The Link, an AA-01 port-to-port connector
Accessories
Link
Joins any two products port to port. Pack of 3.
$7.00 / pack of 3
- $3.00 with any formicarium in your order
Pre-orders open November 24 for the December 1 launch.
We ship free next business day* *Starts 12/1.
The Link joins two AA-01 ports with no tubing. Founder-and-up nests and Frontier outworlds share standard port height. Scout V1 and V2 sit lower: use a Riser to meet those ports, or connect directly to Trailhead's low port. Two Scouts meet at their own height. A double-cone collar seats in both ports and a 5/16 in passage runs straight through. Links sell in packs of 3; check each model's box contents before choosing your connections.
What's in the box?
Everything that ships with this item. Sold as a pack of 3.
- Links× 3
How it connects
AA-01 ports join with a Link. Best matches first; check what you'll also need.
Ways to build
Real connection plans with the pieces to add together. Kits count as one priced item.
Scout V1 + Trailhead
Best pairingA small feeding arena linked directly to Scout at table height.
Pieces to add
- No Riser needed at Trailhead's low port.
- Links are a 3-pack; Port Plugs are 3-packs. This list supplies enough closures for all four unused Trailhead ports, with spares.
- Final Trailhead accessory inclusion is under review; connections and closures are chosen separately.
Setup total: $63.00
Cannot add setup yet: Scout V1: Pre-orders open November 24 for the December 1 launch.
Scout V2 + Trailhead
Best pairingConnect the Queen Pocket Scout to a small feeding hub.
Pieces to add
- No Riser is needed. Scout V2 comes with its own plugs; Trailhead's four unused ports need closing, and two 3-packs cover them with spares.
- Scout V2 already includes its water tube and Scout Cover.
Setup total: $67.00
Cannot add setup yet: Scout V2: Pre-orders open November 24 for the December 1 launch.
Scout → Trailhead → Founder
Best pairingGive one colony a founding space, feeding hub and its next nest.
Pieces to add
- Scout meets the low port; Founder meets a standard-height port. No Riser or adapter.
- Use two of the three Links in the pack. Five unused ports need closing; two 3-packs provide enough Port Plugs.
- Keep separate drinking water available. Founder's reservoir supplies humidity only.
Setup total: $105.00
Cannot add setup yet: Scout V1: Pre-orders open November 24 for the December 1 launch.
Scout to Founder
Raise the Scout to Founder port height and let the colony move across.
Pieces to add
- The Scout Riser is $4 when bought with the Founder. Choose Links and unused-port closures separately.
- Keep Scout's tube connected as drinking water while the nest reservoir supplies humidity.
Setup total: $77.00
Cannot add setup yet: Scout V1: Pre-orders open November 24 for the December 1 launch.
Room to grow
Move from Founder into Homestead with a Frontier L outworld.
Pieces to add
- Homestead and Frontier L open January 1, 2027. Choose extra connection parts and close unused nest ports.
- Both nest reservoirs supply humidity, not drinking water.
Setup total: $161.00
Cannot add setup yet: Founder: Pre-orders open November 24 for the December 1 launch.
Two Homesteads
Tile two Homesteads side by side for one growing colony.
Pieces to add
- January release. Choose a Link pack and closures for all eight unused ports.
- Use for one colony only; drinking water is separate from humidity.
Setup total: $143.00
Cannot add setup yet: Homestead: Coming soon: January 1, 2027.
Specifications
- Connects
- Any two AA-01 ports, no tubing
- Passage
- 5/16 in, straight through
- Fit
- Crush-rib spigots with a 45° seating collar
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