ANTASTIC TOM / THE SHOP

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Modular nests, outworlds, feeding equipment and useful accessories. Start with what your ants need today, then expand when they're ready.

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01 Founding Queen Keep things simple while your queen establishes. Start here ↗ 02 First Workers Understand feeding and safe expansion without rushing into a large nest. Read the guide ↗ 03 Growing Colony Find out when more nesting or foraging space becomes useful. Read the guide ↗

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Nests & Formicariums

Compact nesting spaces designed around your colony's needs.

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Need some guidance? How to choose the right nest ↗

Outworlds

Dedicated feeding and foraging space, from compact to growing colonies.

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Need some guidance? What is an outworld? ↗

Founding & Modules

Start simply and build a suitable modular setup over time.

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Need some guidance? When should ants move? ↗

Starter & Growth Kits

Practical equipment selected to grow with your colony.

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Need some guidance? Equipment you actually need ↗

Accessories & Tools

Feeding, cleaning, covers, connectors and everyday care tools.

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Need some guidance? Read the feeding guide ↗

Food & Feeding

Seed mixes and feeding supplies for the species that need them.

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Need some guidance? Read the feeding guide ↗

Live Ants & Starter Colonies

UK-only starter colonies with practical care information.

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Need some guidance? Lasius niger care guide ↗