Content:
1x ANTCUBE - Arena 20x20x10 - flat
1x ant arena frame 20x20
1x ant arena cover 20x20
4x fixation point for arena cover
2x ANTCUBE - ant farm - M - 20x20 - standing
2x ant farm cover
4x Formicarium plug 4mm
2x ANTCUBE - Digfix plate 20x20 - M
1x 1m hose transparent 14/10 mm
2x ANTCUBE - red foil 20x20 - self-adhesive
1x soil - desert - 1 kg
2x grid insert - 50mm - stainless steel
1x grid insert - 27mm - stainless steel
1x grid cap - 10mm - stainless steel
1x Basin Connector B-27 and S-10-16 mm M25 - Set
1x feeder 2ml - can be dosed
1x drinker 2ml - 360 degrees
1x bowl clear 1x20 - sponge
1x mini thermo-hygrometer analog - display - hanging
1x Ant breakout protection oil 10ml
1x tweezers spring steel - wide - soft
1x tweezers plastic transparent
1x plastic pipette 3ml
1x hand magnifier - 2-fold - 30mm
1x Food Mix Set - for grain collectors (10 parts)
1x foam wiper 150x18x2.5mm
1x photo back wall - desert - 20x10
Description:
This starter set is especially suitable for various species of the genus Messor. One of the two farms is intended for the storage of the grains and ant bread and should therefore remain completely dry to prevent grains/seeds stored there by the ants from germinating or becoming moldy.
The "Digfix plates" can be inserted into the fully transparent farms. Alternatively, however, the "Substrate - Desert" can be used to fill the farms. Additional modules can be connected via the 50mm holes in the cover if required, such as the separately available foggers, fans or lights. Alternatively, matching grid inserts are included to close the openings. Depending on your preference, the formicarium can also be operated open by simply placing the removable frame on top and applying ant escape protection oil to its underside. The "Drinker 2ml - 360 degrees" is intended for water, the "Feeder 2ml - dosable" for the grain mixtures as well as carbohydrate and protein powders. The "Mini Thermo- Hygrometer" can be attached to the frame or the cover and shows the climate values.
Important: Please moisten the substrate before use, so that the mixture can combine and develop a firm hold in the ant farm. In addition, too dry and dusty substrate can lead to blocking the respiratory tract of the ants and, in the worst case, the animals suffocate.
Recommendation: We recommend a substrate layer of 2 mm height, so that the animals can not burrow in the arena and instead use the farm provided for this purpose. We also recommend lightly pricking the nesting material in the farm (sand/clay, digfix, etc.) in one place to make it easier for the animals to start digging.
Notes on manufacturing
The glass is cut to DIN 1249 with a tolerance of +/- 1mm. For extremely small ant species, additional escape protection is essential.
Note on the farm
When attaching or removing hoses, the following must be observed:
If the hose fits very difficultly on the connection socket, the socket should be rubbed lightly with a drop of our breakout protection oil or powder. The hose should then be pushed onto the socket by turning or screwing movements without loading the socket with up and down movements. The same applies when removing the hoses from the connection socket on the farm. Please don't just pull it off!
Note on Digfix: The natural color can vary between green / gray brown and earth brown. The color does not affect the quality.
Instructions:
- DE
Gebrauchsanweisung Starter Set Ernteameisen (PDF 2,50 MB)
- EN
Instructions for use - Starter Set for Harvester Ants (PDF 2,50 MB)
- ES
Manual de instrucciones - Set de inicio para las hormigas de la cosecha _ messor (PDF 2,50 MB)
- FR
Manuel d'instruction - Kit de démarrage pour les fourmis moissonneuses_ Messor (PDF 2,50 MB)
