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[Adventurer390]

What material would I need to make the following Formicarium? I was curious on what would be safe for the ants. I read an article written on here about using a grout Formicarium. Wasn't sure on what specific brand or material to use I really liked this set up.

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[Adventurer390]

Tried getting ahold of the poster who built this and posted it here but no response.

[Crystals]

I remember those from the Pictures of Formicariums thread.  If I recall correctly, he used either hydrostone or grout.  Used clay to form the tunnels and sprinkled aquarium gravel on top.

 

You would stick clay to the side of the container, pour the medium.  Once cured, pull it out, remove the clay and slide it back in.  Similar to my grout tutorials.

[Adventurer390]

Awesome thank you again Crystals! Will double check on your page and take some notes. I feel there are plenty of great formicariums out there to purchase but I am kinda tight on cash at the moment and looking for ones I could make for less. Thank you again

Edited by Adventurer390, April 29 2016 - 7:17 AM.

[Kwitzats]

Those containers are from Walmart in the kitchen container section. I have the same ones, I picked em because they were very very, clear.