ANTCUBE – plaster nest 20×20 – lying

Dimensions:
Plaster nest: 190 x 190 x 20mm
Glass cover: 179 x 179 x 4mm

Material: Plaster

Contents:
1x plaster nest 20×20 with two connection sockets M 10/08
1x glass cover with 50mm hole
1x acrylic – ring 50mm for 27mm hole
1x Formicarium base 20×20
2x grid cap – 10mm – stainless steel
1x grid insert – 27mm – stainless steel

Description: Our plaster nest with prefabricated passages and chambers is suitable for many ant species, especially for species that build their nests in very sandy or stony soils. It has two connection sockets as nest access. Plaster has the property of absorbing water, so a certain amount of moisture is stored. Nevertheless, the plaster nest should not be used permanently moist because otherwise it can lead to mold (by food remains or excrement of the ants). Therefore, if possible, species from rather dry regions should be kept here. This would be, for example, species from Mediterranean or desert regions.

Note: Due to the construction, they are not suitable for very small species (e.g.: Pheidole species, Temnothorax species), gaps of 0.3 – 0.5mm can occur.

Note on the connection sockets
When attaching or detaching hoses, please note the following:
If the tubing is very difficult to fit onto the connector bushing, the bushing should be lightly rubbed with a drop of our breakout protection oil or powder. The hose should then be pushed onto the bushing by twisting or screwing movements, without stressing the bushing with up and down movements. The same applies when removing the hoses from the connection bushing. Please do not simply pull off!