***For this package please input additional requests for Mini Hearth (color) and Inception Chamber(decor options, etc.) formicaria at the comments box just before the payment screen***
The Fortress formicarium is the main focus of this package. In addition to the Fortress accessories, the package also includes the following:
1 Small (3cc) vial of fluon (liquid barrier for insect containment)
1 Mini Liquid Feeder
1 Feeding Dish
Devolve Chamber (NEW!) (petri-dish style setup for medium/large founding queens)
Devolve Chamber w/ Camponotus chromaiodes queen and colony (shown above)
Read below for the Current Fortress Product Page information:
The Fortress is a new formicarium combination from Tar Heel Ants. This design for your ant colonies features a foraging area magnetically attached to the back of a 4x4x2 inch nest.
All Fortress formicaria come with 2 connection ports, one for the nest to connect to other formicaria nest areas or foraging areas, and one in the foraging area.
What features come with the standard Fortress?
This is the only formicarium to come with a nestmate (see nestmate video here).
Type I Material is Ytong while Type II Material is a much harder material sand-coated for naturalistic feel and look for destructive species such as Pogonomyrmex spp.,Tetramorium spp., Solenopsis spp. is optional ($10 more).
Watch the new Fortress Formicarium Video below
Options
Decor options – the 4″ height limits decor options only slightly. The Great Tree option is available for $10 in this formicarium but please keep in mind this takes up a lot of space in the foraging area. We find it useful in creating additonal foraging surfaces.
Type I or Type II – This nest is for small colonies and therefore we feel either Type I (Ytong carved) or Type II (our proprietary sand-coated castings) are both good options for any species.
Type I vs Type II – Type I is a dryer nest than Type II all things being equal, but both are easily modified with additional nestmates for increased humidity control. Type I is a stone carved surface dyed with natural dyes while Type II has sand coated chambers. Both have naturalistic looks. Type II is significantly harder than Type I preventing any ant species from tunneling through the materials. Again this is not a problem for many species, but if you have questions about Type I versus Type II please contact us at tarheelants@gmail.com
Museum Glass – For $15, this is something to consider! You will notice the difference every time you visit with your ant colony. Museum glass looks invisible! 95% glare reduction.
Watch the following YouTube playlist for more information on Tar Heel Ants formicarium options:
Here are some links to the individual options videos:
***For this package please input additional requests for Mini Hearth (color) and Inception Chamber(decor options, etc.) formicaria at the comments box just before the payment screen***
The Fortress formicarium is the main focus of this package. In addition to the Fortress accessories, the package also includes the following:
1 Small (3cc) vial of fluon (liquid barrier for insect containment)
1 Mini Liquid Feeder
1 Feeding Dish
Devolve Chamber (NEW!) (petri-dish style setup for medium/large founding queens)
Devolve Chamber w/ Camponotus chromaiodes queen and colony (shown above)
Read below for the Current Fortress Product Page information:
The Fortress is a new formicarium combination from Tar Heel Ants. This design for your ant colonies features a foraging area magnetically attached to the back of a 4x4x2 inch nest.
All Fortress formicaria come with 2 connection ports, one for the nest to connect to other formicaria nest areas or foraging areas, and one in the foraging area.
What features come with the standard Fortress?
This is the only formicarium to come with a nestmate (see nestmate video here).
Type I Material is Ytong while Type II Material is a much harder material sand-coated for naturalistic feel and look for destructive species such as Pogonomyrmex spp.,Tetramorium spp., Solenopsis spp. is optional ($10 more).
Watch the new Fortress Formicarium Video below
Options
Decor options – the 4″ height limits decor options only slightly. The Great Tree option is available for $10 in this formicarium but please keep in mind this takes up a lot of space in the foraging area. We find it useful in creating additonal foraging surfaces.
Type I or Type II – This nest is for small colonies and therefore we feel either Type I (Ytong carved) or Type II (our proprietary sand-coated castings) are both good options for any species.
Type I vs Type II – Type I is a dryer nest than Type II all things being equal, but both are easily modified with additional nestmates for increased humidity control. Type I is a stone carved surface dyed with natural dyes while Type II has sand coated chambers. Both have naturalistic looks. Type II is significantly harder than Type I preventing any ant species from tunneling through the materials. Again this is not a problem for many species, but if you have questions about Type I versus Type II please contact us at tarheelants@gmail.com
Museum Glass – For $15, this is something to consider! You will notice the difference every time you visit with your ant colony. Museum glass looks invisible! 95% glare reduction.
Watch the following YouTube playlist for more information on Tar Heel Ants formicarium options:
Here are some links to the individual options videos:
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