{"product_id":"mierenboerderij-acryl-startset-voor-oogstmieren","title":"Ant Farm Acrylic Starter Set – Create your own","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-tabs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"description\" class=\"tab-pane active\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAnt Farm Acrylic Starter Set - Modern Design for Harvester Ants (Messor barbarus)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to start keeping ants and are you looking for a modern, crystal-clear nest with a perfect 360-degree view? The Acrylic Asteroid Starter Set is specially designed for the popular \u003cem\u003eMessor barbarus\u003c\/em\u003e (harvester ant). Harvester ants are incredibly fascinating to observe because they collect seeds and process them into ant bread. This basic kit contains high-quality hardware. Customize the set below to your liking: choose the separate hardware or select the desired size of your starter colony directly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the size of your ant colony yourself:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEasily assemble your set yourself using the options on this page. Choose the bare hardware kit or combine it directly with a healthy Messor barbarus colony in the size that suits you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithout ants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only the complete hardware (nest, arena and accessories) – ideal if you already have a colony yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner colony (10+ workers):\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect, cautious start. You will see the colony grow together from a small beginning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing colony (20+ workers):\u003c\/strong\u003e More activity in the arena from day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge starter colony (50+ workers):\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately full of activity, everything connected, often larger workers (majors) and an impressive dynamic in the acrylic nest!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContents of this starter set:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnt Farm Acrylic Asteroid (2 connection openings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTown Square Arena (15x10x9 cm – 2 connections)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull colour, multilingual instruction booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e with a clear step-by-step plan and complete explanation to successfully start your hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConnection hose (can be cut to size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTest tube connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnt Docking Station (protects the queen and her ant colony)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProtective film for the nest area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture sprayer for precise irrigation of the reservoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the Acrylic Asteroid?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleek and modernly designed Acrylic Ant Farm forms the heart of this set. The nest is constructed from high-quality, laser-cut acrylic layers that ensure a perfect, escape-proof seal and an ultra-sleek look. The nest is equipped with an ingeniously built-in moisture reservoir, with which you can very precisely regulate the humidity in the nest via the supplied sprayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal-clear chambers are specially designed for an unparalleled view of the colony. You can perfectly observe the ants as they care for their eggs, protect the queen, and sort their seed supply. All chambers and passages are precisely connected to each other, allowing the ants to optimally utilize the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sides of the acrylic nest are equipped with universal connection openings (10 mm). This allows you to effortlessly connect the test tube nest, the supplied arena, or additional extensions to the nest as the colony grows in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to our many years of experience, we have developed this set as part of our 'Universe Collection' - a high-quality line of acrylic ant farms that excels in maximum durability, superior transparency, and a hygienic living environment for your ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Technical Data:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic nest length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic nest width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic nest thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArena size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 x 10 x 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic nest connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArena connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal clear, high-quality acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for a colony of up to ±200 ants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisturization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated moisture reservoir (1-2 weeks effective)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with an escape-proof arena ventilation lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57790148510031,"sku":"ST1NR3","price":59.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/Acryl.jpg?v=1779891413","url":"https:\/\/antskingdom.com\/products\/mierenboerderij-acryl-startset-voor-oogstmieren","provider":"Ant's Kingdom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}