This outworld is the mini-size version of our glass outworld series. Perfect for starter ant-keeping set-ups, it provides a foraging area for your small ant colony or queen ant.
These series of outworlds or outside worlds feature pristine clear glass on the front and back, the side panels allow for connectivity and compatibility with our formicariums, the design is slim and with double lips on all edges makes escaping hard, especially when combined with an escape barrier, you can easily combine them and create your network of foraging areas, nests and tubing paths.
It is recommended to use a thick escape barrier (similar to “Vaseline”) on all edges and rim of the top lid to ensure a perfect seal and to lubricate the parts in contact. Also, use your preferred escape barrier method, at least on 1 to 2 centimetres from the top edge of each inside wall, and on the internal flat surface of the lid.
The mesh on the lid allows for plenty of air exchange in the foraging area, keeping humidity as low as possible creates a dry area that is key to prevent ants digging or attempting to nest there.
The mesh on the lid uses Stainless steel or copper mesh 80 grit; such is a tiny compact mesh that won’t allow any species to fit through and escape while still providing air exchange.
Tubing size:
The outside world has 4 opening holes for vinyl tubing, 2 on each side; the location of the openings match most of our formicarium designs for ease of use; tubing diameter is 9.5 mm (3/8″)
Length/Dimension:
Measures 5 cms tall by 5 cms in-depth, and 8 cms in length, the perfect size to be compact but still allow for the basic needs of a small colony.
Dimensions: 8x5x5 cm
Materials: 2 mm clear glass, plastics walls made with PLA plus, woven wire 80 mesh made of copper or stainless steel.
Weight: 75 grams and with substrate 106 grams +/- 3%