{"product_id":"antcube-starter-kit-for-lasius-niger-ants","title":"ANTCUBE Starter Kit for Lasius niger Ants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything you need for a Lasius niger ant colony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bundle contains everything you need to successfully get a Lasius niger colony through the first few months. It is flexibly expandable and explicitly suitable for beginners in ant keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnt species Lasius niger Lasius niger, also known as the “black trail ant”, is one of the most popular species for beginners in ant keeping. It is one of the small to medium-sized ants and is very frugal. It is widespread throughout Europe, but can also be found in Asia, Africa and North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood for Lasius niger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the wild, Lasius niger often keeps aphids in order to collect the honeydew produced from plant sap. In doing so, they protect them and even transport them to young shoots.\u003cbr\u003eIn the formicarium, you can simply place a few infested twigs (e.g. roses, elderberries, currants) in a vase and watch the animals milking them. In the formicarium it is best to give honey solution and protein food (either live small insects or dried protein food).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibernation in Lasius niger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLasius niger hibernates between around the end of October and the end of March at 5-8 degrees. In the formicarium, you can simply place the entire formicarium in a cool room or (if the formicarium has a removable nest insert) place the nest insert in the refrigerator, for example. However, care should be taken to ensure that the ants are not exposed to temperatures below 0 degrees, as they are never as well protected from the cold in the formicarium as they are in the wild. There are also reports from keepers who keep Lasius niger without hibernation. However, this can lead to a shortened lifespan of the colony or slow down the development of the brood. During hibernation, the animals do not need to be fed or fed very little if necessary. However, you should check the humidity regularly and look out for mold!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x ANTCUBE – Arena 20x20x20 – Combi M\u003cbr\u003e1x Ant arena cover 20×20\u003cbr\u003e4x Fixing point for arena cover\u003cbr\u003e1x Ant arena frame 20×20\u003cbr\u003e1x pad for formicariums – 20x20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2x grid insert – 50mm\u003cbr\u003e2x grid insert – 27mm\u003cbr\u003e1x ANTCUBE – Digfix plate 20×20 – M\u003cbr\u003e1x soil – Sand-loam red – 200g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x Foil thermometer display\u003cbr\u003e1x drinking clear 5ml – sponge\u003cbr\u003e1x drinking trough 2ml – 360 degrees\u003cbr\u003e1x Feeding dish white rectangle – 3 compartments\u003cbr\u003e1x Hand magnifier – 2x – 30mm\u003cbr\u003e1x Transparent plastic tweezers\u003cbr\u003e1x tweezer spring steel – wide – soft\u003cbr\u003e1x Plastic pipette 3ml\u003cbr\u003e1x ant escape protection oil 10ml\u003cbr\u003e1x Foam wiper 150x18x2.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo living ants, no food included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antcube","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45866075521107,"sku":null,"price":455.57,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/2135\/0473\/files\/Starter-Set-Bundle-Lasius-Niger.webp?v=1785024637","url":"https:\/\/www.talis-us.com\/en-au\/products\/antcube-starter-kit-for-lasius-niger-ants","provider":"Talis Us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}