It's fair to say that we didn't know a ton about housing ants before this purchase, but my son really wanted ants. I researched a bit, read many reviews, and took some time to make the decision to purchase this ant habitat. I liked the idea that the gel was nutritious for them. However, when I received this thing, the gel looked like it had shrunk far from its original state inside the habitat (like maybe it had been sitting too long and dried out).
Despite that, we purchased and received 2 tubes of harvester ants and place them inside. The first thing we notice is how difficult it was for them to get to the food and water. The ones who got down there couldn't get back up without assistance. It seems the tubes are too smooth and when they tried to climb up they just slide right back down. Many ants were stuck in the bottom beneath the "feeding" area. It took them almost an entire week to start tunneling into the gel. They did not previously seem interested in the gel at all, and before that point had just been using the space along the edges and ends where the gel had shrunk and separated from the walls of the habitat. This includes all the way along the bottom underneath the gel.
As I don't claim to be an expert on ants or their behaviors, it still seems to me that it's silly to think the ants are going to use this space the way we want them to. I had created a solution for the tube to help them get up and down. The first solution was non-toxic, waterbased paint. I thought maybe they just need something to grip. But they didn't like it and stopped using the tube all together, so I cleaned out the tube and simply used a hard brush to scratch the plastic on the inside to give them something to hang onto. Once they were able to go up and down more effectively, they proceeded to bring chunks of the gel down and put them all over their little water pad. I'm confused by that behavior but I'm sure there's a reason. They seem to also be placing trash on it, and I wonder, where are they going to get water from?
Also, the instructions say to place the second water pad on the bottom floor of the feeding area for extra moisture in the habitat. The problem with this is that the only way to do that is to open one of the bottom holes, for example by pulling out the tube and that's just not a great idea in my opinion. So once that pad dries... It's just dry.
The ants finally seem to be making this place their home after a couple of weeks, though I still can't claim to understand their behavior. Maybe I'm missing something. My son is happy with the ants, and the habitat overall but I think it could have been in better condition. I'm a bit concerned because they don't seem to be using the food and water area the way we had expected. There is a hole on the very bottom underneath the feeding area explained in the instructions as a way to dump out the dead ants, but who's to say this is where they will place them? And either way it seems a bit difficult to "dump" them effectively without escaping ants.
Overall it was a decent purchase and has at least made my son smile for a time, but I think we will consider transferring our ants to something different.
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NAVADEAL Ant Farm Castle 2.0 with Connecting Tube, Ant Habitat Science Learning Kit, Best STEM 2021 Educational Kids Toy, Study Insect Behavior at Home & School, Plant Based Blue Gel 3D Maze Ecosystem
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Amazing Ant Castle - Both Fun Holiday Gift and Educational Science Kit For Kids!
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Product Description
Amazing Ant Castle - Educational & Learning Science Kit For Kids
Introducing NAVAdeal advanced version of Ant Farm Castle - The Connectable Castle - In addition to watch ants creating 3D tunnels, nursing their young and building their society, now you can add a soft tube to connet the upper "working" compartment with the bottom "dining hall" which gives ants more access to walk around! Sounds amazing? Wait, there are more creative ways to use the tubes!
Simply connect one castle to another to create a party world for those little guys! It allows ants to travel, live in a bigger space, declare their own territory or just have fun by walkig through the clear "bridge" - the tubes! Now connect your ant farm with your friend's and you can play together!
Apart from that, the ant castle is:
- A fascinating learning experience - Ants are one of the best teachers for kids to observe their behaviors and learn from their hardworking, diligence, endurance, teamworking, and life cycle.
- It's science, biology and math - Take this chance to teach the kids the fun and inspiring facts about this tiny but strong creatures!
- Creating quality time and bonding opportunities between parents and kids - Keep your kids away from the digital screen but concentrating on the life ecosystem.
- Simply pressure relief - It's mesmerizing to observe ants working and digging in the clear gel quietly. Their small bodies are full of power!
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Connectable Amusement Park
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Q & A
- Is live ant included? Where can I buy the ants?
No, this ant farm does not include live ants. However, we would give you some suggestions of trustworthy sources. Details are included in our booklet in the package.
- Are the ants for this any special variety?
We suggest harvester ants as they dig great tunnels.
- How many ants does it hold? We recommend 20-30 ants.
- My ants are not digging. How long does it take before the ants make tunnels?
Some ants start tunneling immediately. Some take them couple of days. Each one is different, just like human! So please leave them in a quiet place and be patient.
- How long can the ants survive in the farm?
Normally the ants will live for about 2 to 6 months. Queen ant is not a must, but having one in the system will help the colony survive longer.
Watch your ants having fun in the Ant Amusement Park. Easily connect 2-3 with the tube.
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| LED Ant Farm | Ant Farm | Connected Ant Castle | Ant Castle | White Sand Ant Farm | |
| Measurement | 6.5'' x 5.5'' x 1.25'' | 6.5'' x 5.5'' x 1.25'' | 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 4" | 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 4" | 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 4" |
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| Connectable | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Blue Gel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2022
Color: Ant Farm W/ TubeVerified Purchase
It's fair to say that we didn't know a ton about housing ants before this purchase, but my son really wanted ants. I researched a bit, read many reviews, and took some time to make the decision to purchase this ant habitat. I liked the idea that the gel was nutritious for them. However, when I received this thing, the gel looked like it had shrunk far from its original state inside the habitat (like maybe it had been sitting too long and dried out).
Despite that, we purchased and received 2 tubes of harvester ants and place them inside. The first thing we notice is how difficult it was for them to get to the food and water. The ones who got down there couldn't get back up without assistance. It seems the tubes are too smooth and when they tried to climb up they just slide right back down. Many ants were stuck in the bottom beneath the "feeding" area. It took them almost an entire week to start tunneling into the gel. They did not previously seem interested in the gel at all, and before that point had just been using the space along the edges and ends where the gel had shrunk and separated from the walls of the habitat. This includes all the way along the bottom underneath the gel.
As I don't claim to be an expert on ants or their behaviors, it still seems to me that it's silly to think the ants are going to use this space the way we want them to. I had created a solution for the tube to help them get up and down. The first solution was non-toxic, waterbased paint. I thought maybe they just need something to grip. But they didn't like it and stopped using the tube all together, so I cleaned out the tube and simply used a hard brush to scratch the plastic on the inside to give them something to hang onto. Once they were able to go up and down more effectively, they proceeded to bring chunks of the gel down and put them all over their little water pad. I'm confused by that behavior but I'm sure there's a reason. They seem to also be placing trash on it, and I wonder, where are they going to get water from?
Also, the instructions say to place the second water pad on the bottom floor of the feeding area for extra moisture in the habitat. The problem with this is that the only way to do that is to open one of the bottom holes, for example by pulling out the tube and that's just not a great idea in my opinion. So once that pad dries... It's just dry.
The ants finally seem to be making this place their home after a couple of weeks, though I still can't claim to understand their behavior. Maybe I'm missing something. My son is happy with the ants, and the habitat overall but I think it could have been in better condition. I'm a bit concerned because they don't seem to be using the food and water area the way we had expected. There is a hole on the very bottom underneath the feeding area explained in the instructions as a way to dump out the dead ants, but who's to say this is where they will place them? And either way it seems a bit difficult to "dump" them effectively without escaping ants.
Overall it was a decent purchase and has at least made my son smile for a time, but I think we will consider transferring our ants to something different.
Despite that, we purchased and received 2 tubes of harvester ants and place them inside. The first thing we notice is how difficult it was for them to get to the food and water. The ones who got down there couldn't get back up without assistance. It seems the tubes are too smooth and when they tried to climb up they just slide right back down. Many ants were stuck in the bottom beneath the "feeding" area. It took them almost an entire week to start tunneling into the gel. They did not previously seem interested in the gel at all, and before that point had just been using the space along the edges and ends where the gel had shrunk and separated from the walls of the habitat. This includes all the way along the bottom underneath the gel.
As I don't claim to be an expert on ants or their behaviors, it still seems to me that it's silly to think the ants are going to use this space the way we want them to. I had created a solution for the tube to help them get up and down. The first solution was non-toxic, waterbased paint. I thought maybe they just need something to grip. But they didn't like it and stopped using the tube all together, so I cleaned out the tube and simply used a hard brush to scratch the plastic on the inside to give them something to hang onto. Once they were able to go up and down more effectively, they proceeded to bring chunks of the gel down and put them all over their little water pad. I'm confused by that behavior but I'm sure there's a reason. They seem to also be placing trash on it, and I wonder, where are they going to get water from?
Also, the instructions say to place the second water pad on the bottom floor of the feeding area for extra moisture in the habitat. The problem with this is that the only way to do that is to open one of the bottom holes, for example by pulling out the tube and that's just not a great idea in my opinion. So once that pad dries... It's just dry.
The ants finally seem to be making this place their home after a couple of weeks, though I still can't claim to understand their behavior. Maybe I'm missing something. My son is happy with the ants, and the habitat overall but I think it could have been in better condition. I'm a bit concerned because they don't seem to be using the food and water area the way we had expected. There is a hole on the very bottom underneath the feeding area explained in the instructions as a way to dump out the dead ants, but who's to say this is where they will place them? And either way it seems a bit difficult to "dump" them effectively without escaping ants.
Overall it was a decent purchase and has at least made my son smile for a time, but I think we will consider transferring our ants to something different.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
Color: Ant Farm W/ TubeVerified Purchase
I got this and one with sand, connecting both together with the kids. They love it. The ants seem to prefer to dig on the sand side, and use the gel side to dump their detritus.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2023
Color: Ant FarmVerified Purchase
It is a good tool for educational opportunities and curious kids.
Because it is winter we can't find many ants around, and the ones we found died. We're waiting to find bigger ants when the weather warms a little more.
It's smaller than I thought, but I didn't pay attention to the measurements.
Because it is winter we can't find many ants around, and the ones we found died. We're waiting to find bigger ants when the weather warms a little more.
It's smaller than I thought, but I didn't pay attention to the measurements.
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