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What type of glue does Tarheel ants use to secure magnets to glass?

Started By gs5248 , Feb 13 2021 11:49 AM

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#1 Offline gs5248 - Posted February 13 2021 - 11:49 AM

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I have a mini hearth formicarium, and the magnets have all fallen of the glass. Does anyone know what type glue or silicone that Tarheel ants uses to secure the magnets onto the glass?


#2 Offline ANTdrew - Posted February 13 2021 - 11:50 AM

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Two part epoxy would be a good way to go.
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#3 Offline gs5248 - Posted February 13 2021 - 11:55 AM

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Thanks. I don't have any right now, but I will probably go get some. 


#4 Offline ANTdrew - Posted February 13 2021 - 12:24 PM

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JB Weld clear is a good brand.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
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#5 Offline gs5248 - Posted February 13 2021 - 12:25 PM

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Well the glass just broke, will Mack sell glass separately, or will I have to get a whole new nest? However I do have a broken fallen fortress, that's glass is not in use.


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#6 Offline CasiahJade - Posted February 13 2021 - 12:32 PM

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Yeah, on my last order, I upgraded a mini-hearth to museum glass when I ordered my second one from him.


#7 Offline gs5248 - Posted February 13 2021 - 1:11 PM

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So did you have to order the whole formicarium again?


#8 Offline Cephalotus - Posted February 13 2021 - 1:13 PM

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No, you can order the glass separately. You can also just use a hot glue gun to reattach the magnets. Not as strong as epoxy but definitely gets the job done a lot easier. 


#9 Offline gs5248 - Posted February 13 2021 - 2:39 PM

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Ok thanks!


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