Description
Bamboo tubes are one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to house your ants. Think of them as a smarter, reusable version of the classic test tube — instead of tossing out a moldy tube and moving your colony, you just top up the water and keep going. They’re a perfect home for growing colonies.
What makes bamboo tubes special is control over humidity. Water is stored in a sand-filled reservoir and refilled through the spout as needed, so you decide how wet or dry the nest gets — letting you match the conditions each species prefers. Dry-loving ants like Camponotus (carpenter ants) and Myrmecocystus (honeypot ants) do best on the drier side: wait until the sand-filled reservoir is almost dry, then add just a little water. A good rule of thumb is to watch the glass — if condensation starts building up, you’ve added too much.
These nests suit almost any species, but a few really thrive in them. Harvester ants are a fantastic match. Big-headed ants technically prefer it drier, but they also do great in a wetter nest — just avoid seeds that sprout easily (like chia) and stick to drop-seed, bluegrass, and dandelion to keep things clean.
Available sizes: 16 × 150 mm, 20 × 200 mm, 25 × 200 mm, 30 × 200 mm.
Todd (verified owner) –
My son became interested in ants, and I let him do his own research. That’s how he discovered AntGear. He ordered a queen and a test tube habitat. After the initial purchase, I contacted Cindy, and she guided me toward some additional test tube and outworld upgrades. The test tube and outworld habitats are high quality, and that quality is matched by her phenomenal customer service and communication. We’ll be ordering more from her as the colony grows.
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