Is regular silicone bad for Atta?
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- Larva
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Is regular silicone bad for Atta?
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.
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Re: Is regular silicone bad for Atta?
Has to be high modulus and free from fungicidals. Most non aquarium silicone has a fungicide in it which will kill the fungus.
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Re: Is regular silicone bad for Atta?
There's aquarium silicone available on eBay.
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Re: Is regular silicone bad for Atta?
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.
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Re: Is regular silicone bad for Atta?
Thanks for the answers.