Top 10 Ant Farms

Ant farm "Incubator" is made of durable plexiglass, the thickness of which is 2 mm. This is a great gift for a child if your financial resources are limited. Due to the simple design and small size, the maintenance of the farm and the cost of maintaining the ant colony will be minimal. The manufacturer indicates that the colony will be able to live here for 3 to 6 months. The optimal time to understand whether this hobby is suitable for your child.

Note that the maximum colony size is 80 ants. Thanks to convenient fasteners, the farm can be assembled / disassembled in just 5 minutes (for example, to wash). The package also includes a test tube, instructions and parts for assembly. Pros: plexiglass is resistant to any mechanical damage, laconic design, completely transparent surface. Cons: very small size, one-piece rubber lining without test tube hole, difficult for ants to relocate.

Ant Prima "Water" ant farm as standard is a good choice if the child is just starting to observe the life of a small civilization. This set includes an acrylic truss, a sturdy arena lid, a colored insert, and two automatic drinkers (flasks and sponges). Additionally, decor is attached: colored sand, pebbles, shells and spare parts, with which you can change the configuration of the arena and tunnels.

Keep in mind that the total capacity of this farm is up to 1,000 ants.The life span of a civilization varies from 1.5 to 2 years. The dimensions of this ant farm are 200*200*70mm. Pros: three living compartments, gypsum insert for moistening the territory, decor included. Cons: you can not attach additional levels, ants are not included in the set.

Ant farm "Land Woody" is made of durable acrylic. Its main feature is the "underground" arrangement of tunnels and passages, which imitates a real anthill underground. A slightly raised mound designed for exit allows you to adjust the amount of decorative sand in the arena.

The package includes all the elements that are required to ensure comfortable living conditions: a humidification system (for 3 chambers), plugs for expanding the territory, as well as decorations (sand, pebbles, etc.). A big plus is that ants are included: queen + brood. The total capacity of this farm reaches 1,400 individuals. Pros: very comfortable vertical moves, spacious arena. Minus - there is no way to close tunnels and passages.

Up to 700 ants can live in the ant farm "Lawn" at the same time. Thanks to an absolutely transparent surface, you can observe the most interesting phenomena from their lives (for example, the process of family growth and the birth of new individuals). The farm is tightly closed with a lid, so you don't have to worry about the ants running away.A big plus is the presence of a chamber for moistening the territory.

This model is great for both beginners and experienced users. It is convenient that there is the possibility of expanding the territory (just add one more additional section). To be able to adjust the size of the farm, 6 plugs are included in the kit. To ensure continuous ventilation, there are micro-holes in the housing. Pros: pipette to water the ants and regulate the humidity level, colorful design, optimal height of the arena (17 cm).

Looking for a farm with food, ants and accessories included? We offer an excellent solution - the Smart model. The coloring imitates the texture of natural wood, so it looks stylish in any interior. The capacity of this farm reaches 500 ants, while there is one chamber for humidification.

The built-in arena is carefully ventilated. It is equipped with a removable top, thanks to which it will be even faster and easier to clean the area. Additionally, this farm comes with a set of plugs, a moisturizing pipette and grain food for reaper ants (an annual supply). Pros: stylish design, uterus + 10-35 working individuals, detailed instructions for care and settlement. As for the minuses, in the future, with the relocation of ants (for example, to a larger farm), difficulties may arise due to the lack of a connecting tube.

The main advantage of the Start ant farm is reliability. Thanks to the use of plexiglass as the main body material and the absence of gaps, 100% protection against ant escape is ensured. The main thing is to tightly close the lid of the farm after harvesting and feeding individuals. Your colony will be able to live here from 1.5 to 2 years. The reviews note that the kit includes detailed instructions that facilitate assembly and suggest how to start the life of civilization correctly.

Farm "Start" is completely ready for the settlement of ants, since it even has a separate area filled with gypsum for more moistening of the territory. Please note that the area of ​​the arena reaches 200cm², so it can be equipped with decorations (for example, colored sand). Pros: the ability to connect other levels, versatility, bright design (Cosmos series).

If you are looking for a small ant farm, Ant Prima "Oak" is the best option. This is a starter kit for a child who is just starting to observe the life of a small ant civilization. The package includes an acrylic truss, arena lid, flasks and sponges, and cleaning tweezers. In addition, the manufacturer attaches decorations (colored sand, shells, etc.) and detailed instructions to make it easier to get used to.

This farm accommodates a colony of no more than 500 ants. Using special plugs, you can control the free area (expand or reduce the territory). The manufacturer notes that this farm will last for 1-1.5 years.Pros: small size for a start, two living compartments, gypsum insert for intense hydration. Keep in mind that ants are not included in the kit, so you will have to buy them separately.

If you want to constantly observe the life of ants, then the Ant Paradise L farm will be the best choice, since the entire system of moves in it is located horizontally. The maximum number of individuals that can live here reaches 2,000. The main feature of the farm is a bright design that attracts attention. By the way, the height of the built-in volumetric arena reaches 16 cm.

As for the configuration, it only includes a farm and a moisturizing pipette. All other decorations and fixtures must be purchased separately. The reviews note that through a completely transparent surface, it is very interesting for a child to observe what is happening (for example, how ants eat). Pros: spacious arena, optimal dimensions (360*300*160 cm) and horizontal arrangement of all moves.

If you're looking for a spacious ant farm, check out AntPlanet Ground. Its dimensions are 220 * 280 * 200 mm, so it is suitable for keeping an average colony of ants, the number of which is from 2,000 to 4,000 individuals. In addition to its large capacity, this farm has a number of other features: a humidification chamber (it is periodically necessary to pour water into it), a vertical arrangement and a three-dimensional arena.

This model is available in green. The manufacturer notes that you cannot open the entrance to the tunnels until your colony has at least 50 ants. As the number of individuals grows, it will be possible to remove the plugs and open new levels. The farm has a special opening that allows you to connect other living areas from this manufacturer (for example, if the colony exceeds 4,000 ants). Pros: extended equipment with plugs and a pipette, detailed Russian-language instructions, the best farm for medium colonies.

The Numi-Con Ant Farm is the best choice for those looking for a large arena that can accommodate over 6,000 Ants. Its dimensions are 270 * 270 * 270 mm, and the height of the built-in arena reaches 27 cm! In addition, the set includes several tools (plugs, relocation tubes, pipettes and stickers) that help the child to improve the living conditions of the ants. With the help of detailed instructions, you can quickly collect and properly organize the living of insects.

This is one of the best farms to study the social structure, behavior and overall ecosystem of ants. The unit is divided into separate compartments, including the feeding and working area. This means kids can watch the ants drink, work or feed their babies. Pros: the use of high-quality acrylic in the production of the truss, large dimensions, extended equipment and laconic design.