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How to fasten glass onto a formicicarium?

Started By RG_Ants , Mar 15 2021 11:49 AM

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#1 Offline RG_Ants - Posted March 15 2021 - 11:49 AM

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I have recently built a hydrostone formicarium, but I am having difficulty fixing the glass to the actual nest. I have tried screws, but they do not seem to stay in the hydrostone. My other option was magnets, but I could not find adequately sized ones. Does anyone have any good ideas on how to fix this issue? Your help is much appreciated.

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#2 Offline FSTP - Posted March 15 2021 - 12:45 PM

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Why couldn't you find the right size magnet? You can literally get them in any shape, size, and strength. I'd go with magnets.

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#3 Offline RG_Ants - Posted March 15 2021 - 12:54 PM

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Why couldn't you find the right size magnet? You can literally get them in any shape, size, and strength. I'd go with magnets.

I could fit them on 3 corners, but one was too small for any sized magnet to fit on.

#4 Offline Manitobant - Posted March 15 2021 - 12:56 PM

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Use screws. Make a hole in the glass and use a screwdriver.

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#5 Offline ANTdrew - Posted March 15 2021 - 12:57 PM

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Go with 100% silicone then. It is still technically removable. Loctite brand is a good one.

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#6 Offline RG_Ants - Posted March 15 2021 - 12:58 PM

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Use screws. Make a hole in the glass and use a screwdriver.

As I mentioned, screws would not stay in the hydrostone for some reason. I think they could not find traction. Thanks for the reply though.

Go with 100% silicone then. It is still technically removable. Loctite brand is a good one.

Thank you very much. I will try that.

#7 Offline ANTdrew - Posted March 15 2021 - 1:25 PM

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Another option could be drilling larger holes and gluing in some plastic wall anchors to screw into. You’d need to make sure they were totally flush to prevent gaps. Silicone would be way easier, though.

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#8 Offline RG_Ants - Posted March 15 2021 - 4:21 PM

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Just a quick question for you guys. Once the formicariums are finished, and are attached to an outworld, would anyone be interested in purchasing one of these for a reasonable price?