The test tube setup is the proven way to raise a founding queen. Here is everything you need to know about water, cotton, tube size, timing, and the mistakes most beginners make.

A terrarium gives your ant colony a naturalistic home that mirrors the wild. Here is everything you need to know to set one up properly.

Springtails are one of the most practical additions to a naturalistic ant setup. Small, invisible, and constantly working — here is what they actually do.

Not all 3D printed ant nests are made the same. Here is what separates a good design from a poor one, and why it matters for your colony.

3D printing your own ant nest sounds like a fun project, but there is more to it than most guides let on. Here is what to consider before diving in.