Majora Model 1 3rd Gen. Fourmiculture®

Description

Exclusive new generation: Majora Model 1 (white)!

Completely redesigned technology:

– Patented multi-zone reservoir humidification,
– Several weeks of autonomy,
– Easy to repair and disassemble,
– New satin finish + diamond-like polished edges,
– Connection system via hatches,
– Larger feeding areas,
– Reinforced bolting

The Majora Model 1 Artificial Ant Farm allows you to successfully raise ants directly with a large colony or to raise a small one to its near-maximum size without changing habitat over the years, regardless of its species from 3 to 16mm long.

A mineral layer is molded into the bottom of the chambers for effective humidity management. This provides a natural substrate for the ants and a healthy bacterial balance. The ant farm remains healthy over the long term, and the ants thrive. The stone-based material used is ultra-smooth, absorbent, and durable.

With its sleek design and large transparent surface, it is ideal when showcasing ants is desired, at home or for public display.

 

Fourmiculturedesign and quality.

Our goal is to combine the well-being of the ants with the enjoyment of the keeper, as one cannot exist without the other. Therefore, our research has been pushed to the limit regarding the materials to be used and the technologies to be implemented.

Each Majora Model 1 represents a long machining process and concentrates all our experience to ensure its bacteriological balance and durability, while respecting the needs of the ants.

We equipped it with a thermometer with a dedicated probe compartment, mineral substrate at the bottom of the chambers, numerous water reservoirs for efficient management (three-week autonomy), two integrated feeding areas (optional: non-stick coating with near-permanent effectiveness), four connecting holes, and other details ensuring its reliability. We can therefore be proud of every Majora when it leaves our workshop.

 

Its style and quality allow it to blend seamlessly into the user's home. Its elongated proportions facilitate observation and placement of the ant farm on a piece of furniture, as well as the possible addition of an observation area. It is lightweight for its size, durable, and robustly constructed.

Majora Model 2 ant farm presented by Yves Lahiani, veterinarian on France 2:

Unconstrained development for a future megacity.

Visually, Majora's Mask offers an extraordinary spectacle, allowing viewers to follow the ceaseless activity of an ant colony and its queen. The larger the colony, the greater the activity and the more varied the behaviors. Species like Messor can develop the largest majors ("soldiers"), and most species will be able to create new queens once the population is sufficient.

All the activity of the colony, usually invisible in the underground chambers, is revealed through the perfectly transparent glass and its secret organization takes place freely: food management, egg-laying, brood care… The height of approximately 1cm is suitable for the largest species as well as the smallest.

The Majora's numerous chambers are cut from food-grade Plexiglas and designed according to a pattern inspired by natural ant nests. Their generous dimensions allow a very large colony to thrive. It is also possible to house a small colony so that it can develop for a long time without having to move it to a larger habitat over the years. Two main corridors supply the chambers with worker ants, making the best use of space while maximizing ant activity

Patented humidification system for perfect conditions.
A key element of a well-designed Artificial Ant Farm, the Majora's humidification system consists of a revolutionary humidifier. We developed it and patented it with the INPI (French National Institute of Industrial Property).

Adjustable to 10 levels, you can modulate the humidity according to the size of the colony and its needs (low for Messor, medium for Lasius). For small colonies, humidifying only one side is sufficient.
Making the ant farm habitable is simple:
1/ Fill one of the provided transparent reservoirs,
2/ Place it under one of the wicks in the ant farm for absorption.
3/ The mineral substrate in the chambers becomes humid in less than 1 hour.

The humidity level is easy to monitor thanks to the dark tint of the wet rooms and the water level in the tanks.

Battery life: 3 weeks or more.

Two integrated feeding areas and proven technology.

To feed your ants and observe their behavior outside the chambers, the Majora Ant Farm is equipped with two triangular feeding areas made from a single piece of aluminum. These are accessible via a laser-cut, ventilated lid. Each feeding area features a unique, handcrafted design inspired by nature.

An access ramp allows the ants to move from the chambers to the feeding areas to collect food and remove waste. It is possible to alternate between the two feeding areas, compare the attractiveness of two food sources, clean one while the other remains operational, etc.

Their high walls have the advantage of preventing ants from climbing, even without the lid, thanks to two technologies we offer:

1/ Standard: A talc coating is applied before shipping. It can last a few weeks or months depending on the size of the colony and is easily reapplied with a brush.
2/ Optional: The application of glass strips to the walls, hand-cut with extreme precision. These strips receive a non-stick coating with near-permanent effectiveness. This is probably the smoothest coating ever created in the industry. However, it is sensitive to moisture and dirt. Installation may take a few days.

Seeking to offer a third solution for expanding the ants' outdoor environment and facilitating their rearing, we developed external feeding areas called Observation Spaces. These spaces are connected by a tube and allow for new observations. Our non-stick treatment is applied under the protection of an elevated frame for maximum effectiveness.

4 connecting holes for expanded possibilities.

The modular Majora ant farm can be connected to another farm once the first is fully colonized, although ants naturally adapt to the available space. Numerous possibilities exist for expanding your setup, such as connecting an Observation Area, without competing with the other connection points. These are located two at the front and two on the sides, using a trapdoor system developed by Fourmiculture.
Built to last.

The Majora Model 1 is easy to disassemble as it's simply bolted together. Its feeding areas are easily accessible for cleaning and even replaceable. We offer spare parts (lid, chambers, glass) and a refurbishment service at a competitive price if you wish to restore it to its former glory after a few years.

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Try it for 30 days in real-world conditions. If you're not convinced by its qualities, return it at our expense and we'll refund you 100%!
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Innovations:

Chambers and galleries with molded stone floors ensure the comfort and development of the ants; the extreme resistance of the coating guarantees maximum lifespan

Feeding area with non-stick treatment

High-performance humidifier with a battery life of up to 3 weeks, or even more.

Decorated and ventilated feeding areas with an easily removable perforated lid

4 connection holes for modularity, installation of your ants or insertion of a thermometer probe for precise measurement.

Removable and washable, replaceable glass,

The layout of the chambers is inspired by natural anthills in order to improve the comfort of the ants and the use of space

 

Dimensions of the Majora Ant Farm Model 1

25x60cm, i.e. an area of ​​1500cm², which allows for the accommodation of several tens of thousands of workers depending on the species.

Chamber height: Up to 1cm, suitable even for the largest species.

4 x 9mm connecting holes.

Materials:

Laser-cut Plexiglas® window, clearer than glass and guaranteed for 30 years against yellowing

Galleries in satin-finish Plexiglas® 6H07 DC and mineral flooring

White bioplastic background