{"product_id":"mierenboerderij-zand-startset-zandleem","title":"Ant Farm Sand Starter Set – Create your own","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-tabs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"description\" class=\"tab-pane active\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSand Ant Farm Starter Set – Natural Digging Behavior for Harvester Ants (Messor barbarus)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to keep ants in the most natural way? In this classic sand ant farm, the ants dig their own chambers and tunnels, exactly as they do in nature. The \u003cem\u003eMessor barbarus\u003c\/em\u003e (harvester ant) is exceptionally suitable for this. This starter set is constructed from high-quality, transparent plexiglass and combines the nest part and the arena in one sleek setup. Customize the set below entirely to your liking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the size of your ant colony yourself:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEasily assemble your set using the options on this page. Choose for the bare hardware kit OR combine directly with a healthy Messor barbarus colony in the size that suits you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithout ants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only the complete hardware (nest, arena and accessories) – ideal if you already have a colony yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner colony (10+ workers):\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect, gentle start. You will see the colony grow together from a small beginning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing colony (20+ workers):\u003c\/strong\u003e More activity in the nest and arena from day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge starter colony (50+ workers):\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediate full activity, larger workers (majors) and impressive dynamics when digging!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContents of this starter set:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSand Ant Farm (Nest part 15x15x1.4 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Town Square Arena (15x10x9 cm) with ventilated lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull colour, multilingual instruction booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e with a clear step-by-step plan and complete explanation to successfully start your hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Sand-Loam filling (300 grams) – the ideal mix for sturdy, collapse-proof tunnels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnt Docking Station (for optimal positioning and protection of the test tube)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture spray for precise humidification of the sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConnection hose \u0026amp; test tube connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTrue craftsmanship from the Netherlands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe make this Ant Farm sand set entirely by hand in-house in the Netherlands! Because we manually produce and assemble each product, you may, from very close up or under bright lighting, notice small, slight imperfections (such as tiny specks or edges). We naturally do everything we can to deliver each nest as neat and precise as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the nest part and the arena are equipped with 10 mm connection openings on both sides. This allows you to effortlessly connect extra modules or a larger outworld to the set in the future. You can eventually build an enormous ant city!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen starting up, please keep in mind that a colony needs to get used to the new environment initially. They will first develop further from their protected test tube before they start digging. Raising a colony therefore always requires some patience at the beginning, but it rewards you with a beautiful, natural spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Technical data:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNest Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality, transparent plexiglass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNest part size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 x 15 cm (Internal depth: 1.4 cm for perfect viewing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of chambers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 large basic chamber, the ants arrange the chambers themselves by digging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 10 mm (on both sides)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for a colony of up to ±500 ants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manually via the moisture spray (keep the sand partially lightly moist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArena Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eArena size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 x 10 x 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Directly connected to the nest part via connection hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with escape-proof openings in the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully openable via the lid for easy feeding and cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57218542371151,"sku":"B5-1-1","price":62.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/2344443521_5d0d712b-2401-48d8-9f0a-e4a5846e1bf7.jpg?v=1773833973","url":"https:\/\/mierenboerderij.nl\/en\/products\/ant-farm-sand-including-harvest-ant-colony-and-seeds-html","provider":"Ant's Kingdom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}