HexNest New Queen Foundry

HexNest Foundry – The Perfect Starting Home for Your Queen and Her Colony

Introducing the HexNest Foundry, a patent-pending formicarium designed specifically for new ant queens and their colonies. Whether you're starting your ant-keeping journey or looking to upgrade your setup, the HexNest Foundry is the ideal solution to give your colony the best start.

With strategically placed ventilation and hydration chambers, the HexNest Foundry creates an environment that supports healthy growth for your queen and her workers. The mini outworld chamber provides easy access to food, water, sugars, and makes cleaning a breeze.

This modular foundation is fully compatible with other HexNest modules, including the HexNest Branch and Cystformicariums, allowing you to easily expand as your colony grows. Whether you're caring for small species or larger ants, the Foundry is designed to meet the needs of most ant species.

Why Choose HexNest Foundry?

• Tailored for New Queens: The HexNest Foundry is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of newly founded colonies. From ventilation to hydration, every feature has been carefully considered to ensure a comfortable, stress-free environment for your queen to thrive.

• Seamless Expansion: The HexNest Foundry integrates easily with other HexNest formicariums, allowing you to grow your colony without limitations. Whether adding a HexNest Branch, Cyst module, or connecting to Outworlds, your setup can expand as your colony flourishes.

• Convenient Access: The mini outworld chamber with a convenient door makes feeding, watering, and cleaning hassle-free. Easily access food, water, and sugars without disturbing the colony’s delicate balance.

Customization Options for Your Colony’s Needs

The HexNest Foundry comes with several customizable features to suit your colony’s specific needs and preferences:

• Substrate/No Substrate:

  • Substrate: The Foundry can come with a fine sand substrate, creating a more natural surface for your queen and her workers. This also helps with humidity distribution, promoting a healthier environment.
  • No Substrate: For a minimalist approach, choose the no-substrate option. Perfect for keepers who prefer a clean, easy-to-maintain setup.

• Clear/Red Top:

  • Clear Top: For those who love to observe their colony’s progress, the clear top allows you to get an up-close view of your ants in action. Perfect for photography and videos, it lets you see exactly how your queen and workers are thriving.
  • Red Top: If you want to create a more secure environment for your colony, choose the red top. Red light is invisible to ants, making them feel secure and undisturbed. You can still monitor their activity without them seeing you.

• Vented/Non-Vented:

  • Vented Option: Some species of ants prefer airflow within their nest. The vented version includes small slits for improved ventilation while keeping the environment comfortable.
  • Non-Vented Option: For small species or those that require more humidity control, the unvented optionprovides a sealed environment with no air gaps, ideal for species that prefer a more contained atmosphere.

Give Your Queen the Perfect Start with HexNest Foundry

The HexNest Foundry is the perfect home for your new queen and her workers, offering an innovative design and customizable options to meet the unique needs of your colony. With easy expansion, optimal ventilation, and a modular system, the HexNest Foundry will support your colony every step of the way as it grows.

Ready to take your ant-keeping experience to the next level? Order your HexNest Foundry today and watch your colony thrive!

What's Included in Your Kit?

The HexNest Foundry kit includes everything you need to start your colony’s journey:

• Fully Assembled HexNest Foundry – Ready to use right out of the box.
• Extra Interface Connector – In case of any breakages, this ensures you’re always prepared.
• Test Tube Adapter – Connect your queen’s founding test tube for easy transfer.
• Tube Adapter – For seamless connection to non-HexNest formicariums.
• Blocker Adapter (Vented/Unvented) – Securely seal off unused ports with this versatile adapter.
• Interconnect Adapter – Easily link your HexNest Foundry to other HexNest formicariums as your colony grows.
• Hydration Bottle – Refill the hydration chamber to maintain ideal humidity levels for your colony.

Product Dimensions:

• Height: 18mm (0.7 inches) from table top to top of the Foundry
• Side Length: 30mm (1.18 inches) per side
• Corner to Corner Width: 60mm (2.36 inches)
• Side to Side Width: ~52mm (2.04 inches)
• Internal Height: 9mm (0.35 inches)

Please Note:

• Live Ants and Queens are not included with this product.
• Made in the USA – Crafted with care for ant keepers around the world.