Contents of the starter set
– Lasius niger ant colony
A queen and several workers
– Cotton wool
To prepare a new test tube, for example, also useful to use a small piece for offering liquids (no risk of drowning)
Fluon + brush
A specially developed preventative to keep ants indoors. See the enclosed instructions for use.
– Feeding syringe
Handy for administering food in small quantities.
– Test tube outside world
Outside world for the ants where they get food and take away waste.
– 5x test tube 16 x 150 mm
Extra test tubes, for expansion, and / or replacement if the current one is contaminated or the water reservoir is empty.
Beetlejelly cup flavor.
A good food source for an ant colony. Because it's in gel form, it's ideal for small ants, as they won't drown easily.
Note: Refrigerate after opening.
– Bag of sand 100 grams
To create a thin layer of ground cover in the outside world.
Baby dubias
are a very good, high-protein food source for ants and other insectivores. They can be stored in the freezer.
– Test tube connector
To reduce the opening of the test tube, to be able to connect to a nest, or to be able to offer a second test tube.
Sugar water + feeding tray:
You can add a small amount of sugar water to the feeding tray.
Note: Store in the refrigerator after opening, as this product has a limited shelf life.
If you ordered the Sunburst, you can offer the colony a small drop (yellow bottle) on the feeding tray 2 to 3 times a week. This will also have a longer shelf life.
– Tweezers
Tweezers for preparing a test tube of ants, for example, or for cleaning up waste from the outside world.
- Manual
Information type
Specifications :
Scientific name: Lasius Niger
English name: black garden ant
Distribution area: Europe
Difficulty level: 1/5
Queen size: 8-10 mm
Worker size: 3-5 mm
Soldier size: none
Winter rest: December-March at 5-10 degrees
Growth rate: 3/5
Temperature: 17-28 degrees
Optimal temperature: 23-26 degrees
Recommended nest type: ytong, plaster, 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.
