PLANTCUBE – Vivarium 30x30x30 Biochorion Bundle
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This bundle consists of 12 parts
Delivery time: Germany 1-3 workdays
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GET A PIECE OF NATURE FOR YOUR HOME
According to “Krogerus”, a biochorion is “the place within a biotope where an animal is regularly found because it provides the most important, indispensable living conditions”
Contents:
1x PLANTCUBE Vivarium 30x30x30 Biochorion
1x cover hybrid 30×30 (2x hole 50mm)
1x pad 30×30
2x Grid insert acrylic 50 mm – clear
2x plugs for 50mm hole
2x plugs for 10mm hole
1x fixing pads for cover (4 pcs.)
Glass tank cube 30x30x30 cm with 2x side 50mm hole and 2x side 10mm hole
The 50mm hole (center point) is at 15 cm height. Bottom edge of the hole at ~12.5 cm.
Dimensions: 300 x 300 x 300 mm; 4mm glass thickness
Material: float glass
Side openings:
2x hole 50 mm
2x hole 10 mm
With our PLANTCUBE Vivariums you can design your own living piece of art for your living room. You can also keep small animals in a PLANTCUBE so there is no limit to your creativity.
Customize your PLANTCUBE to your own or your plants and animals needs:
The two 10mm holes on the side, located at 2cm height (center) from the bottom, are for draining excess water. For example, you can use our hose transparent 10/06 mm to drain the water. The two 50mm holes can be either closed via the included plugs or serve as additional ventilation when equipped with grid inserts. You could even connect two setups here via an acrylic tube. This way, if you keep animals inside your Vivarium, they can roam freely from one setup to another.
With our suitable frames, grid inserts or plugs, lamps and air conditioners, the Vivarium’s cover can be flexibly adapted. Our covers can be equipped via the two 50mm holes with plugs or grid inserts to achieve the desired humidity, or a stronger ventilation. Furthermore, lamp sockets, fans or foggers can also be plugged directly into the 50mm holes.
Our frames are only needed when keeping ants. They secure the Vivarium additionally (when coated with an escape prevention medium) to avoid the escape of the animals and simplify above all the maintenance in the open Vivarium. In addition, when using a frame, the cover can be kept off if desired.
How to turn your PLANTCUBE in a bioactive ecosystem?:
Create a drainage layer:
To support your plants you should build a drainage layer first inside your Vivarium. We recommend you to use 2-3 cm of clay granules (4-8mm) as they are light. Make sure to wash them under running water before putting them in to remove dust.
You can place a drainage fleece on top of the clay granules to separate the drainage from the substrate.
What plants and soil to use:
This all depends on the type of “Ecosystem” you want to create. If you want to build a desert or rather dry Vivarium you will need plants that thrive in that climate and use the appropriate soil that they like to grow in. For tropical Vivariums it is of course the same. Try to use Plants from similar regions and/ or climate so they will all do well in the same type of soil and climate. A good plant store should always have information about the matching climate and soil for the plants that they sell.
Important: If you want to keep plants and animals together, you should never use plants where you do not know whether they have come into contact with fertilizers or pesticides. Only use plants from terrarium stores or similar that are guaranteed to be completely free of pesticides and fertilizers. These can otherwise lead to the death of your animals.
Introduce a “Clean up crew” to make your Vivarium Bioactive
What is bioactive? This is the closest you get to a self sustaining setup. It is all about adding the appropriate soil mixture and organic material for microflora to form plus the necessary microfauna to create a nutrient cycle in your Vivarium.
Our tip: Always add small creatures like springtails and isopods. These are not only a good “never-ending” food source themselves, if you want to keep other animals in your Vivarium. They especially feed on molds that might form due to high humidity and enrich the soil with nutrients, which in turn allow the plants to grow healthily.
Add some charcoal in your soil which helps microbes to colonize it. Moss and cork bark or white rotten wood in addition to leaf litter do not only look natural in your setup, they also feed your “clean up crew”, provide hiding and breeding spots for them and are easy to break down into nutrients for your plants.
In nature everything is about balance
However, it is not advisable to use certain species of isopods without adding anything that hunts them, since an isopod population without predators such as ants, for example, likes to get out of hand and the plants in your Vivarium then quickly become an unwanted source of food. In nature everything is about balance.
Further information:
Note: Glass is cut according to DIN 1249 with a tolerance of +/- 1mm. For extremely small ant species, additional breakout protection is essential.
| Weight | 3,7000 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 × 30 × 30 cm |
Product safety
Manufacturer information
ANTSTORE, Martin Sebesta
Selerweg 41
D-12169 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 439 70 38 70
Email: law@ants.de
VAT ID No.: DE215167549
WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 54590387
Person responsible for the EU
ANTSTORE, Martin Sebesta
Selerweg 41
D-12169 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 439 70 38 70
Email: law@ants.de
VAT ID No.: DE215167549
WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 54590387
GPSR
Declaration of Conformity / GPSR Declaration EU (2023/988) for
- product: PLANTCUBE – Vivarium 30x30x30 Biochorion Bundle
Brand: PLANTCUBE
Item number: SKU1005717
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Address: Selerweg 41; 12169 Berlin – Germany
Email: gpsr@ants.de
Website www.antstore.de
Phone: (+49) 30 4397038-71
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GPSR / Product safety information.
Since 13.12.2024, we have been obliged to inform consumers about the safety and hazards of our products.
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We hereby declare that the applicable provisions of the GPSR Regulation EU (2023/988)have been complied with in relation to the item shown to the extent indicated below.
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Warning: Not suitable for children under 14 years. Wear gloves. Beware of sharp edges, risk of cuts! Small parts: Risk of choking / suffocation. If necessary, wear a respirator mask and safety goggles when assembling or working. Adult supervision is recommended. Warning ! This is not a toy and offers no protection. Please keep this information for future reference. In the event of an accident, please go to a doctor or hospital immediately for medical treatment.
Further information on the risks associated with the individual products and handling of the ant formicariums can be found in our YouTube videos as well as in the written form for the individual products.
By complying with the GPSR, we actively contribute to product safety and consumer protection. Thank you for choosing high-quality and safe products!
We would also like to take this opportunity to point out the following:
Confirmation of compliance with the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG):
Although this is not required by law, we would like to take this opportunity to expressly confirm that we comply with the guidelines of the German Supply Chain Duty of Care Act (LkSG).
We are committed to attaching particular importance to the following points within our supply chains:
- Human rights: Ensuring that fundamental human rights are respected and upheld along the entire supply chain.
- Environmental protection: Compliance with environmental standards to minimize negative ecological impacts.
- Due diligence obligations: Identifying, assessing and avoiding risks by continuously reviewing our supply chains.
- Cooperation with partners: Cooperation with suppliers and business partners to ensure compliance with these standards.
We consider the implementation of the LkSG guidelines to be a fundamental part of our corporate responsibility and will continue to take all necessary measures in the future to maintain the highest standards of due diligence.
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Our products consist of the following materials with packaging protection:
Float glass: All glass objects from ANTSTORE
Production / Distribution via: Scholl Glas / ANTSTORE
Warnings: Danger of cuts, it is recommended to wear gloves
CAS number. 65997173, EINECS No. 2660460
Technical property: Sodium calcium silicate glass 4 mm +/- 1 mm tolerance. Flammable from 1300 °C.
Care instructions: Not suitable for dishwashers: Please do not clean in the dishwasher, as the temperatures could cause the material to deform.
Risk assessment, probability of occurrence of possible damage: No risk if handled properly. Working with glass requires protective gloves. Formicaria and nests for keeping ants are intended exclusively for this purpose and must not be used for other purposes.
Cleanable with water and a soft cloth (microfiber).
Sustainability: 100% given, natural product. Dimensional stability over 20 years.
Repairability: Given. Please contact us.
Disposal: Can be recycled. Please contact your local authority / municipal waste management company for suitable recycling.
Silicone – Synthetic polymers (dried)
Production / Distribution via: ANTSTORE
Warning notices: Observe eye, nose and hand protection when working. Processing temperature from 5 °C to 40 °C.
Flammable: At approx. 150 °C .
CAS number: 63394-02-5
Risk assessment, probability of occurrence of possible damage: No risk if handled properly.
Technical property: Silicone fluids are clear, colorless, neutral, odorless, hydrophobic liquids. Lubricating.
Care instructions: Silicone fluids are soluble in benzene, toluene, aliphatics and chlorinated hydrocarbons. They are not very resistant to strong inorganic acids and bases.
Disposal: Waste / Recycling: The product must not be thrown into the normal waste garbage can and should not come into contact with the sewage system. Please contact your local authority / municipal waste management department for appropriate recycling.
PE – Polyethylene mailing bags e.g. for substrates, pipes, bottles, cable insulation, bubble wrap, cling film, documents
Production / distribution via: ANTSTORE
Warnings: Polyethylene is not biodegradable and may contain harmful chemicals. It burns without residue with a dripping, bright flame, even after the flame causing the fire has been removed. The exhaust gas smells similar to that of a wax candle flame. Fire class: The self-ignition temperature is 360°C.
Risk assessment, probability of occurrence of possible damage: No risk if handled properly.
CAS number: 9002-88-4
Technical property: is a thermoplastic produced by chain polymerization of mostly petrochemicals. Polyethylene is of low strength, hardness and rigidity, but has high ductility and impact strength. Polyethylene feels waxy to the touch and expands greatly when heated.
Care instructions: With microfiber cloth and water. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
Repairability: unknown
Disposal: Waste / Recycling: The product must not be thrown into the normal waste garbage can and should not come into contact with the sewage system. Please contact your local authority / municipal waste management department for appropriate recycling.
PS (polystyrene) – Expanded polystyrene (EPS) – Styrofoam – Shipping protection corners or thermal insulation box
Production / distribution via: Storopack / ANTSTORE
Warnings: EPS is not biodegradable and may contain harmful chemicals. Fire class B1, flammable at approx. 230 °C.
CAS number: 9003-53-6
Risk assessment, probability of occurrence of possible damage: No risk if handled properly.
Technical properties: Solid, thermoplastic material with the highest insulation value and low weight.
Care instructions: Primarily for packaging protection purposes.
Repairability: Adhesive tape.
Disposal: Waste / Recycling: The product must not be thrown into the normal waste garbage can and should not come into contact with the sewage system. Please contact your local authority / municipal waste management department for appropriate recycling.
PC (polycarbonate), feed dispenser, water dispenser, cover plug
Production / Distribution via: ANTSTORE
Warnings: PC is not biodegradable and may contain harmful chemicals. Fire class B1 at approx. 230 °C .
CAS number: 25037-45-0
Technical properties:Are thermoplastics, formally consisting of polyester of carbonic acid. Transparent & colorless, but can be dyed as an alternative to glass. Moldable at approx. 180 degrees Celsius.
Risk assessment, probability of occurrence of possible damage: No risk if handled properly. Risk of ingestion by small children! Observe duty of supervision!
Care instructions: Only with microfiber cloth and water. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
Repairability: Can be bonded with reaction resin adhesives and is ultrasonic and high-frequency weldable. However, it is recommended in this context to have it carried out by an expert workshop.
Disposal: Waste / Recycling: The product must not be thrown into the normal waste garbage can and should not come into contact with the sewage system. Please contact your local authority / municipal waste management department for appropriate recycling.
Stainless steel / mesh insert , spring steel tweezers
Production / Distribution via: ANTSTORE
Warnings: Cut and puncture hazard, risk of swallowing small parts if handled incorrectly.
CAS number: 65997-19-5
Care instructions: Can be cleaned with a microfiber cloth.
Disposal: Waste / Recycling: The product can be reused. It is therefore recyclable. Please contact your local authority / municipal waste management company for suitable recycling.
Paper / Cardboard – Packaging
Production / Distribution via: ANTSTORE
Warning notices: Both paper and cardboard boxes can have sharp edges. Gloves offer sufficient protection when handling the material. Highly flammable.
Risk assessment, probability of occurrence of possible damage: No risk if handled properly.
Technical property: Solid 
Disposal: Waste / Recycling: Can be reused. It is also naturally degradable or compostable. Please contact your local authority / municipal waste management for suitable recycling.
Responsibly signed for and on behalf of: ANTSTORE
Contact: www.antstore.net / www.antcube.shop
Place of issue: Selerweg 41; 12169 Berlin
Berlin / Germany
Date of issue: December 12, 2024
Name: Martin Sebesta
Position: Business owner / managing director
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