We're glad to present you two fresh new models of formicariums, ACFK-4 with ytong nest and AWFK-4 with wooden nest
Wall thickness of 3 mm
The walls of the formicarium are made of acrylic 3 mm thickness, this provides rigidity and reliability of the structure.
Knots of fastening of walls
Completely new knots of wall bracing between walls provide excellent durability and prevent any gaps between parts.
Horizontal drinking bowl
As in the ACFK-1 model, the drinking bowl is horizontally placed and made of a test-tube with outside diameter 16 mm and length of 150 mm.
Thermometer-hygrometer
Temperature and humidity level are important indicators for ants keeping and therefore we equipped the formicarium with inbuilt thermometer-hygrometer.
Partitions for gradual settlement
For the gradual settlement of the nest, it has been equipped with three partitions, which divide the nest into 4 sections.
Red film
Red film for dimming the nest is included. The film is fixed in special slits in four points, which ensures its tight fit to the front wall.
Front wall of the nest (sight glass)
As you know, the ants don't like any sort of gaps and constantly try to "calk" them with any garbage. In these models, as in the previous one (ACFK-1), a thin layer of sealant is provided between the nest and the sight glass. Thus, there is no problem of littering the front wall in this model.
It should be noted that the sealant layer is only in the modification with the ytong nest.
Ytong nest with autonomic hydration system
The nest is framed on all sides with acrylic to prevent excessive evaporation of moisture. For autonomic hydration is provided a test-tube with outside diameter 14 mm and a length of 120 mm with a volume of 13 ml.
Nest volume (without outworld): 130 cm3
Nest dimensions: 200 x 120 x 22 mm
Formicarium with ytong nest is suitable for almost all species except Atta / Acromyrmex (leaf-cutter ants) and Oecophylla (weaver ants or green ants).
Maximum number of colony with the average size of individuals and filling 70% of the nest:
- 3 mm: ~ 8000 pcs
- 8 mm: ~ 1000 pcs
- 15 mm: ~ 300 pcs
Wооden nest
A nest is made of beech.
Nest volume (without outworld): 140 cm3
Nest dimensions: 200 x 120 x 20 mm
Formicarium with a wooden nest is designed to contain ants of the genus Camponotus (carpenter ants).
Maximum number of colony with the average size of individuals and filling 70% of the nest:
- 3 mm: ~ 8000 pcs
- 8 mm: ~ 1000 pcs
- 15 mm: ~ 300 pcs
Big outworld
These models are equipped with a large outworld measuring 260 x 200 x 120 mm.
The cover of the outworld has dimensions 180 x 120 mm and to ensure good ventilation is made with stainless mesh insets.
Overall dimensions of formicarium: 290 х 200 х 120 mm
