest filling 250 grams
- A4 manual and instructions

Specifications

Length: 15 cm
Width: 15 cm
Thickness: 2 cm
Number of connection options: 2 (10mm - on both sides)
Number of ants: suitable for up to 300 ants for most species
Humidification system by adding moisture from above with the syringe
Duration of nest humidity: 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of ants and the ambient temperature.

Give your gel ant farm a second life with the Green Gel Refill (15x15)

Is the gel in your ant farm used up or do you want to make a clean, fresh start for a new colony? With this Green Gel Refill (15x15), you can get your ant farm ready for use again in no time. This refill is precisely measured for 15x15 cm ant farms and provides a beautiful, bright green living environment.

All-in-one living environment: Excavation material, food, and moisture

Just like the original filling, this green gel refill is a complete all-in-one solution for ants. The transparent gel offers the worker ants a sturdy structure to dig tunnels in, and at the same time contains all the necessary nutrients and moisture. This means you don't have to add extra food or water, making the maintenance of your ant farm extremely easy.

Beautiful contrast and crystal-clear view

The clear, green color of the gel creates a spectacular visual effect in the room or classroom. Since most ants are dark in color, they stand out fantastically against the green background. This provides an unparalleled clear view of the digging process and the daily work of the colony.

The benefits at a glance:

• Perfectly sized: Precisely measured quantity for 15x15 cm gel ant farms.
• All-in-one filling: Serves as digging medium, food, and moisture source simultaneously.
• Beautiful visual contrast: The bright green color makes ants and tunnels extra visible.
• Easy to prepare: Quick and effortless to melt and pour according to the instructions.
• Sustainable reuse: Allows you to use your existing ant farm multiple times.

Extend the fun of your ant farm and give your ants a fresh, colorful start with the Green Gel Refill!

Plaster Ant Farm General (master series Ant's Kingdom)

A sleekly designed plaster Ant Farm forms the heart of this setup. A completely handmade robust plaster nest, very securely mounted.

Unique moisture supply

The ant farm is specially designed with a unique moisture reservoir. From the center of the nest, you regulate the humidity with the included syringe. The system is very practical with this unique water supply.

Layout and connection General

The chambers in the middle around the moisture reservoir are shallow (5mm), allowing you to observe the center of your colony well. The chambers on the outside are deeper (10mm), allowing the workers to store their seeds and food supplies nicely there. All chambers and passages are connected to each other. Be amazed at how the ants use and arrange this space and experience for yourself whether they stick to our 'script'!
An opening has been made on both sides to connect the Ant Farm to the nest tube with the colony and the feeding dish or arena. Choose an arena (or the feeding dish) to complete your setup!

Ant Colony

Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a special price.

Feeding Set

The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are also added. A feeding set can be ordered above.

Contents

What do you receive when you order this product?
- The General
- Moisture syringe 5 ml
- 1 sealing cap
- Full-color instruction flyer

Specifications

Length: 21 cm
Width: 14 cm
Thickness: 3cm (nest part varying from 5 to 10 mm)
Number of connection options plaster nest: 2 (10mm - on both sides)
Number of chambers: 8
Number of ants: suitable for up to 400 ants for most species
Moisturizing system through a recess in the middle
Duration of nest humidity: 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of ants and the ambient temperature.