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Ant Keeping Gear You ACTUALLY Need And What’s a Total Waste of Money

If you’re starting ant keeping, it can feel weirdly overwhelming. There are nests, outworlds, hydration towers, test tubes, tubes for the tubes, and gear that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi lab. But here’s the truth: most beginners buy way more than they ever need. In today’s video I’m breaking down the real ant keeping starter gear — the stuff that actually matters — and the equipment that’s mostly a waste of money in the early stages. This is a friendly, beginner-focused guide based on the mistakes I’ve made, what experienced keepers recommend, and what your ants genuinely need to thrive. We’ll cover: • The best and safest test tube setup for founding queens • When you actually need a nest (hint: much later than you think) • Outworlds — tiny or big? The truth about sizes • Hydration, ventilation, and when gear becomes overkill • The equipment shops want to sell you vs what ants really benefit from • How to save money as a new ant keeper • The biggest beginner gear mistakes (and how to avoid them) Whether you're starting with Lasius niger, flavus, Messor barbarus, or any UK beginner species, this video will help you make the right choices without overspending. If you love ants, beginner tips, or want to grow a colony from a single queen, you’re in the perfect place. Welcome to Antastic Tom — let’s make ant keeping fun, simple, and… well… Antastic. 🐜 My other beginner videos: • Y Popeth Nest Review —    • Is This The Ant Nest That Finally Ends The...   ... • Where should your ants sleep this winter –    • Where Should Your Ants Sleep This Winter? ...   💬 Drop a comment: What gear did you buy that turned out to be pointless? 👇 Chapters: 00:00 – Why Beginners Waste Money 00:37 – The ONLY Gear You Actually Need 0:45 – Why Test Tubes Are Perfect for Queens 01:09 – Mistake #1: Buying a Full Formicarium 01:33 – Mistake #2: Giant Outworlds 01:49 – Mistake #3: Gel Farms, Sand Setups & Décor 02:02 – Mistake #4: Buying Everything Upfront 02:13 – Mistake #5: Overheating New Colonies 05:40 – What You SHOULD Buy (When You’re Ready) 02:29 – Small Outworlds (When to Add Them) 02:38 – Small Modular Nests (When to Upgrade) 02:52 – Tubing, Connectors & Escape Protection 03:09 – Feeding Stations (And Why They Matter) 03:14 – UK-Specific Advice for Beginners 03:38 – The REAL Ant Keeping Starter Kit 03:43 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement 03:54 – Let’s Make It Antastic!