Contents of the starter set
– Lasius niger ant colony
A queen and a number of workers
– Cotton wool
For example, to prepare a new test tube; also handy to use a small piece for offering liquids (no risk of drowning)
– Fluon + brush
A specially developed preventative to keep ants inside while keeping them in the outside world. See the attached explanation on how to use.
– Feeding syringe
Handy for administering food in small amounts.
– Test tube outside world
Outside world for the ants where they get food and dispose of waste.
– 5x test tube 16 x 150 mm
Extra test tubes, for expansion and/or replacement if the current one is contaminated or its water reservoir is empty.
– Beetlejelly cup flavor.
A good food source for an ant colony. Because it is in a gel form, it is very suitable for small ants, as they cannot easily drown in it.
Note: Store in the refrigerator after opening.
– Bag of sand 100 grams
To create a thin layer of ground cover in the outdoors.
– Tube of baby dubia cockroaches
Baby dubia cockroaches are a very good, high-protein food source for ants and other insectivores. These can be stored in the freezer.
– Test tube connector
To reduce the opening of the test tube, to connect to a nest, or to offer a 2nd test tube.
– Sugar water + feeding tray
You can drip a little sugar water onto the feeding tray.
Please note: store in the refrigerator after opening, as this product has a limited shelf life.
If you ordered the Sunburst along with it, you can offer the colony a drop (yellow bottle) on the feeding tray 2 to 3 times a week. This also has a longer shelf life.
– Tweezers
Tweezers, for example, to prepare a test-tube ant or to clean up waste from the outside world.
- Manual
Information type
SpecificationsLasius
Scientific name: Niger
Dutch name: Black garden ant
Distribution area:Europe
Difficulty level: 1/5
Queen size: 8-10 mm
Worker size: 3-5 mm
Soldier size: none
Hirlwind: December-March at 5-10 degrees
Growth rate: 3/5
Temperature: 17-28 degrees
Optimal temperature: 23-26 degrees
Recommended nest type: Ytong, gypsum, 3D
Diet: insects, sugar water, and honeydew
Lasius niger is a species in the Formicinae subfamily. These ants are very easy to keep and don't place high demands on their environment. They are also very stress-resistant. This makes them an ideal starter species.
Buying and caring for my first ant colony.
