ANTCUBE – Cork nest 20×10 – upright

Dimensions: 183 x 60 x 20 mm

Material: Cork (fine)

Fits only in our ant farms of the size L

Description: This cork nest with prefabricated passages and chambers is suitable for various ant species, especially for species that nest in (dead) wood. It has a drilled hole for nest access.
Cork is chemically neutral. Its structure is not only impermeable to liquids, but also does not cause any chemical reactions and is therefore not damaged. However, too much moisture can lead to rotting in the long term and reduce the longevity of the nest. Nevertheless, cork is very resistant to rotting, fungal and mold infestation. This is due to its surface and structure, which do not provide a good breeding ground for the colonization of fungi. However, food residues and animal excrement as well as other organic substances can promote mold growth.

We therefore recommend keeping mainly species from dry regions in cork. Species from humid habitats can still be kept in this set, as rotting is not a problem for most species. Many ants from northern Europe, such as Camponotus herculeanus or Formica fusca, also live in rotten or decaying wood.