Buy an ant farm with gel?

Let the ants do their work and watch a complete tunnel system emerge! This high-tech gel ant farm is a fascinating habitat for ants, based on the technology NASA used to study life in a weightless environment. The system is completely self-supporting: the high-quality, transparent gel serves as food, moisture, and shelter for the ant family. Assemble your ideal ant farm above and choose your favorite color and the desired number of ants!

We supply this complete gel ant farm including an informative booklet with detailed instructions on how to install and use the product.

Assemble your ant farm to your liking:

Simply make your choices in the menu above to complete your ant farm:

• Choose your frame color: Will you go for a sleek White, natural Brown, or fresh Green frame?
• Choose your ant family (Messor barbarus):
  • No ants (if you already have suitable ants or are just looking for the ant farm)
  • Ant family L – 15-20 active workers
  • Ant family XL – 25-30 active workers for significant activity
  • Ant family XXL – 40-50 active workers for immediate full activity!

What's included?

• Gel Ant Farm: Large habitat (15 x 15 x 2 cm) in your chosen color scheme.
• Ant Family (optional): A test tube with active Southern European worker ants (if selected).
• Accessories: Magnifying glass and connection material
• Education: Detailed full-color manual with step-by-step instructions.

How the Gel Ant Farm Works

How long do ants live in the gel? Worker ants typically live a few weeks to several months and are guaranteed to start digging immediately. If something unexpectedly goes wrong in the first two weeks and the ants die? We will send a replacement ant family free of charge. Please note: this ant keeper contains a family of workers (no queen or brood) and is purely intended for studying fascinating digging behavior, not for breeding an ant colony.

How long does the gel last?

The specially developed gel is a complete and ample food source. Since ants are efficient eaters and even reuse waste, you never need to add extra food or water. Do you want to start fresh with a new ant family later? We also have convenient gel refills available in various colors in our webshop.

Maintenance & Care

Maintaining this gel ant farm is extremely simple:

• No need to feed or water; the gel contains everything they need.
• Open the lid briefly once a week for a little fresh air.
• Remove condensation and any surface waste when possible.

About the Ant Family

If you choose an option including ants? You will receive strong worker ants from Southern Europe (Messor barbarus). This species is known for digging impressive underground tunnels and chambers in nature. The ants are safely shipped in a test tube, where they can stay for up to a week after receipt without problems. How to successfully and safely place the ants in their new gel environment is explained step-by-step in the included instruction booklet.

Bring nature to life in the classroom with the Gel School Pack

Are you looking for an original, educational, and interactive project for the classroom? The Ant Farm Gel School Pack gives students a unique insight into the fascinating life of ants. This complete educational package is specially designed for schools and after-school care to bring biology closer in a tangible and inspiring way.

Low maintenance and safe for the classroom

The great advantage of a gel ant farm is its fantastic ease of use. The transparent, high-quality gel not only serves as a digging medium in which the ants make their tunnels, but also as their direct source of food and moisture. This means that extra feeding or humidification is not necessary, making the package extremely suitable and carefree for use in the classroom.

Crystal clear view of digging activities

Thanks to the clear material of the gel nest, children can follow crystal-clearly from all sides how the worker ants cooperate, dig tunnels, and organize the colony. It helps students learn about nature, cooperation, and the life cycle of insects in a playful way.

The benefits at a glance:

• Complete school package: Ready for immediate use in the classroom or after-school care.
• All-in-one gel: Functions as digging material, food, and moisture source in one.
• Minimal maintenance: No daily feeding or humidification required.
• Maximally educational: Provides crystal-clear insight into the digging process and the work structure of ants.
• Safe and clear: Designed for a clean and carefree observation experience.

Turn your biology class into an unforgettable experience and let the class delve into the wonderful world of ants with the Ant Farm Gel School Pack!

Protect Your Ant Farm with 100% Pure Distilled Water (330ml)

Humidifying an ant farm is essential for the survival of your colony, but tap water often contains limescale and minerals. Distilled Water 330ml has been specially selected for safe and clean humidification of plaster nests, acrylic nests, sand/loam farms, and outworlds.

Prevent Limescale and Clogs

Using ordinary tap water often leads to a white limescale buildup on the glass or in the nesting material over time. This not only obstructs the view of your ants but can also clog the fine channels of the humidification system. Distilled water is completely free of limescale and mineral salts, ensuring your nest wall and humidification system remain perfectly clean and clear.

Safe for Your Ant Colony

In addition to preventing limescale, pure distilled water provides a hygienic moisture source. It helps reduce the risk of unwanted mold and bacterial growth in the humidification chambers. With the compact 330ml bottle, you have an ideal supply on hand that you can easily dispense with a pipette or syringe.

The Benefits at a Glance:

• 100% Pure: Free from limescale, minerals, chlorine, and other additives.
• No Limescale: Keeps the view of the nest and the glass crystal clear.
• Prevents Clogging: Maintains optimal functioning of sponges, plaster, and humidification reservoirs.
• Convenient Size: Compact 330ml packaging, easy to use for every ant keeper.

Give your ant colony the cleanest living environment and extend the lifespan of your ant farm with this pure distilled water!

Give your gel ant farm a second life with the Green Gel Refill (15x15)

Is the gel in your ant farm used up or do you want to make a clean, fresh start for a new colony? With this Green Gel Refill (15x15), you can get your ant farm ready for use again in no time. This refill is precisely measured for 15x15 cm ant farms and provides a beautiful, bright green living environment.

All-in-one living environment: Excavation material, food, and moisture

Just like the original filling, this green gel refill is a complete all-in-one solution for ants. The transparent gel offers the worker ants a sturdy structure to dig tunnels in, and at the same time contains all the necessary nutrients and moisture. This means you don't have to add extra food or water, making the maintenance of your ant farm extremely easy.

Beautiful contrast and crystal-clear view

The clear, green color of the gel creates a spectacular visual effect in the room or classroom. Since most ants are dark in color, they stand out fantastically against the green background. This provides an unparalleled clear view of the digging process and the daily work of the colony.

The benefits at a glance:

• Perfectly sized: Precisely measured quantity for 15x15 cm gel ant farms.
• All-in-one filling: Serves as digging medium, food, and moisture source simultaneously.
• Beautiful visual contrast: The bright green color makes ants and tunnels extra visible.
• Easy to prepare: Quick and effortless to melt and pour according to the instructions.
• Sustainable reuse: Allows you to use your existing ant farm multiple times.

Extend the fun of your ant farm and give your ants a fresh, colorful start with the Green Gel Refill!