Formisquarium XL
The same concept as the regular Formisqarium, but over 3x the size! At 12.5x13cm, this nest is suitable for medium to large colonies of most ant species, including fungus growers. Consists of an ultracal base, a large hydration chamber, two nest entrances, and two lengths of vinyl tubing to fit.
Species Suitability
The Formisquarium is intended to be suitable for nearly any ant species. The chamber is sealed tight to support tiny ants such as Monomorium, as well as having the option for a large chamber depth to support large ants like Camponotus and even small Atta colonies. The ultracal base and hydration is ideal for use with Fungus growers, and the low ceiling is especially ideal for Acromyrmex versicolor fungus.
Honeypot ant species such as Myrmecocystus may not be suitable for these nests, as it would be difficult for repletes to hang from the ceiling of the nest.Hydration System
The Formisqarium hydration system is designed to slowly hydrate the ultracal base and create optimal humidity inside the nest chamber. When hydrating for the first time, do so slowly in order to allow water to soak into the material. Once the material has been properly hydrated, the humidity will hold for at least several days before needing to be re-hydrated.