{"title":"Substrates","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl \u003cstrong\u003esustrato\u003c\/strong\u003e va en la zona de forrajeo, no dentro del nido: es donde las hormigas excavan un poco, tiran los restos y se mueven como lo harían fuera del hormiguero. También ayuda a regular la humedad ambiental del módulo. En AntMaster tienes cuatro, todos naturales: \u003cstrong\u003efibra de coco\u003c\/strong\u003e (2,99 €) y \u003cstrong\u003eturba\u003c\/strong\u003e (2,99 €), que retienen humedad y van bien con especies tropicales o de ambiente húmedo; \u003cstrong\u003earena natural con arcilla\u003c\/strong\u003e (2,99 €), más parecida al suelo mediterráneo y adecuada para especies de zonas secas como \u003cem\u003eMessor\u003c\/em\u003e; y \u003cstrong\u003eroca volcánica\u003c\/strong\u003e (3,99 €), que sirve como decoración y como refugio sin apelmazarse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e¿Puedo poner sustrato dentro del nido?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo es recomendable en los módulos con yeso ni en los 3D: el relieve y el sistema de humedad ya están diseñados para funcionar sin nada añadido, y el sustrato dentro dificulta la observación y la limpieza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e¿Cada cuánto se cambia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuando se ensucia o coge olor, normalmente cada varios meses. Se retira el forrajeo, se vacía y se repone; el nido no se toca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e¿Cuál elijo para mi especie?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSi tu colonia necesita humedad alta, fibra de coco o turba. Si es una especie de ambiente seco, arena con arcilla. Los \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/forrajeos\"\u003eforrajeos Tropical\u003c\/a\u003e ya vienen con sustrato incluido.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eÚltima actualización: 20 de septiembre de 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roca-volcanica","title":"Volcanic Rock","description":"\u003ch3\u003eVolcanic Rock: substrate for ant nests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolcanic Rock adds texture, a natural look, and practical use in nests or foraging areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd it gradually to keep the setup easy to clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives the setup a more natural finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for creating texture, shelter, or exploration areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a moderate layer and leave areas that are easy to clean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antmaster","offers":[{"title":"1.76 oz","offer_id":50404979376392,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5 oz","offer_id":50404979409160,"sku":null,"price":5.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 oz","offer_id":50404979441928,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/3910\/0680\/files\/IMAGE-EDIT_211650a5-5bdd-4268-be5e-547fa84a9158.png?v=1746899620"},{"product_id":"fibra-de-coco-sustrato-natural","title":"Coconut Fiber - Natural Substrate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Coconut Fiber: light texture for naturalistic setups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural, lightweight and versatile substrate, ideal for giving a more organic finish to foraging areas, ant enclosures and mini terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fibrous texture adds volume, improves the look of the setup and allows you to create exploration, shelter or decoration zones without compacting as much as other finer substrates. It's especially useful in tropical or humid setups, as it helps maintain a natural, more aerated environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used alone or mixed with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/turba-sustrato-natural\"\u003epeat\u003c\/a\u003e, sand or cork to adapt the setup to each species' needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural coconut fiber\u003cbr\u003eLight, fibrous and airy texture\u003cbr\u003eAdds volume and a natural look\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for foraging areas, terrariums and tropical modules\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with peat, sand, cork and moss\u003cbr\u003eEasy to place and adapt to the setup\u003cbr\u003eReady to use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use coconut fiber in your foraging area\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a moderate layer and always leave clear areas to make cleaning, observation and colony maintenance easier. For shelters and decoration, combine it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tubo-de-corcho-natural\"\u003ecork tube\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/placa-de-corcho-natural\"\u003ecork panel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tropical foraging areas \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/forrajeo-m-tropical\"\u003eM\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/forrajeo-l-tropical\"\u003eL\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/forrajeo-xl-tropical\"\u003eXL\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/forrajeo-xxl-tropical\"\u003eXXL\u003c\/a\u003e can be ordered with coconut fiber as the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antmaster","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":56991871828232,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":56991871861000,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":56991871893768,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":56991871926536,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":56991871959304,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/3910\/0680\/files\/fibra-de-coco-sustrato-natural-01.png?v=1787318992"},{"product_id":"turba-sustrato-natural","title":"Peat - Natural Substrate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Peat: stable moisture for tropical setups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, dark and highly absorbent substrate, ideal for recreating humid, natural and stable environments in foraging areas, terrariums and tropical modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts high retention capacity keeps moisture for longer, releasing it gradually and helping to create a more constant microclimate. Its fine, compact texture provides a uniform, clean surface that's easy to combine with humidity systems, cork, moss or coconut fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially recommended for species that need humid environments or naturalistic setups where a more realistic and controlled look is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected natural peat\u003cbr\u003eHigh moisture retention\u003cbr\u003eGradual moisture release\u003cbr\u003eFine, dark and compact texture\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for tropical foraging areas and mini terrariums\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with coconut fiber, sand, cork and moss\u003cbr\u003eReady to use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore buying:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't oversaturate to avoid extreme compaction. 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