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Antquarium Science Kit Gel Habitat

Antquarium Science Kit Gel Habitat
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Antquarium® - Descended from the Space Age ant habitat which flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia…

The creators of the Antquarium® Science Kit were instrumental in developing the nutrient gel used in the ant habitat which flew on a 2003 NASA Space Shuttle flight. The STS-107 mission carried experiments to study animal life in space. One experiment was designed to test if ants would be able to tunnel successfully in microgravity. Now you have the opportunity to participate in the earth bound version of this space age experiment!

The Antquarium® nutrient gel habitat is a completely self contained environment for ants. Designed to withstand the “G” forces of launch and the vibration of landing, the nutrient gel provides a stable tunneling environment that is perfect for young scientists. While it is never a good idea to shake your ant habitat, if it is somehow inadvertently bumped it won’t cause the tunnels to collapse, burying your worker ants in the process.

The Antquarium® ant habitat comes prefilled with a special nutrient gel. The translucent blue gel is complete with all the necessary nutrients to promote healthy growth in your new ant colony. In addition, the gel contains mold and fungus inhibitors that will help to keep your Antquarium® crystal clear in spite of the elevated humidity most ants prefer.

The clear gel in the Antquarium® ant habitat provides a remarkable, 3-D view of your ant colony. Watch your ants live, work and tunnel in the nutritious and non-toxic gel as they create series upon series of intricate tunnels.

The Antquarium® Science Kit is EASY to care for. In fact it is virtually maintenance free. There is no need to add food or water to the Antquarium® ant habitat. Ants housed in the Antquarium® Science Kit are truly no fuss, no muss, no bother study subjects! Collect specimens in your own back yard or place your order with one of the online vendors to receive a supply of live ants by mail.*

Simply place your ants in the Antquarium® Science Kit ant habitat, secure the lid and let time and nature do the rest. Enjoy countless hours of interesting observation of some of natures smallest, strongest, and most entertaining engineers.

Suitable for ages 8+, adult assistance recommended.

PRODUCT INCLUDES:
• Habitat with Nutrient Gel
• Magnifying Glass
• Ant Capture Container
• Ant Catching/Tunnel Starter Stick
• Complete Care and Instruction Booklet

*Postage and handling fee required. Ants shipped only within continental limits of USA and Canada.
Specifications
MSRP Price N/A
Brand Name Antquarium®
Type Gel
Height 5.2 Inches (13 cm)
Width 3.2 Inches (8 cm)
Depth 1.6 Inches (4 cm)
Feature Your Benefit
Gel filled Tunneling Medium… The gel provides all of the nutrition and water your ants need to stay healthy.
• The translucent blue gel allows you to view the entire 3 dimensional aspect of your ant's tunnels.
• The gel provides a virtually maintenance free habitat, no feeding, just an occasional cleanup as required.
Break Resistant… The Antquarium® ant habitat is made of durable high impact plastic to prevent breakage and the subsequent escape of your ant colony.
Escape Proof… The tightly sealing cover of the Antquarium® ant habitat is equipped with tiny air holes that are far too small to allow a Harvester ant to pass through. In the event you use your Antquarium® ant habitat to house a smaller species of ant, simply close off the hole with a small piece of clear tape.
Live Ant Viewer… Children learn to study and appreciate ants without having to confine or harm them. The Antquarium® ant habitat is a remarkable tool for teaching appreciation for all life.
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