Modular BlackAnt – Set No. 15 with Messor barbarus Colony (size selectable)

Modular BlackAnt Set No. 15 is a carefully designed modular formicarium system for Messor barbarus at the founding and early growth stages. It combines a medium-sized arena, two nest modules (S and M), a hydration system, food components and natural decorations, allowing you to create a stable, functional and visually clean environment for harvester ants.

This set is an excellent choice for keepers who want to start with a complete, ready-to-use kit, without the need to buy essential accessories separately.

What is included in Set No. 15

1. BlackAnt modular formicarium components

Modular Arena M – BlackAnt
A medium-sized arena suitable for small and growing colonies. It provides good ventilation and full compatibility with the modular system.

Modular Nest M – BlackAnt
A higher-capacity nest designed as the main living space for the developing colony.

Modular Nest S – BlackAnt
A smaller nest module that can be used as an additional chamber or as expansion at a later stage.

Water Feeder – BlackAnt Series
Provides constant access to water and is fully compatible with the BlackAnt and AntLove modular systems.

Vertical Mounting Bracket – BlackAnt
Allows vertical installation of nests, saving space and enabling more creative, multi-level layouts.

Test Tube Adapter – BlackAnt
Lets you connect a test tube with the queen directly to the modular system.

Connection elements (4 pcs)
Provide tight and stable connections between the individual modules in the system.

2. Ant colony (size selectable under the product price)

Messor barbarus – queen and colony
You can select the colony size under the product price. This species is ideal for beginners and intermediate keepers.

• creates natural seed granaries,
• develops clearly visible worker castes,
• has a calm temperament and tolerates minor mistakes well.

3. Feeding and decorative elements

Seed Mix
The basic food for harvester ants, ideal for building natural seed stores.

Quartz Sand 150 g
A clean, natural substrate for the arena that supports digging and building behaviour.

Basic Decoration Set
Decorative elements that improve the natural look of the arena and provide orientation structures for the ants.

Why choose Set No. 15

• complete starter kit for a Messor barbarus colony,
• two nest sizes (S and M) – the system grows together with the colony,
• Arena M offers sufficient space for the early development stage,
• fully compatible with BlackAnt and AntLove modular systems,
• includes food, substrate and decorations for the arena,
• excellent balance between functionality, price and expandability.

What next

Select the size of your Messor barbarus colony under the product price and start ant keeping with a complete modular setup. You can expand Set No. 15 at any time with additional arenas, nests and BlackAnt accessories, adapting the formicarium to the growth of your colony.

FAQ – Modular BlackAnt – Set No. 15