Next Step Medium 100 – Ant Nest Formicarium

Next Step Medium 100 – The Next Stage of Your Ant Kingdom

It’s time for the next step. As your colony thrives and grows, so does its need for space. If your ants have outgrown their starter setup, the Next Step Medium 100 is the perfect solution. Designed to double the living area while remaining fully compatible with the Small 50 series, this nest ensures a stress-free expansion for both you and your ants.

Why Choose the Next Step Medium 100?

• Expanded Living Area: Featuring a significantly larger footprint than the Small 50, this model provides double the chamber space, making it ideal for colonies that are rapidly outgrowing their starter nests.
• Advanced Gallery Design: The intricate network of tunnels and chambers is optimized for larger populations, allowing for better brood organization and waste management within the nest.
• Built to Last: Just like its smaller predecessor, it uses M2 brass threaded inserts. This ensures that even with the larger size, the structure remains rock-solid and can be disassembled for cleaning without any wear on the screw holes.
• Dual-Zone Hydration Ready: The increased size allows for a more complex humidity gradient, giving your ants the freedom to choose the perfect microclimate for different stages of brood development.
• The Heart of Your Ecosystem: Fully compatible with the Next Step Small 50 and my modular arena systems. You can use it as a standalone nest or connect it to your existing setup to create a massive, multi-part ant empire.

For the best results, I recommend using the provided print profiles, which are fully optimized for Bambu Lab printers.

• Materials Used:
  • Body & Frame: PLA Marble (to achieve a natural stone aesthetic).
  • Tunnels: PLA Wood (its porous texture provides excellent grip for the ants and is ideal for brood placement).

Compatibility Note: All ports use the same standard threading and spacing as the Small 50 model. You can connect them using my standard 10mm/12mm connectors.

Enjoy!