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Deciding Which Ant Farm to Buy
There are many varieties of ant farms out there. Decide which ant farm would be best for you. The basic ant farm consists of sand enclosed between two flat panels of plastic in a frame. This variety of ant farm is usually cheap (most are between $10 and $20) and allows the viewer to see the ants in action. Fancier ant farms offer a more three-dimensional approach, consisting of a thicker area for the ants. This way, the ants have more room to create their tunnels. Ant farms are also available in gel form, where instead of sand and dirt, there is clear gel. The ants treat the gel as they would dirt, and the gel contains nutrients and anti-fungals that are important to the ants' health.
Stores Selling Ant Farms
Your best bet for finding an ant farm in a store is a toy store or novelty shop. Different varieties of ant farms are likely to be available at different stores. Major chain stores carry ant farms for sale, often at significantly lower prices than at local stores. If you cannot find the ant farm you want in the store, look for it on the store's website.
On-line Sources for Ant Farms
If you want a greater variety in ant farm types, search for ant farms at online sites such as amazon.com. On such sites, several variations on the basic ant farm are available. These vary in price from less than $10 to more than $30. You can buy ant farms of the classic style, with sand or dirt between plastic windows. Alternatively, there are ant farms of different shapes and ant farms that use more unusual materials such as gels. Supplies for the ant farms, such as replacement ants, lighting for the ant farm and food for the ants can also be purchased from online retailers.
In addition to general retailers such as Amazon, there are also sites that specialize in ants and ant farms. Such sites often have a great deal more information on the details of a successful ant farm. Sites such as Ant Farm Central and Ant Stuff also include product comparisons and fun facts about ant farms.