The Mini Hearth formicarium is made for starting queen ants and ant colonies. If you are getting into ant keeping as a hobby, or if you have recently purchased your first queen ant or colony, this formicarium will help you reach you goals of a thriving pet ant colony. ***Ready for Immediate Shipping, this Mini Hearth comes as shown in the photo accompanying this product.*** ***For more information on the Mini Hearth Type III, click the following (link)*** Nestmate - this Mini Hearth ($5 value) comes with a nestmate (See photo). Museum Glass optional Included with this purchase is a syringe for hydration, Mini Hearth PDF guide (upon email request), nestmate and stoppers, lid, and magnetic glass panel. The New Modular Mini Hearth Features Are Covered In The Following Video: Nestmate video: (Watch the first few minutes on how to fill a nestmate)