Id like to share the plan for our affordable product line up over the next 3 months, which should supply the US with all their formicarium needs over the Spring and Summer. We pledge to be the most affordable Ant nest and outworld store in the US. All nests are about 3x3x1 inches (unless stated otherwise), filled with our AntCondo sanded cement mix, and offer unlimited expansion with 3-4 connection holes.
**AntCondo Basic** - a base model, simple petri dish style dry nest, though it can still be moistened through its lid slits. This model is best used as an add on with the AntCondo Basic+. While humidity loving species may enjoy being housed in the Basic+, desert species can be housed in a Basic : Basic+ setup in a 3:1 ratio, to keep your expansion costs low. This nest is stackable to reduce space needs.
**AntCondo Basic+** - our base model + a water tower for humidity. This can provide up to 95+% humidity with an under-nest heat source, so it is recommended to heat the top or sides of the nest away from the water tower. You can experiment with water levels in your water tower, but start low, filling it only 10%. This nest is stackable to reduce space needs.
**AntCondo Natural** - Stock Coming soon! This is our Basic model but with some natural river rock and naturalistic twig inserts to give it a naturalistic feel for you and your ants. This nest is stackable to reduce space needs.
**AntCondo Natural+** - Our Natural nest + a water tower for humidity. See Basic+ for further details. This nest is stackable to reduce space needs.
**AntCondo Premium** - This model is still in development and has an 100% acrylic base and magnetic glass lid for seamless clear views. This model will have magnetic sides for quick connections and seamless expansion. The goal is to have this and the premium+ model be the flagship formicarium for the US market. The premium nests will not be stackable.
**AntCondo Premium+** - A Premium nest with a water tower for humidity. Not stackable.
**AntCondo XL** - I will list the prototypes for this model soon, but will discontinue it without an official launch. The XL is not cost-effective after shipping fees. Larger nests should come from building up and expanding with our other models.
**AntCondo Chamber+** - This product is still in development, but plans to provide you with a smaller founding chamber (1.75x1.75x1 inches) for your new colonies after their test-tube setup. This nest will have a water tower or other hydration method.
**AntCondo Outworld** - This product is coming soon and will be our only outworld. It will measure about 5x3x3 inches, which will keep shipping costs reasonable. The outworld will come with ventilation and a lip to apply ant-slip barrier. The plan is to offer empty outworlds to allow you to design your own and also pre-made outworlds designs at a small additional cost.
Edited by AntCondo, January 11 2024 - 7:58 AM.