Components suitable for our formicariums
ANTCUBE® Connection Overview
Overview of tubes, pipes, connectors, adapters and closures.
Note: Tube connectors are selected according to the inner diameter of the tube. Pipe connectors are selected according to the outer diameter of the pipe.
1. Tubes
| Product | Outer Diameter | Inner Diameter | Matching Tube Connectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transparent Tube 10/06 mm | 10 mm | 6 mm | via Transparent Tube 14/10 mm |
| Transparent Tube 14/10 mm | 14 mm | 10 mm | Tube Connector 10 |
| Transparent Tube 20/16 mm | 20 mm | 16 mm | Tube Connector 16 |
2. Tube Connectors
| Type | Products | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| I / L / T / Y | Tube Connector I 10 Tube Connector L 10 Tube Connector T 10 Tube Connector Y 10 |
For tube inner diameter 10 mm |
| I / L / T / Y | Tube Connector I 16 Tube Connector L 16 Tube Connector T 16 Tube Connector Y 16 |
For tube inner diameter 16 mm |
| I / L / T / Y | Tube Connector I 20 Tube Connector L 20 Tube Connector T 20 Tube Connector Y 20 |
For tube inner diameter 20 mm |
3. Pipes
| Product | Outer Diameter | Length | Matching Pipe Connectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ant Pipe - crystal-clear 20mm - 1m | 20 mm | 1 m | Pipe Connector 20 mm |
| Ant Pipe - crystal-clear 32mm - 1m | 32 mm | 1 m | Pipe Connector 32 mm |
| Ant Pipe - crystal-clear 50mm - 1m | 50 mm | 1 m | Pipe Connector 50 mm |
4. Pipe Connectors
| Size | Products | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| 20 mm | Crystal-clear Pipe Connector for 20mm - I Crystal-clear Pipe Connector for 20mm - L Crystal-clear Pipe Connector for 20mm - T |
Pipe outer diameter 20 mm |
| 32 mm | Crystal-clear Pipe Connector for 32mm - I Crystal-clear Pipe Connector for 32mm - L Crystal-clear Pipe Connector for 32mm - T |
Pipe outer diameter 32 mm |
| 50 mm | Crystal-clear Pipe Connector for 50mm - I Crystal-clear Pipe Connector for 50mm - L Crystal-clear Pipe Connector for 50mm - T |
Pipe outer diameter 50 mm |
5. Closures for Drill Holes
| Drill Hole | Closure Options |
|---|---|
| 50 mm | Formicarium Plug for 50mm Drill Hole Mesh Insert - 50mm - Acrylic with Sealing Ring Mesh Insert - 50mm - Stainless Steel |
| 27 mm | Formicarium Plug for 27mm Drill Hole Mesh Insert - 27mm - Acrylic with Sealing Ring Mesh Insert - 27mm - Stainless Steel |
6. Adapter Options
| Starting Point | Target | Adapter / Solution | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 mm drill hole | Transparent Tube 10/06 mm | via Transparent Tube 14/10 mm and Tank Tube Connector 27mm | indirect solution |
| 27 mm drill hole | Transparent Tube 14/10 mm | Tank Tube Connector 27mm - 14, 20, 24mm - transparent | |
| 27 mm drill hole | Transparent Tube 20/16 mm | Tank Tube Connector 27mm - 14, 20, 24mm - transparent or Tank Connector 3/4" to 20mm - crystal-clear (+ nut) |
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| 27 mm drill hole | Ant Pipe - crystal-clear 20mm - 1m | Tank Connector 3/4" to 20mm - crystal-clear (+ nut) | |
| 27 mm drill hole | Ant Pipe - crystal-clear 32mm - 1m | Tank Connector 3/4" to 32mm - crystal-clear (+ nut) | |
| 27 mm drill hole | Ant Pipe - crystal-clear 50mm - 1m | Tank Pipe Connector 3/4" to 50mm - straight - transparent (remaining stock) (+ nut) | remaining stock |
| 50 mm drill hole | Ant Pipe - crystal-clear 20mm - 1m | Screw Adapter 50 to 20 mm Drill Hole | |
| 50 mm drill hole | Ant Pipe - crystal-clear 32mm - 1m | Screw Adapter 50 to 32 mm Drill Hole | |
| 50 mm drill hole | Ant Pipe - crystal-clear 50mm - 1m | Tank Connector 1 1/2" to 50mm - crystal-clear (+ nut) | |
| 50 mm drill hole | 27 mm drill hole | Screw Adapter 50 to 27 mm Drill Hole | |
| 50 mm drill hole | 27 mm drill hole | Drill Hole Adapter 50 to 27mm - transparent | only for straight connections without pressure load |
7. Closing Bushings and Pipes
| Connection | Closure |
|---|---|
| Ant Farm Bushing S | Mesh Cap - 6mm - Stainless Steel |
| Ant Farm Bushing M | Mesh Cap - 10mm - Stainless Steel |
| Ant Farm Bushing L | Mesh Cap - 16mm - Stainless Steel |
| Ant Pipe - crystal-clear 20mm - 1m | Crystal-clear Pipe Cap for 20mm |
| Ant Pipe - crystal-clear 32mm - 1m | Mesh Cap - 32mm - Stainless Steel or Crystal-clear Pipe Cap for 32mm |
| Ant Pipe - crystal-clear 50mm - 1m | Mesh Cap - 50mm - Stainless Steel |
8. Quick Overview
| Customer Request | Recommended Solution |
|---|---|
| Connect a bushing to a tube | Choose the matching tube according to diameter |
| Connect a tube to another tube | Choose I / L / T / Y tube connectors according to inner diameter |
| Connect a pipe to another pipe | Choose I / L / T pipe connectors according to outer diameter |
| Connect a 27 mm drill hole | Use a tank connector or tank tube connector |
| Connect a 50 mm drill hole | Use a screw adapter or tank connector |
| Close a drill hole, bushing or pipe | Use a plug, mesh insert, mesh cap or pipe cap |
