It's finally here: the Mini Outworld V2! Designed by Daniel Onneweer and built on the foundation of the original Mini Outworld, the V2 combines a compact footprint with improved flexibility, easier expansion, and a range of new design features.

Whether you're starting your first colony or managing multiple colonies, the Mini Outworld V2 provides an easy way to move beyond keeping ants in a standalone test tube while still allowing the colony to remain inside its familiar founding tube.

The test tube connections on the Mini Outworld V2 are specifically designed for the Esthetic Ants 16 x 150 mm plastic test tubes. Other 16 mm test tubes, including many glass test tubes, may have slightly different outside diameters and are not guaranteed to fit, even when advertised as the same nominal size. For guaranteed compatibility, use our Esthetic Ants 16 x 150 mm Plastic Test Tubes. If you want to use a different brand or type of test tube, you will need to modify the connection yourself or use a suitable external adapter. Compatibility with third-party test tubes cannot be guaranteed.

The V2 features four test tube slots, giving you plenty of flexibility as your colony develops. Use one tube for a small colony, add additional tubes for water or nesting space, or change the configuration as the colony grows. Unused connections can simply be closed using the included close connectors.

Need more space? The Mini Outworld V2 includes a connection compatible with 10 mm tubing, allowing you to connect an additional nest, outworld, or other compatible Esthetic Ants product. Multiple Mini Outworld V2 units can also be connected side by side using our optional double connectors, sold separately, giving you even more possibilities for creating modular setups or managing multiple connected spaces.

The removable lid provides convenient access to the entire outworld for feeding and cleaning. It also makes applying an anti-escape barrier such as Fluon quick and easy. The Mini Outworld V2 arrives fully preassembled, so there is no assembly, protective film, or preparation required. Simply configure the connections you need, insert your compatible test tube, and you're ready to go.

In the box you'll find:

• 1 x Mini Outworld V2 Base
• 3 x Test Tube Connectors
• 3 x Close Connectors
• 1 x Tubing Connector

Please note: test tubes are not included. The integrated test tube connections are designed specifically for Esthetic Ants 16 x 150 mm plastic test tubes. Third-party plastic or glass test tubes may not fit without modification or an external adapter.

Compact, modular, and easy to use, the Mini Outworld V2 gives a founding colony room to forage while keeping the flexibility of a test tube setup.

Key features

• Compact, modular outworld built on the original Mini Outworld design
• Four test tube slots for flexible configurations
• Designed for Esthetic Ants 16 x 150 mm plastic test tubes
• Expandable via 10 mm tubing
• Connect multiple units side by side with optional double connectors
• Removable lid for easy feeding, cleaning, and Fluon application
• Fully preassembled, no tools required
• Test tubes not included