Mini Labyrinth

Years of design refinement have gone into the Mini Labyrinth, creating one of Tar Heel Ants’ most successful and thoughtfully engineered formicaria. Designed to deliver an exceptional viewing experience, its carefully crafted nesting chambers provide a fascinating window into the daily lives and development of an ant colony. Each nest incorporates a minimum of three hydration points, offering versatile hydration options tailored to the colony’s needs. Its lightweight, compact design makes it an ideal desktop ant farm, combining practical colony care with an engaging, unobstructed view of your ants. The Mini Labyrinth brings together years of experience, proven design, and a passion for ant keeping in a formicarium built for both observation and everyday use.

***If you are looking for a Mini Labyrinth formicarium (or Labyrinth formicarium) and need something fast  (click here) to browse Ready-To-Ship formicaria from Tar Heel Ants.  Please read below for times to complete orders from this page.

 This formicarium is a 4x6 inch (100mm x 150mm) hand-molded nest crafted using our proprietary method of sand-coating chambers which magnetically attaches to a 8x4x4 inch (200mm x 100mm x 100mm) foraging area.

(For different sizes and custom designs using the Labyrinth concept contact us at tarheelants@gmail.com)

Features:

• Type III material

• 4x6" Sand-coated nest

• 8"x4"x4" Foraging Area

• Optional Color for nest panels

• Optional Decor Styles

• Stainless steel micro mesh vents

• 1/2", 3/8", or 1/4" connection between nest and foraging area

• Nest and foraging area held together by 8 powerful magnets

• Removable glass for easy maintenance

• Museum Glass or Standard Glass available

• Removable vent optional for facilitated feeding and cleaning

• Large Water Tower (Screen covered apparatus inside habitat for humidity)

This formicarium is recommended for small to medium-sized colonies.  The nest block is made of a very hard material similar in functionality to concrete or plaster but much more amiable to your ants living conditions.  This is a Type III Nest.  The nest is 100% mold resistant but (like anything) mold can grow from decaying organic material such as dead insects and other trash from feeding.  We always recommend using feeding dishes when feeding your ant colonies in all habitats!

For more information on our ant keeping advice and recommendations please visit our blog area "Ant Home" (link is on the home page of this website).

Visit our YouTube channel for a wide selection of ant-related videos.

Watch the following YouTube playlist for more information on Tar Heel Ants formicarium options:

Here are some links to the individual options videos: 

Interior Nest Colors 

Exterior Nest Colors

Nestmates

Décor Style

***The construction of the Mini Labyrinth from scratch (when you choose your own decor and color) may take up to 3-4 weeks to complete and ship.  These times will be less or more depending on the time of year.  Peak seasons are summer and again November and December.***