Ant farms, ant arenas and various ant nests
Ant farms and ant nests
In this category, you will find high-quality ant farms (formicariums), ant arenas, modular ant nests, and matching accessories such as covers, escape-prevention frames, and connection elements. All systems are designed specifically for proper and species-appropriate ant keeping and are tailored to the needs of different ant species.Which ant farm is suitable for which species?
Check the individual product description for dimensions, materials and setup information, and compare these details with the requirements in the species profile. Compare the product specifications with the housing requirements given in the profile of the selected ant species such as Lasius, Formica, Messor, or Camponotus.Sizes of ant farms and nests (M, L, XL)
For ant farms, the size designation refers primarily to the internal spacing between the plates. Connection dimensions are listed separately in the individual product specifications. These dimensions help customers select a formicarium according to the requirements of the selected species:M (10 mm): suitable for selected small to medium-sized species, including many Lasius and Formica species.
L (20 mm): designed for many larger ant species, including selected Camponotus species; with cork or gypsum inserts also suitable for smaller species
XL = 50 mm: for selected large or fast-growing species. Leafcutter ants and weaver ants require specialised housing, and dedicated setups are available for each group. Please check the relevant species guide and product category before choosing a setup
Our modular ANTCUBE system allows farms and arenas to be connected and expanded using the appropriate connection elements, making it possible to add further farms or arenas as the colony grows.
Choose the housing system before the material
First decide whether the colony needs an arena, a separate nest, a digging farm or a combined modular system. Then compare materials such as glass, cork, gypsum, Digfix or acrylic according to the species’ nesting behaviour and moisture requirements.
If you have not yet selected a species, browse our ants for sale or compare our popular ant species before choosing the housing system.
Plan for colony growth
The current colony size is not the final space requirement. Check whether additional nests, arenas and connections can be added without moving the entire colony.
Check compatibility
Before ordering, compare connection diameters, nest spacing, escape protection and the dimensions of all existing modules.
If you prefer a coordinated solution, you can also browse our ant starter kits.
Ant farms, ant arenas and various ant nests
Ant farms and ant nests
In this category, you will find high-quality ant farms (formicariums), ant arenas, modular ant nests, and matching accessories such as covers, escape-prevention frames, and connection elements. All systems are designed specifically for proper and species-appropriate ant keeping and are tailored to the needs of different ant species.Which ant farm is suitable for which species?
Check the individual product description for dimensions, materials and setup information, and compare these details with the requirements in the species profile. Compare the product specifications with the housing requirements given in the profile of the selected ant species such as Lasius, Formica, Messor, or Camponotus.Sizes of ant farms and nests (M, L, XL)
For ant farms, the size designation refers primarily to the internal spacing between the plates. Connection dimensions are listed separately in the individual product specifications. These dimensions help customers select a formicarium according to the requirements of the selected species:M (10 mm): suitable for selected small to medium-sized species, including many Lasius and Formica species.
L (20 mm): designed for many larger ant species, including selected Camponotus species; with cork or gypsum inserts also suitable for smaller species
XL = 50 mm: for selected large or fast-growing species. Leafcutter ants and weaver ants require specialised housing, and dedicated setups are available for each group. Please check the relevant species guide and product category before choosing a setup
Our modular ANTCUBE system allows farms and arenas to be connected and expanded using the appropriate connection elements, making it possible to add further farms or arenas as the colony grows.