{"product_id":"ant-farm-acryl-insect-nests-villa-new-pet-advanced-mania-for-house-ants-ant-grape-series-xl-size-ant-nest-active-area","title":"Ant Farm Grape Series XL Acrylic Nest - 5 Colors","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.yvk-prod{font-family:inherit;color:#1f1610;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto}.yvk-prod p{margin:0 0 16px}.yvk-prod-hook{font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 24px;color:#1f1610}.yvk-prod-hook strong{color:#a84c42}.yvk-prod-trust{list-style:none;margin:0 0 40px;padding:0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px}.yvk-prod-trust-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:#fefcf8;border:1px solid #e7ddd0;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 16px;font-size:0.9rem;font-weight:600;color:#1f1610;flex:1 1 auto;min-width:160px}.yvk-prod-trust svg{color:#a84c42;flex-shrink:0}.yvk-prod-story{margin:0 0 48px}.yvk-prod-story p{color:#1f1610;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px}.yvk-prod-h2{font-size:1.75rem;font-weight:700;color:#1f1610;margin:56px 0 20px;line-height:1.2;position:relative;padding-top:20px}.yvk-prod-h2::before{content:'';display:block;width:36px;height:2px;background:#a84c42;margin-bottom:14px}.yvk-prod-benefits-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px;margin:0 0 48px}.yvk-prod-benefit{background:#fefcf8;border:1px solid #e7ddd0;border-radius:10px;padding:24px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}.yvk-prod-benefit-icon{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start}.yvk-prod-benefit-icon svg{color:#a84c42}.yvk-prod-benefit h3{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;color:#1f1610;margin:0;line-height:1.3}.yvk-prod-benefit p{font-size:0.95rem;color:#3a2e28;margin:0;line-height:1.6}.yvk-prod-features{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 48px;font-size:0.95rem}.yvk-prod-features tr{border-bottom:1px solid #e7ddd0}.yvk-prod-features tr:last-child{border-bottom:none}.yvk-prod-features td{padding:12px 14px;vertical-align:middle;color:#1f1610}.yvk-prod-feature-ico{width:36px;text-align:center}.yvk-prod-features svg{color:#a84c42}.yvk-prod-features td:nth-child(2){font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;width:160px}.yvk-prod-features td:nth-child(3){color:#3a2e28}.yvk-prod-care{list-style:none;margin:0 0 48px;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}.yvk-prod-care-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;background:#fefcf8;border:1px solid #e7ddd0;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;font-size:0.95rem;color:#1f1610;line-height:1.6}.yvk-prod-care svg{color:#a84c42;opacity:0.85;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px}.yvk-prod-sociomatch{background:#fefcf8;border-left:3px solid #a84c42;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 48px;font-size:0.97rem;line-height:1.7;color:#1f1610}.yvk-prod-faq-wrap{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin:0 0 48px}.yvk-prod-faq{background:#fefcf8;border:1px solid #e7ddd0;border-left:3px solid #a84c42;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;overflow:hidden}.yvk-prod-faq summary{padding:18px 22px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;color:#1f1610;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;transition:background 0.18s}.yvk-prod-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.yvk-prod-faq summary:hover{background:#f5ede6}.yvk-prod-faq summary::after{content:'';display:inline-block;width:16px;height:16px;background-image:url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23a84c42' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\");background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;transition:transform 0.22s;flex-shrink:0}.yvk-prod-faq[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(180deg)}.yvk-prod-faq-answer{padding:0 22px 18px;font-size:0.95rem;color:#3a2e28;line-height:1.65}.yvk-prod svg{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;flex-shrink:0}@media(max-width:640px){.yvk-prod-benefits-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.yvk-prod-h2{font-size:1.4rem}.yvk-prod-trust{flex-direction:column}.yvk-prod-features{display:block;overflow-x:auto}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"yvk-prod\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"yvk-prod-hook\"\u003eYour colony finally has room to breathe. The \u003cstrong\u003eGrape Series XL acrylic ant nest\u003c\/strong\u003e gives house ants a structured, fully visible home in a compact 20 x 16 x 10 cm footprint, with five color options so it fits any setup on your desk or shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"yvk-prod-trust\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"yvk-prod-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003crect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 9h18\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 21V9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic, ant-safe materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"yvk-prod-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2 4 6v6c0 5 4 9 8 10 4-1 8-5 8-10V6l-8-4z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"9 12 11 14 15 10\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo harmful chemicals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"yvk-prod-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 7v5l3 3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn stock, ships fast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"yvk-prod-story\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eI picked up my first acrylic nest years ago, and the biggest regret was buying something too small. The colony outgrew it in a single summer, and I spent a weekend rigging a connector tube to a second unit. The Grape Series XL was designed with exactly that frustration in mind: the active area is generous enough for a young Lasius niger colony (the common black garden ant) to expand without immediately hitting walls, yet the whole unit stays compact enough to sit on a standard desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acrylic shell is clear on the viewing face, which matters more than people realize. You want to actually see what is happening inside, not guess through a tinted panel. The five color variants (white, yellow, transparent, green, blue) let you match the nest to your existing setup or pick transparent if you want maximum visibility from every angle. The chamber layout follows a grape-cluster pattern, which is not just aesthetic: branching corridors give workers natural separation between brood chambers and food storage areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth saying clearly: this nest ships without ants. That is standard practice, and it is the right call. Shipping live queens across state lines involves regulations that vary by species and location, so always source your colony locally or from a licensed domestic breeder. The nest itself is ready to connect to a foraging area the moment it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"yvk-prod-h2\"\u003eWhy the Grape Series XL acrylic ant nest works better than basic starter kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yvk-prod-benefits-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"yvk-prod-benefit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yvk-prod-benefit-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3v9l4 4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAcrylic ant nest visibility that lasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal-clear acrylic stays scratch-resistant over years of daily observation, unlike cheaper plastic that clouds within months of cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"yvk-prod-benefit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yvk-prod-benefit-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M4 4h6v6H4z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14 4h6v6h-6z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M4 14h6v6H4z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14 14h6v6h-6z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 7h4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 10v4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M17 10v4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 17h4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrape-cluster chambers fit house ant colonies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe branching chamber layout lets workers naturally separate brood, food storage, and resting zones without keeper intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"yvk-prod-benefit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yvk-prod-benefit-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2v3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 19v3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 12h3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M19 12h3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 5l2 2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M17 17l2 2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 19l2-2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M17 7l2-2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFive color options for any ant-keeping display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite, yellow, transparent, green, or blue shells let you build a visually cohesive multi-nest rack or keep a single statement piece on your desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"yvk-prod-benefit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yvk-prod-benefit-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 7l9-4 9 4v10l-9 4-9-4V7z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 7l9 4 9-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 11v10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eXL size ready for a connected foraging arena\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 20 x 16 x 10 cm, the nest pairs directly with a separate outworld via standard tubing, giving your colony a complete two-zone habitat from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"yvk-prod-h2\"\u003eGrape Series XL acrylic ant nest: full specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"yvk-prod-features\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yvk-prod-feature-ico\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 21 21 3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 18l2-2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 15l2-2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 12l2-2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14 9l2-2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M17 6l2-2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 x 16 x 10 cm (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yvk-prod-feature-ico\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003crect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 9h18\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 21V9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic (clear-face panel, colored shell)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yvk-prod-feature-ico\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 12h18\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3v18\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor variants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, Yellow, Transparent, Green, Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yvk-prod-feature-ico\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2 4 6v6c0 5 4 9 8 10 4-1 8-5 8-10V6l-8-4z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"9 12 11 14 15 10\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo high-concern chemicals detected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yvk-prod-feature-ico\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 7l9-4 9 4v10l-9 4-9-4V7z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 7l9 4 9-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 11v10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnt nest unit only (no ants included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yvk-prod-feature-ico\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2C7 2 4 6 4 10c0 6 8 12 8 12s8-6 8-12c0-4-3-8-8-8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL (suitable for small to mid-size colonies)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"yvk-prod-h2\"\u003eHow to set up and maintain your XL acrylic ant nest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"yvk-prod-care\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"yvk-prod-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 12c0-3 2-5 5-5h8c3 0 5 2 5 5v3H3v-3z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 15v3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 15v3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M18 15v3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eRinse the nest with lukewarm water before first use. No soap needed; just let it air-dry fully before introducing your colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"yvk-prod-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2v4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 18v4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M4.93 4.93l2.83 2.83\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M16.24 16.24l2.83 2.83\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 12h4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M18 12h4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M4.93 19.07l2.83-2.83\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M16.24 7.76l2.83-2.83\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eKeep the nest away from direct sunlight. Acrylic does not yellow quickly, but UV exposure over months can stress the colony and degrade clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"yvk-prod-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M4 12c0-4 3-7 8-7s8 3 8 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M4 12h16\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 12v5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 17h6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eMaintain ambient humidity around 50-70% in the room. For species like Lasius niger (black garden ant) or Formica, you do not need to wet the nest directly; a water tube in the foraging area is enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"yvk-prod-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 12c0-3 2-5 5-5h8c3 0 5 2 5 5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 17l4 4 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 21V12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eConnect the nest port to a foraging outworld using standard 9 mm or 12 mm tubing. Block unused ports with cotton plugs until you are ready to expand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"yvk-prod-care-item\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6h18\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 6V4h8v2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"3\" y=\"6\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 11l2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eClean the acrylic face with a dry microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive wipes; they leave micro-scratches that scatter light and reduce visibility over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"yvk-prod-h2\"\u003eWho this XL acrylic ant nest is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yvk-prod-sociomatch\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis nest is a solid fit if you are past the test-tube founding stage and ready to give your colony a permanent, observable home. It works well for beginners moving a young Lasius niger or Formica colony out of a founding tube, and equally well for intermediate keepers who want a clean display nest for a second or third setup. Parents buying an educational ant farm for a curious kid will find the clear acrylic face and visible chamber structure genuinely engaging for all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is probably not the right pick if you are running a large Camponotus (carpenter ant) colony of several hundred workers or a Messor barbarus (seed-harvesting ant) colony with heavy granary needs. Those species benefit from deeper, wider chambers. For them, check out our full formicarium collection for larger-format options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"yvk-prod-h2\"\u003eAcrylic ant nest questions answered before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yvk-prod-faq-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"yvk-prod-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the XL size large enough for my house ant colony?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"yvk-prod-faq-answer\"\u003eAt 20 x 16 x 10 cm, this nest comfortably houses a young to mid-size colony of common house ants such as Lasius niger or Formica species, typically up to a few hundred workers. If your colony is already above 500 workers or you are keeping a larger species like Camponotus, you will want to look at a bigger unit or plan a connector expansion early. For a founding queen with her first brood, this size gives plenty of room to grow into over one to two seasons.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"yvk-prod-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does shipping take, and does the nest arrive assembled?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"yvk-prod-faq-answer\"\u003eThe nest ships in stock and is dispatched promptly. Delivery times vary by destination; domestic US orders typically arrive within 7 to 14 business days depending on your location and the shipping method selected at checkout. The unit arrives pre-assembled and ready to use after a quick rinse. No tools required.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"yvk-prod-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the acrylic yellow or crack over time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"yvk-prod-faq-answer\"\u003eQuality acrylic holds up well indoors for several years when kept out of direct sunlight. The main risk is UV exposure, which gradually yellows any acrylic regardless of brand. Kept on a desk or shelf away from a south-facing window, you should get clean visibility for at least two to three years of regular use. Avoid dropping it; acrylic is impact-resistant but not unbreakable at the corners.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"yvk-prod-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does this compare to a plaster or ytong ant nest?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"yvk-prod-faq-answer\"\u003ePlaster and ytong nests hold moisture naturally, which is great for species that need a humid nest core, but they are opaque and you cannot see inside without disturbing the colony. This acrylic nest trades passive humidity retention for full visibility and easy cleaning. You manage humidity through a water tube or a moist cotton plug in one port rather than soaking the nest wall. 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