Buy a sand ant farm?
Discover the fascinating world of ants with a professional sand ant farm! This is the most natural way to keep ants. In a sand or digging nest, you perfectly recreate the natural habitat of ants. You closely follow how your ant colony independently digs tunnels, furnishes chambers, collects food, and gradually expands the colony.
Why choose an ant farm with sand?
- 100% natural behavior: Experience real excavation; the ants decide how their tunnel system looks.
- Suitable for colonies: Unlike gel, a sand nest is perfectly suited for a queen and her brood to grow into a full-fledged colony.
- Complete starter sets: Choose a ready-made set below, including the correct sand-loam filling for sturdy, stable tunnels that won't collapse.
Which ant species is suitable? Popular species such as the black garden ant (Lasius niger) and the harvester ant (Messor barbarus) do exceptionally well in a sand nest. Especially the Messor barbarus is an absolute recommendation for this setup: it's amazing to see how they dig special 'grain chambers' in the sand to store their seed supply dry. Choose your sand ant farm below and start your own digging adventure!
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.
The ultimate center for your ant city
The Penthouse Nest (20x20 cm) is a huge, luxurious expansion for your ant setup. This nest area is specifically designed as a stable home base for large, growing ant colonies and larger ant species. The nest is fully compatible with the modular Ant-Blox system. With this nest, you receive 500 grams of sand-loam filling as standard, so the ants can immediately instinctively start digging their own tunnels and chambers.
Choose your favorite style (Color list)
Completely customize the Penthouse Nest to the look of your ant city. Choose from the available color variants for the edge finish above:
- White: For a sleek, modern, and minimalist ant city.
- Brown: For a warm, natural, and classic habitat appearance.
- Green: For a botanical and lively atmosphere that beautifully complements planted arenas.
Unique ventilation and moisture supply
The well-being of the ant colony is central to the design of the Penthouse. A professional ventilation grille is integrated into the lid, subtly designed with the recognizable Ant-Blox logo. In addition, the nest is equipped with a clever 10 mm opening at the top. This allows you to easily moisturize the sand-loam with the included moisture sprayer, without having to remove the lid of the nest. This opening is neatly closed with a transparent cap.
Easy modular connection
On both sides of the Penthouse Nest there is a 10 mm opening. This allows you to easily connect the nest to other Ant-Blox modules, outworlds, or arenas to gradually expand your ant city. Be amazed at how intelligently the ants utilize the available space!
Ant Colony & Feeding Set options
Almost all ant species (up to 2000 ants) can be housed in this nest. Complete your set by ordering an ant colony and a matching feeding set directly above at a competitive promotional price.
Contents of the package:
- The Penthouse Nest (20x20 cm)
- High-quality sand-loam nest filling (500 grams)
- Moisture sprayer (20 ml)
- 4x Closing caps
- Clear A4 manual and instructions
Technical specifications:
- Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 2 cm (Internal thickness: 1.4 cm)
- Connections: 2x 10mm openings (on both sides)
- Capacity: Suitable for approx. 2000 ants for most common species
- Humidification: Manual addition from above; stays moist for 1 to 2 weeks (depending on ambient temperature and colony size)
Sand Ant Farm Starter Set – Natural Digging Behavior for Harvester Ants (Messor barbarus)
Do you want to keep ants in the most natural way? In this classic sand ant farm, the ants dig their own chambers and tunnels, exactly as they do in nature. The Messor barbarus (harvester ant) is exceptionally suitable for this. This starter set is constructed from high-quality, transparent plexiglass and combines the nest part and the arena in one sleek setup. Customize the set below entirely to your liking.
Choose the size of your ant colony yourself:
Easily assemble your set using the options on this page. Choose for the bare hardware kit OR combine directly with a healthy Messor barbarus colony in the size that suits you:
- Without ants: Only the complete hardware (nest, arena and accessories) – ideal if you already have a colony yourself.
- Beginner colony (10+ workers): The perfect, gentle start. You will see the colony grow together from a small beginning.
- Growing colony (20+ workers): More activity in the nest and arena from day one.
- Large starter colony (50+ workers): Immediate full activity, larger workers (majors) and impressive dynamics when digging!
Contents of this starter set:
- Sand Ant Farm (Nest part 15x15x1.4 cm)
- Integrated Town Square Arena (15x10x9 cm) with ventilated lid
- Full colour, multilingual instruction booklet with a clear step-by-step plan and complete explanation to successfully start your hobby
- Special Sand-Loam filling (300 grams) – the ideal mix for sturdy, collapse-proof tunnels
- Ant Docking Station (for optimal positioning and protection of the test tube)
- Moisture spray for precise humidification of the sand
- Connection hose & test tube connector
True craftsmanship from the Netherlands
We make this Ant Farm sand set entirely by hand in-house in the Netherlands! Because we manually produce and assemble each product, you may, from very close up or under bright lighting, notice small, slight imperfections (such as tiny specks or edges). We naturally do everything we can to deliver each nest as neat and precise as possible.
Both the nest part and the arena are equipped with 10 mm connection openings on both sides. This allows you to effortlessly connect extra modules or a larger outworld to the set in the future. You can eventually build an enormous ant city!
When starting up, please keep in mind that a colony needs to get used to the new environment initially. They will first develop further from their protected test tube before they start digging. Raising a colony therefore always requires some patience at the beginning, but it rewards you with a beautiful, natural spectacle.
Specifications & Technical data:
Nest Specifications:
- Material: High-quality, transparent plexiglass
- Nest part size: 15 x 15 cm (Internal depth: 1.4 cm for perfect viewing)
- Number of chambers: 1 large basic chamber, the ants arrange the chambers themselves by digging
- Connections: 2 × 10 mm (on both sides)
- Capacity: Suitable for a colony of up to ±500 ants
- Humidification: Manually via the moisture spray (keep the sand partially lightly moist)
Arena Features:
- Arena size: 15 x 10 x 9 cm
- Accessibility: Directly connected to the nest part via connection hoses
- Connections: 2 × 10 mm
- Ventilation: Equipped with escape-proof openings in the lid
- Accessibility: Fully openable via the lid for easy feeding and cleaning
Premium Ant Farm Sand Set XL – The ultimate start in sand with 200+ Harvester Ants
Do you want to witness a bustling ant city, gigantic excavation activities, and impressive logistics right from day one? The Premium Sand Set XL is our most complete and luxurious sand setup, specially designed for the fascinating Messor barbarus (harvester ant). This comprehensive set from our Master Series includes high-quality hardware and a huge, healthy colony with a queen, brood, and at least 250+ workers!
Contents of this comprehensive Premium XL sand set:
- Ant colony Messor barbarus (200+ workers!) with queen and brood
- Full-colour instruction booklet with a clear step-by-step plan and complete explanation for a successful start
- Ant Farm Penthouse (Generous 20x20 cm sand nest with 2 connection openings)
- Special Sand-Clay Filling – the ideal mix for sturdy, collapse-proof tunnels and chambers
- City Square Arena (Luxurious, large arena of 20x13x12 cm with 2 connection openings)
- Premium Hill (Luxurious stand for the arena) & beautiful Arena Backdrop (background photo)
- Complete furnishing set for a natural look in the arena
- Professional heat source (heating mat or heating cable) for the perfect nest temperature
- Red protective film (for a safe, naturally darkened nest area)
- One meter of high-quality connecting hose including connectors
- Large 20 ml moisture syringe for precise dosing of moisture into the reservoir
- Magnifying glass
Why choose the Premium Penthouse Sand Set?
We can well imagine that making a choice is difficult given all the options. That's why we have put together this special XL set, guaranteeing you the most complete and successful start you can make in a sand environment.
The showpiece of this setup is the Ant Farm Penthouse. This luxurious, handmade sand nest offers all the space your large ant colony needs to reside. Harvester ants are masters at digging; marvel at how they independently arrange their chambers, create grain silos, and shape their tunnel systems.
The Penthouse nest has been developed with maximum comfort in mind for both the ants and the keeper. The lid features professional ventilation in the form of our exclusive Ant-Blox logo. Additionally, the nest has a clever 10 mm opening at the top, allowing you to easily moisten the sand-clay without having to remove the lid. This opening is securely closed with the included cap.
Thanks to our years of experience, this set includes a beautiful full-colour instruction booklet. This manual guides you through the startup phase with a clear step-by-step plan, so you know exactly how to best care for this large colony and optimally use the heat source.
Specifications & Technical Data:
- Sand nest size (Penthouse): 20 x 20 x 2 cm (Optimal depth for perfect view of digging)
- Arena size (City Square): 20 x 13 x 12 cm (Including Premium Hill stand)
- Sand nest connections: 2 × 10 mm (on both sides for future expansions)
- Arena connections: 2 × 10 mm
- Nest capacity: Suitable for hundreds to even thousands of ants
- Ventilation: High-quality laser-cut ventilation in both the nest and arena lid
- Humidification: Manual via the special 10 mm moisture port on top
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
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Antskingdom.com
📍 Laan van de ram 64B
7324 BV Apeldoorn
💬 WA +31 85 888 9797
✉️ E: info@antskingdom.com
Chamber of Commerce no: 82353050
VAT no: NL862430744B01