The Ytong Nest + Arena Set comes with a glass tube, a pad, and a red cover plate. Ytong is a well - known brand, and its material, aerated concrete, is great for ant keeping because of its water - retaining ability. It's suitable for housing large numbers of burrowing ant species from both dry and wet environments. Depending on the ant type, it's advisable to line the chamber bottoms with substrate. Some ants, like Ponerinae species, need soil for their larvae to pupate properly. This set already includes an arena, so it can serve as a complete ant - keeping setup. To avoid water leakage after wetting the nest area and protect furniture surfaces from scratches, use the included matching glass tub. It's waterproof and safeguards surfaces effectively. This set is for medium to large ant species (M - L). Aerated concrete is brittle, and due to the manufacturing process, slight breaks and unevenness at corners and edges are inevitable. So, it's not suitable for very small ant species (S). The set contains: 1x 40x20x5 cm aerated concrete block with 20mm deep chambers, 1x 40×20 cm glass plate with a 50mm opening and a 20×20 cm arena, 1x 20×20 ant arena frame, 1x 20×20 ant arena cover, 1x 50mm ring with a 27mm opening, 1x 13mm formicarium plug, 2x 27mm formicarium plugs, 2x 50mm formicarium plugs, 1x 20x20 red cover plate, 1x 40x20cm formicarium pad, and 1x 40x20 glass tub.
Using this Ytong Aerated Concrete Ant Nest and Arena Combo Set is easy. First, if you're keeping medium to large ant species (M - L), you can set up the nest right away. For some ant species, it's a good idea to add substrate at the bottom of the chambers. The included arena gives your ants plenty of space to move around. When you want to moisten the nest area, be sure to use the glass tub provided. It will stop water from leaking and protect your furniture from scratches. Since aerated concrete is brittle, handle the set gently to avoid further damage to the edges and corners. Don't use this set for very small ant species as they might escape through the uneven parts. To maintain the set, keep it clean and check regularly for any signs of wear or damage. Replace any worn - out plugs or pads as needed. With proper use and care, this set will provide a great home for your ants.
