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Sandstone for formicarium?


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#1 Offline AntsMAN - Posted August 25 2016 - 5:24 AM

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On the shore by the railroad tracks there are a few massive sandstone blocks that were dropped by a derailed train a long time ago. I think today I'm going to try to break off some chunks to make formicariums out of.

Does anyone have any experience working with sandstone?


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#2 Offline spider_creations - Posted August 25 2016 - 7:30 AM

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I haven't used it for formicariums but I have worked with you would not have to worry about water Becuase if you water it the water moves through it

#3 Offline XZero38 - Posted August 25 2016 - 7:58 AM

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sandstone should be easy to work with, the only down side is that it is usually very brittle. The sandstone I've come in contact with you could carve with your finger.






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