【Ant Breeding Case: Sand】 Why not try raising ants, not just for your child's science project, but also as a hobby for adults? Recommended for observing nest-building and raising turtle ants! ⭐︎Features⭐︎ Ant breeding observation kit using sand A feeding area (included) can be attached to the top, allowing for long-term breeding of colonies with queen ants. It's very interesting to observe the worker ants digging and building their nests. The shape of the nest varies depending on the ant species and the number of worker ants. Breeding medium to large species such as Formica japonica and Camponotus japonicus is recommended. Turtle ants are also being kept in very good condition. A breeding kit that allows you to closely observe the underground nest-building of ants, which you don't usually see. The observation period is from around May, when nest building becomes active, to autumn. You can also do simple ecological experiments, which are useful for summer vacation science projects. ⭐︎Size⭐︎ Size of the breeding case Length 12.4mm x Width 15.5mm x Height 3.3mm Size of the plaster box (feeding area) External dimensions (mm): 63 x 50 x 25.5H Internal dimensions (mm): 59 x 46 x 22H Sand Type: Silica sand (No. 5) Particle size: Approximately 0.5mm Weight: 210g Amount of water to add: About 25ml Outer diameter of tube hole: 8mm Inner diameter of tube hole: 6mm Tube length: Approximately 5cm for connection Approximately 2cm for when not using the feeding area (with stopper) If you don't need a water supply hole, If you need an additional connection hole, or If you want an original layout, etc. Please feel free to comment. 【Bulk Purchase Discount】 2 items -100 yen 3 items -200 yen 4 items -300 yen Each item is carefully made, but as it is handmade, there may be burrs, scratches, dents, etc. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. Due to the tight budget for materials, tools, and shipping, we cannot offer any further discounts, so we appreciate your understanding. If you are a repeat customer, we will give you a small bonus if you comment. Don't expect too much, lol. We hope that as many people as possible will enjoy raising ants. Thank you for viewing.