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Small Starter Test Tube Ant Nest - for New Queen & Nanitics with 2x15mm Plaster Tubes & Beginner Kit

All-in-One Starter Nest for New Ant Colonies
This compact nest is expertly designed for ant keepers who are starting their journey with a new queen or a tiny colony. Its small size mimics a natural founding chamber, reducing stress and providing the security needed for your colony to successfully establish itself.

Key Benefits:
◆ Ideal Founding Environment: The modest dimensions (68mm L x 60mm W x 27mm H) are intentionally small to avoid overwhelming a new queen and her first workers, preventing anxiety and promoting brood care.
◆ Complete Starter Solution: Everything you need to begin is included—the nest itself, hydration via plaster tubes, and essential care items.
◆ Integrated Hydration: The two 15mm plaster-bottom test tubes provide a constant source of moisture, which is crucial for the founding stage.

Package Includes:

  • 1× Nest Body (with acrylic cover and 3D printed parts)

  • 1× Set of Acrylic Accessories

  • 1× Ant Keeping Beginner Kit

  • 1× Bottle of Ant Escape Prevention Powder

  • 2× 15mm Plaster-Bottom Test Tubes

Dimensions:

  • Nest Body (without tubes): 68mm (L) × 60mm (W) × 27mm (H)

Compatibility:
Perfect for the founding stage and small colonies of most common species, including:

  • Ponerine ants (e.g., BrachyponeraOdontomachus)

  • Harvester ants (e.g., MessorPogonomyrmex)

  • Honeypot ants (e.g., Myrmecocystus)

  • Pavement ants (Tetramorium)

  • Carpenter ants (Camponotus)
    Not recommended for species requiring extreme humidity or specialized environments, such as Leafcutter ants (Atta).

Please Note: Our products utilize 3D printing technology, which will result in visible layer lines and minor surface imperfections. They are functional habitats designed for ant well-being and cannot match the flawless finish of injection-molded products. Not recommended for perfectionists.

Quality Assurance

We guarantee the quality of all our products. If your item arrives damaged, please contact us for a solution.

Health Guarantee

We ensure all colonies are healthy with mated queens. Compensation is provided if standards aren't met.

Shipping Timeline

We generally ship within 1–3 days. Delivery may take up to 4 days during peak order periods.

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