Antkeeping Starter Pack Mini
The perfect beginner-friendly setup in a compact format
This streamlined starter pack includes everything you need to begin your antkeeping journey—now in a smaller, more space-efficient format. With our Outworld Mini, this bundle is ideal for those starting with a small colony or limited space, while still offering the same quality and expandability.
Includes:
- Nest Formicarium (choose your size)
- Outworld Mini for exploration
- Liquid Feeder (Micro, 1 ml)
- Red lid add-on is optional (recommended)
Bonus GIFT with your order: our PDF guide "My First Ant Colony"
Get all you need in one pack and create a fascinating miniature world for your ants!
Always 30 days return guarantee
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Why AntKeepers?
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We are based in Stockholm, Sweden, but ship internationally. See your shipping time below*.
Sweden: 1-3 business days
Great Britain: 4-5 business days
USA: 5-7 business days
Denmark, Finland, Norway: 2-5 business days
Germany: 3-5 business days
EU: 3-5 business days
Australia/New Zealand: 8-9 business days
Other International: 3-8 business days
*Please remember that delays in customs may increase the shipping time, depending on your country regulations/custom handling.
Shipping provider
We use the Nordic logistic partner PostNord for all of our orders.
Returns
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
Read more here: Return policy
Returns
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Nest should I choose?
Choosing the right Nest depends on the size of your ant colony. The Small Nest is ideal for starter colonies with 1-30 ants, depending on the species. The Medium Nest is better suited for colonies that need more space, typically ranging from 30-150 ants. The Large Nest is designed for larger colonies with 150+ workers. Keep in mind that different ant species have varying space requirements due to their size. As your colony grows, you can easily expand their habitat by adding another Nest module.
Do you sell ants?
No, we do not sell ants. However, there are many reputable ant stores where you can purchase ants, or you can try to find ants in nature if it is permissible in your area. Always make sure to follow local laws and regulations, and treat all natural habitats and insects with respect.
Where do you ship your formicaria, and what are the shipping times?
We ship our formicaria internationally. Shipping times vary depending on your location. For orders within Sweden, delivery usually takes 1-3 days. For other European countries and the US, please allow a few extra days for delivery. We strive to pick and pack orders as quickly as possible to ensure timely shipping.
Do I need anything else besides the Nest?
Yes, in addition to the Nest, you will need an outworld where the ants can forage. We also recommend a liquid feeder, particularly for providing sugar water, which is essential for the health of your ant colony.
What ant species does this formicarium work for?
The Nest Formicarium is suitable for almost all ant species commonly kept by ant enthusiasts. The only exceptions are certain exotic species, such as weaver ants, which require a very high level of humidity that this formicarium may not be able to provide.
Can I return my products?
Yes, you can return your products. For more details, please refer to our returns policy.
Are the products suitable for kids?
Yes, our products are suitable for kids, but adult supervision is always recommended. Please be aware that the Nest Formicarium contains small parts that could pose a choking hazard to young children.
There is nothing as beautiful as Nest on the market today. All sizes are delicately designed to resemble natural ant nests. Our vision is for you to take these and then create your amazing miniature world from it, by combining the sizes to your liking together with our Outworld.
Nest is a design project years in the making, and we can finally say that thousands of ants have found their home here.
Nest and a majority of our other products are designed and produced in Stockholm, Sweden. We are happy to see the products spread across the globe. Maybe you have a colony living in them you want to share with our community?
We've gathered the measurements of all Nest sizes here for you. When buying a Nest you do not have to buy any extra Antgates, unless you have very specific connection needs. For normal usage, they are all included. The same goes for the sponges.
Nest Small dimensions:
Length: 6,4cm / 2.5"
Width: 3,4cm / 1.33"
Height: 1,8cm / 0.7"
Nest Medium dimensions:
Length: 6,4cm / 2.5"
Width: 6,4cm / 2.5"
Height: 1,8cm / 0.7"
Nest Large dimensions:
Length: 10,5cm / 4.13"
Width: 10,4cm / 4.1"
Height: 1,8cm / 0.7"
All three sizes of Nest work seamlessly together. They form a perfect shell-like shape when they are all assembled, but they can be arranged however you like. You can build your own version and create something unique.
Nest formicaria are built to be connected directly to our Outworld. But you can also connect to other brand's outworlds with vinyl tubing. Just attach the tubing to our "Antgate Tube" product and then connect the pieces.
The modular design and especially the clog wheels make those nests and outworlds unique.
I am using the outworld mini together with the small nest and a watering hub for my Camponotus Herculeanus (15 Workers currently)
It is absolutely enough space for them and next year when the colony grows I can simply add any other product and it all fits together
I will definitely buy all my future nests from here
Recommend 110%
Thank you, Stefan, for your enthusiastic review! I'm delighted to hear that the Outworld Mini and our modular design meet your expectations. We look forward to serving your future needs and supporting your colony's growth. Your recommendation means a lot, and I also want to give a big praise to the beautiful world you're building for the colony. Everything in the images looks great!! /Linus
Great quality products and brilliant customer service but outworld was missing. Linus put my mind at ease that it was on way. Looking forward to expanding my setup with you guys as it grows.
The ant farm is nice, but it is very small, and more than 70 € for this delivery is an incredible grift. 4 stars for the Minimundo, 0 Stars for the price! In the end it is just a handfull of plastic!
Good stuff as a new ant keeper. Unfortunately I wasn't able to add more to an allready given order, so I had to pay two times for shipping.
Well shipped and outstanding quality
Bra produkt som håller myrorna på plats, väldigt uppskattad och kommer handla mer vartefter kolonin växer.
I love all of the Antkeepers things!!!!
I’m really impressed with the Outworld Mini.
The setup was straightforward, the quality is excellent, and it arrived in perfect condition.
What I like most is how compact it is while still being very functional and well designed. You can tell a lot of thought went into the details.
Shipping was fast, packaging was secure, and the whole buying experience with AntKeepers was smooth from start to finish.
Definitely recommended for anyone interested in ants or looking for a high-quality mini setup.
I'm very satisfied with this, it is an upgrade to a tiny outworld i had previously for my Camponotus herculeanus colony. This one has the added benefit of fitting liquid feeders in it!
My colony was struggling on flies as diet but when I added crickets they really started to grow.
Its small and overpriced
Great for staring a colony.
Quick delivery, excellent quality. We love it and will definitely be back for more!
Everything arrived nicely and compact, and the nest feels high quality. The water part of the nest is especially useful. The outworld, despite being the smallest one, is actually a good size for a founding colony. I'm currently in the process of moving my queen and workers into the new nest.
Great products and quality and fits right in with other products
Very pleased with the nest and outworld, good quality and fast delivery!
It’s been great so far for a new founding queen I I have and I plan to buy even more nests for my colonies I’m getting very
All the items are top and the guy are honest and fast in the answers
The product is very well put together and a great size for founding and small colonies. Overall very good
My package arrived quickly and efficiently with no issues. It’s really well made and slots together brilliantly with other products! My only issue is waiting for my colony to get big enough now to transfer!
I’ve let all my ant keeping friends know about all your products top notch equipment
Outworld Mini
This company is absolutely amazing! Not only is the product great quality; their customer service is outstanding! We’ll definitely be purchasing all of our ant supplies from ya’ll in the future! We’ve recently gotten our nephews into ants and they’re getting the point where they’ll be needing an antkeepers set up of their own! Thank you, Antkeepers!
I bought this for my 11 year old son who has become super interested in ants and ant farms etc. We tried a few cheaper options on Amazon etc. and the quality was pretty poor. Glad we invested in this as you can tell the detail and quality is really top notch. My son was super happy and excited and I hope he will get enjoyment out of it for years to come. Thanks!
Bra och lättanvänd produkt som myrorna verkar tycka om.
Very well designed and stylish
I transferred my componotus to the outworld set up she and her nanitics picked a chamber for the pupaes were she tends them and her brood love to forage great simple set ip
Works well and the pavement ants like it.
It's very nice the perfect size, pricing is good, looks good and well made. We have several pieces and we would highly recommend.
I love these products, they’re sleek, aesthetic, and genuinely amazing. AntsKeepers.com4Ever
Thank you very much, Björn! Happy to hear that! /Linus
