2Specifications:

The Camponico sand formicarium is a sand nest and outdoor world all in one. The ant colony can dig its own tunnels and chambers in the nesting area, making the formicarium very interesting because you can observe their natural digging behavior very well!

Dimensions, Length x width x height:

20x15x17 cm

Number of chambers:
1 sand nest section of 3 cm in which the colony can dig tunnels and chambers.

Connections:
The formicarium has 2 connections that fit a 13 mm hose.

Number of workers:
The formicarium is suitable for a colony of approximately 30 to 1000 workers (depending on the species).

Material:

3mm clear plexiglass

Humidification system:
The nest can be moistened from above by placing it on the sand, ensuring the sand is slightly damp. You can moisten it with a syringe or spray bottle, for example.

Advantages:
There are several advantages to this formicarium

1. Couplable
2. Nest and outside world in 1
3. Completely escape-proof thanks to the mesh lid and the option to apply a fluorescent barrier.
4. Due to the natural concept, this formicarium is very suitable for burrowing species, such as Messor, Pheidole, Lasius, etc.

Disadvantages:
The nest is not suitable for ant species that do not naturally dig.

Includes 850 grams of sand/clay, choice of red/yellow/grey.