{"title":"Tarheel Ants","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted with care, \u003cstrong\u003eTarheel Ants Formicariums\u003c\/strong\u003e are the perfect blend of durability and comfort for your ants. Each formicarium is designed to recreate a natural environment, whether your ants prefer a humid or dry habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese handcrafted homes let you watch your colony’s every move, from tunnel digging to food gathering. If you're looking to upgrade your setup, consider pairing these nests with our \u003cstrong\u003eoutworlds and foraging areas\u003c\/strong\u003e for the ultimate ant habitat. Need help choosing the right one? Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/guide-to-ant-housing-and-ant-containment\" title=\"Ant Farm Selection Guide\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehousing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/guide-to-ant-housing-and-ant-containment\" title=\"Ant Farm Selection Guide\"\u003e guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tarheel-ants-nucleus","title":"Tarheel Ants Nucleus","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Nucleus is a double-sided formicarium from Tar Heel Ants.  The Nucleus formicaria have a number of features that make them different than other formicaria products.  Features such as a two-sided nest, removable glass panels on both sides, substrate-coated chambers, nestmates watering system and water towers, magnetically detachable foraging area, and professionally carved Ytong nest make the Nucleus unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType III Material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNest Block Size 4x8x4 inches (100mm x 200mm x 100mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForaging Area Size \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4x\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ex4 inches (100mm x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm x 100mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 Large Water Towers (Screen covered apparatus inside habitat for humidity)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpposite sides connected by access tunnels (allows sectioning of this formicarium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcrylic friction-fitting lid for foraging area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagnetically removable foraging area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStainless steel mesh vent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChoice of side panel color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagnetically removable glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSand-coated chambers giving your ants multiple surfaces for the various stage of development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/2\" side entry port for connection to other habitats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNestmates are optional, contact us for availability.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation from tarheelants.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNest Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are estimates as to the full number of ants that can be placed in the nest. The stated values are the BARE MINIMUM. It is recommended to add more workers than the minimum, ideally at least double or triple the quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2000 - 18000 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750 - 6000 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 - 3000 workers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tarheel Ants","offers":[{"title":"Yellow \/ Regular Glass","offer_id":32121725648973,"sku":"CA-TAN-Y","price":221.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yellow \/ Museum Glass","offer_id":39503746564173,"sku":"3746564173","price":289.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sky \/ Regular Glass","offer_id":39503748137037,"sku":"3748137037","price":221.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sky \/ Museum Glass","offer_id":39503748169805,"sku":"3748169805","price":289.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bone \/ Regular Glass","offer_id":32121725681741,"sku":"CA-TAN-B","price":221.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bone \/ Museum Glass","offer_id":39503746596941,"sku":"3746596941","price":289.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Grey \/ Regular Glass","offer_id":32121725714509,"sku":"CA-TAN-G","price":221.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Grey \/ Museum Glass","offer_id":39503746629709,"sku":"3746629709","price":289.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"black \/ Regular Glass","offer_id":44701255631070,"sku":"","price":221.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"black \/ Museum Glass","offer_id":44701255663838,"sku":"","price":221.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"red \/ Regular Glass","offer_id":44701256089822,"sku":"","price":221.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"red \/ Museum Glass","offer_id":44701256122590,"sku":"","price":221.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"beige \/ Regular Glass","offer_id":44701256155358,"sku":"","price":221.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"beige \/ Museum Glass","offer_id":44701256188126,"sku":"","price":221.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/tarheel-ants-nucleus-402444.jpg?v=1729700912"},{"product_id":"tarheel-ants-labyrinth","title":"Tarheel Ants Labyrinth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTar Heel Ants Labyrinth is a formicarium design from Tar Heel Ants that melds two of our previously existing products into one habitat A5x7 inch (125mm x 175mm) hand-molded nest using our proprietary method to sancuzoated chambers magnetically attaches to a 4x8x4 inch (100mm x 200mm x 100mm) foraging area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat features come with the standard Fortress?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\" x 7\" Sand-coated nest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Water Tower (15 ml capacity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetically Removable Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable Foraging Area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNest and foraging area held together try 8 powerful magnets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-fine stainless steel mesh vent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally molded nest, Type III\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType III Material is a much harder material sand-coated for naturalistic feel and better for destructive species such as Pogonomyrmex spp.,Tetramorium spp., Solenopsis spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Liquid Feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSyringe for hydration (blunt tip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding Dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNest and Foraging Area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStopper for connection port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNestmate and stopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis formicarium is recommended for small to medium-sized colonies The nest block is made of a very hard material similar in functionality to concrete or plaster but much more amiable to your ants living conditions. This is a Type Ill Nest The nest is 100% mold resistant but (like anything) mold can grow from decaying organic material such as dead insects and other trash. We always recommend using feeding dishes when feeding your ant colonies in all habitats!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNest Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are estimates as to the full number of ants that can be placed in the nest. The stated values are the BARE MINIMUM. It is recommended to add more workers than the minimum, ideally at least double or triple the quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 - 10000 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 - 2000 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 - 650 workers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tarheel Ants","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ Regular Glass","offer_id":32931142172749,"sku":"CA-TAL-RRG","price":195.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ Museum Glass","offer_id":32931142205517,"sku":"CA-TAL-RMG","price":227.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bone \/ Regular Glass","offer_id":32931142238285,"sku":"CA-TAL-BRG","price":195.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bone \/ Museum Glass","offer_id":32931142271053,"sku":"CA-TAL-BMG","price":227.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Grey \/ Regular Glass","offer_id":32931142303821,"sku":"CA-TAL-GRG","price":195.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Grey \/ Museum Glass","offer_id":32931142336589,"sku":"CA-TAL-GMG","price":227.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ Regular Glass","offer_id":32931142369357,"sku":"CA-TAL-BLCKRG","price":195.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ Museum Glass","offer_id":32931142402125,"sku":"CA-TAL-BLCKMG","price":227.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/tarheel-ants-labyrinth-298565.jpg?v=1729700911"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/collections\/tarheel-ants-789499.jpg?v=1729700662","url":"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pa\/collections\/tarheel-ants.oembed","provider":"Canada Ant Colony","version":"1.0","type":"link"}