VOLCÁN Integrated Queen Cube
The ultimate nest for your founding colonies or semi-claustral queens! They're designed to create a comfortable and secure environment. With a tight, compact chamber layout, the queen will feel relaxed and at ease, which is essential for a healthy and thriving colony. The VOLCÁN Integrated Queen Cube also comes with a leather cover to keep the nesting area dark which is vital for a colony to flourish. The attached outworld means your young colony doesn't have to travel far to find the nutrients they need. With a deep water reservoir, gone are the days of watering daily. The water reservoir will release a slow consistent flow of humidity. 
 
This Ant Nest comes with a red acrylic cover that sits securely on the screws to provide a low-level lighting viewing opportunity to avoid the colony freaking out as much when the top cover is removed + A leather cover to maintain the ideal dark conditions for your ant colony + A 'Nest to PVC Tube' connector that slots into the outworld and allows you to connect from 12mm diameter, all the way up to 19mm diameter PVC tubing for easy expanding in the future + A Nest cap for when this isn't in use + A deep water reservoir, gone are the days of watering daily. The water reservoir will release a slow consistent flow of humidity. 
 
Suitable For
This nest is suitable for Queens with first workers and small founding Queens. The amount of workers it will fit comfortably depends on the species as Ant size ranges. We still recommend raising claustral queens within Test Tubes but this nest is suitable for when workers come along. This nest is also suitable for founding Semi-Claustral Queens.
 
Tips
You can also hydrate the Ytong block directly between the acrylic and it will soak it up- For those species who love humidity that extra bit more.
If you're heating the nest for an exotic species, do not heat under the water reservoir as this will create excess condensation.
For exotic species, it is recommended to heat the nest before moving the ants inside so you can monitor the temperatures within the nest and adjust it to their needs. 
For exotic species, be sure to provide a heat gradient so the ants can pick and choose where to sit.
Try not to overhydrate. Do not fill up the water reservoir needlessly. Not much water is required to achieve a high humidity and it's easier to add water than remove. You can find the sweet spot for your colony over time and adjust based on their behavior.
 
Includes
1x VOLCÁN Integrated Queen Cube Ant Nest
1x Red Acrylic Cover
1x Nest to PVC Tube Connector
1x Leather NatureNest Cover
1x Port Cap
 
Product details
Range: VOLCÁN
Nest Material: Ytong
Dimension: 14cm x 7cm x 6.5cm
Port Diameter: 12mm
Hydration: Water reservoir 
Destructive Species Safe: Yes, the Ytong is encased.
Micro Species Safe: No. These nests haven't been thoroughly tested with enough micro species to declare it as a "Micro Species Safe" nest. We are working on making this statement certified.
Each Outworld is decorated differently but decorations will be similar to as shown.
 
Use With
One of our Needle Tip Bottles for easy rehydration!
One of our Magnifying Sheets for a closer look!
One of our Thermometers to measure the temp within the nest while setting up!
One of our Infrared Thermometers to measure the temps on the go!
One of our Ant-I-Climb (Escape Prevention) bottles to contain your colony!
One of our byFormica Liquid Feeders for a carbohydrate source to stay energized and another for a water source to clench thirst!
One of our Feeding Dishes to fill those hungry stomachs with no mess!
One of our Decor products to design a masterpiece!