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Is regular silicone bad for Atta?
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:46 pm
by JPSMedeiros
Hello, I'm planning on making some glass boxes but I don't have easy access to aquarium silicone, I wonder if I use regular silicone and let it "dry" for like 15 days or 30 days would be bad for the Atta. Thanks.
Re: Is regular silicone bad for Atta?
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 11:26 pm
by Acromyrmexbob
Has to be high modulus and free from fungicidals. Most non aquarium silicone has a fungicide in it which will kill the fungus.
Re: Is regular silicone bad for Atta?
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:45 am
by Leafcutter
There's aquarium silicone available on eBay.
Re: Is regular silicone bad for Atta?
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:02 pm
by Acromyrmexbob
The one I use is Aquamate, its on Amazon for around £3 per tube. Might not help in your country but I am sure there will be equivalents. Just avoid any silicone with fungicide.
Re: Is regular silicone bad for Atta?
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:59 pm
by JPSMedeiros
Thanks for the answers.