This unit is ideal for a small ant colony or a large sized founding queen ant like Camponotus. Inspired by the hexagonal shape found in honeycomb, it uses three cells to create a small glass sandwich formicarium with a discrete watering chamber.
 
You can plug the nest with cotton for big-sized, fully claustral queen ants while the first workers arrive. Once they come and it's time to start feeding the colony, connect the formicarium to a small outworld, and you have a complete setup.  
 
This glass sandwich design features a plastic/substrate hybrid frame and a well-hidden hydration system; the hexagonal pattern used in the main chamber is by far one of the most space-efficient shapes found in nature, allowing us to hold a significant amount of ants in a tiny space while having an incredible view. Each hexagon can hold 12 to 32 mid-sized ant species if they get very close and tight.
 
The inside walls have a very texturized surface that ants love. The substrate provides a rugged surface that feels more natural, gives a better grip and transports humidity. 
 
Having glass on the front and back makes it easy to observe, learn and photograph.
 
One of our most common mistakes is moving into a big formicarium too early. The honeycell mini allows for that gradual step as it is small; please avoid stressing your new colony with an oversized formicarium.
 
The formicarium includes one plug and the light protection option of your choice; red film and black lids cover both the rear and front glass. 
 
The honeycell mini can also be purchased as a kit; such is paired with a handful of accessories and, most importantly, a mini glass outworld. The basics to get you started in at-keeping.
 
Don't forget to add an "outworld (foraging area)."
 
For those colonies needing more space, we also have a more spacious option with the same pattern, "Honeycell Formicarium 12x8 cm".