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"White Dry" vs "Polyblend" Grout

Started By Antennal_Scrobe , Jun 24 2019 11:56 AM
grout outworld formicarium safety

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#1 Offline Antennal_Scrobe - Posted June 24 2019 - 11:56 AM

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When I did my outworld, I used a grout called "White Dry", rather than normal "Polyblend". Both are from the same brand. What is the difference between the two and is the "White Dry" grout safe for ants? I understand that premixed grout is unsafe for ants, so I avoided that. Is all non-premixed grout safe for ants, or are some dangerous?


Currently keeping:

 

Tetramorium immigrans, Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

Myrmica punctiventris, Formica subsericea

Formica pallidefulva, Aphaeogaster cf. rudis

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Camponotus nearcticus

Crematogaster cerasi

Temnothorax ambiguus

Prenolepis imparis

#2 Offline SuperFrank - Posted June 25 2019 - 8:18 AM

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Polyblend is a brand name, "white dry" is a variety of grout made by Polyblend. White dry just has smaller/less abrasive sand particles in it as it's intended for high gloss tiles. Other than that it's the exact same formula as their normal grout. Here's a link to a page containing the SDS:
https://www.custombu...ust-2017_12.pdf
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#3 Offline Antennal_Scrobe - Posted June 25 2019 - 8:35 AM

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Thank you so very much for the peace of mind. It one of the most valuable things an antkeeper can have.


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Currently keeping:

 

Tetramorium immigrans, Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

Myrmica punctiventris, Formica subsericea

Formica pallidefulva, Aphaeogaster cf. rudis

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Camponotus nearcticus

Crematogaster cerasi

Temnothorax ambiguus

Prenolepis imparis

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