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Hydration System

Started By antgenius123 , Jan 17 2017 12:35 PM

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#1 Offline antgenius123 - Posted January 17 2017 - 12:35 PM

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So I'm planning on making a DIY formicarium following this procedure here

 

So since I don't have any good sponges lying around, I was wondering if anyone had some recommendations on sponges that hydrate formicariums efficiently. Thanks.


Edited by antgenius123, January 17 2017 - 12:37 PM.

 
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#2 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted January 17 2017 - 12:45 PM

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It doesn't have to be sponges. Sometimes I use Hydrostone or cotton. Any water containing/absorbing material works.


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#3 Offline MrUrrutia - Posted January 17 2017 - 1:21 PM

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What about a cellulose sponge? Like the ones that stores sell for cleaning cars... You can cut to fit and reuse!

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#4 Offline antgenius123 - Posted January 17 2017 - 9:04 PM

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Ok, thanks.


 
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#5 Offline Kevin - Posted January 18 2017 - 3:33 AM

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I don't thing the type of sponge is a huge issue. Any dollar store cellulose sponge without the grit glued to the side will be fine

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