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HexAnt Modular Honeycomb Formicarium Nest Ant Farm

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0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
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1 plate

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Bill of Materials

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  • Chemistry Clear Plastic Test Tube 15x100mm x 1:
  • Mesh woven wire high quality stainless steel 300 mesh aperture, 49um x 1:
  • M2x2x3,2 Brass Hot Melt Insert x 18:
  • M2x6 DIN7991 Hex Socket Stainless Steel x 18:
  • Hexagon Clear Transparent Cast Plexiglass Acrylic DIA 100x2mm x 1: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005007261580944.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.7db41c24QFiFge&gatewayAdapt=glo2pol

Description

HexAnt: Modular Honeycomb Formicarium / Ant Farm

Expand your colony’s empire one hexagon at a time!

Welcome to HexAnt, a fully modular ant nesting system designed with a natural, space-efficient honeycomb geometry. Whether you are a beginner starting with a single queen test-tube setup or an experienced keeper managing a massive, thriving colony, this system scales effortlessly to meet your ants' growing needs.

Key Features:

  • Fully Modular Architecture: Connect as many hexagonal modules as you need using secure, interlocking side ports. Mix and match different nest styles or custom colors!
  • M2x6 Countersunk Screw Assembly: The clear acrylic viewports and modular connector caps are designed to be secured using standard M2x6 countersunk (flat head) screws. This ensures a perfectly flush, snag-free finish and a 100% escape-proof seal.
  • Integrated Hydration Ports: Dedicated side-docking ports perfectly accommodate standard test tubes to maintain optimal, localized humidity levels within the nest structure.
  • Honeycomb Light Covers: Ants thrive in total darkness. This design features dedicated, snap-on honeycomb covers to keep your colony completely stress-free while allowing quick, non-disruptive observations.

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