MINORA
MINORA highlights the early chapters of a young colony.
Clear laminated glass, absorbent concrete: a design attentive to the needs of ants.
Patented humidification, dry zone and feeding zone for a natural life cycle.
Our reference model for getting started in the classroom, at home or in an exhibition.
Durable for several years and expandable via magnetic connections or flexible hoses.
Can be displayed flat or vertically (stand optional).
Delivered in a new box made of engraved wood pulp, like an archive of life.
Get ready for a fascinating experience. Add an ant colony, some suitable food, and you're all set!
Price range: €149.00 to €159.00
Description
First steps:
The optional ants are supplied in a transparent tube with a fitting: easy to connect for a hassle-free installation ritual.
Minora is 100% suitable for beginners – ideal for long-term use.
Simply follow the instructions to:
Moisten
Relate
Feed
Observe 🙂
Autonomy and lifespan:
Integrated patented water tank with a battery life of approximately one week.
Extendable up to several weeks: place Minora in a water reservoir up to the level of the notch in the glass.
Maximum lifespan of the ants: up to 28 years. Collection possible by Fourmiculture at any time (prepaid return from France and Switzerland).
Dimensions:
16cm in diameter, 2cm thick. Optimal for approximately 2 years of growth from a young colony.
Modularity:
Infinitely expandable thanks to 2 integrated fittings, using two solutions:
1/ Compatible with Magneto Pro 9 magnetic accessories (waterers, tubes, hunting areas etc).
2/ Also compatible with 9mm diameter flexible hoses.
Compatibility:
Optimal with Messor barbarus, also suitable for the majority of European and exotic species with classic needs.
It includes a wet area and a dry area, allowing ants to choose the best conditions.
Minora has been tested and approved since 2010 with Camponotus nicobarensis, Messor barbarus, Messor minor, Pheidole pallidula, Lasius niger and many other species by our ant-farming customers.
Not suitable for species longer than 16mm.
Materials:
Clear laminated glass. Enhanced protection against scratches and impacts.
One-piece structure made of Plexiglas.
Absorbent concrete in the rooms. Natural porous mineral substrate.
Finishing :
FROST: finely sandblasted for a soft, satin, frosted effect.
Included:
Nid Minora, a 10cm flexible connecting tube, a needleless syringe for filling with water.
Ants, accessories, external reservoir optional and/or sold separately.
Manufacturing:
100% European.
Designer: Yvain Samuel.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
|---|---|
| Ants (optional) | No ants, Lasius niger colony, one year old, queen + minimum 20 workers, Messor barbarus colony, one year old, queen + minimum 20 workers |
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