Description Illuminated Antquarium
In 2003, NASA conducted a Space Shuttle experiment to study the behavior of ants in zero gravity. A method was needed to transport an ant colony into space. The solution was a special gel in which the ants could dig tunnels like in an anthill and from which they could simultaneously feed. Additionally, the gel was transparent, allowing perfect observation of the ants.
This gel is now available to the general public: The Antquarium consists of a Plexiglas container filled with the aforementioned gel. If you place some ants from the wild into the gel, they will start digging tunnels, allowing perfect observation. The ants survive for about 1-3 months, but when they die, their fellow ants will remove them from the tunnels, making it easy to dispose of them. During this entire time, you do not need to feed the ants, as they feed on the gel.
This special illuminated version includes an additional stand with LEDs that can illuminate the Antquarium from below with blue light, compared to the normal Antquarium. It requires 3 LR44 button cells, which are included. Additionally, an optional power adapter can be connected, which is not included.
Included in the package:
Plexiglas container with Antquarium gel (approx. 17cm*14cm*3.5cm)
Small container for collecting ants
Magnifying glass
Rod for removing dead ants.
Additional stand with LED lighting
