Ant farm that lets you observe ant behavior without disturbing the colony. Designed to provide a self-sustaining environment where ants continue their normal routines while you watch them dig and build tunnels. Key benefits Observe natural ant behavior: Watch ants dig intricate tunnels and maintain their colony without interrupting daily activities. Low-impact setup: Designed to minimize disturbance so the colony can remain self-sustaining. Easy to install and maintain: Includes a moisture sponge and clear nesting area; simple cleaning and placement steps get the colony settled quickly. Versatile use: Compatible with live ants delivered in a bottle or collected locally and placed into the activity area. Product attributes Function: Transparent ant nest and activity area for observation and habitat. Compatibility: Works with live ants (can pour ants from the bottle into the activity area or encourage them into the nest). Included elements: Ant nest with protective film and a moisture sponge (remove protective film before use). Performance: Allows long-term observation while preserving the ants’ routine and encouraging natural tunnel-building behavior. Quick setup (follow these steps) 1. Remove the protective film from the ant nest. 2. Rinse the ant nest and the moisture sponge with clean water before installation. 3. Place the nest in a location with a strong desk lamp or torch positioned over the feeding area. Make sure the feeding area is free of objects. Leave the light on and wait about one day for ants to enter the nest. 4. Alternative method: Pour the ants directly from their bottle into the activity area, then use tweezers to remove fallen leaves, straw, or other debris. Practical use scenarios Classroom science: Demonstrate social insect behavior and tunnel formation in a classroom or lab setting. Home learning and hobbies: Observe ant behavior as an educational pastime for children and adults. Office or study display: A low-maintenance, live display that invites curiosity without requiring constant handling. Care and maintenance tips Clean the nest and moisture sponge only with clean water; avoid chemicals or soaps that could harm ants. Keep the feeding area clear of foreign objects when using light to encourage ants into the nest. Use tweezers to remove debris from the activity area to avoid stressing the colony. This ant farm provides a practical, low-impact way to observe ant colonies and their tunnel-building activity while maintaining the ants’ normal routines.