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Concrete Stain in Grout Formicarium?

Started By JasonD , Jul 27 2022 12:54 PM

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#1 Offline JasonD - Posted July 27 2022 - 12:54 PM

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Has anyone used a concrete stain in their grout formicarium? Something like this https://www.homedepo...59103/202275231

I'd like to use it to spruce up my grout formicariums, but obviously I'm worried about leaching chemicals in the nest.

Please let me know your thoughts or experience! Thanks

#2 Offline MysticNanitic - Posted July 29 2022 - 11:26 AM

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I've used food coloring to dye grout for the bottom of an outworld - I don't recommend it. Even though it was well-mixed, most of it migrated to the surface and is resuspended when exposed to water. My impression is concrete stain in the grout won't hurt them, I certainly wouldn't consider it a reactive chemical.