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[AntsMaryland]

Is this a good replacement for Y-tong?

 

https://www.amazon.c...ctory firebrick

[Will230145]

Yes!

[AntsMaryland]

Thanks!

[YsTheAnt]

I use k23 refractory firebrick, and some other ones are ceramic, and are very hard to carve. Just make sure whatever you use is carve able with your tools.

[YsTheAnt]

Nvm, it seems as if this will work well.

[anttics]

I use k23 refractory firebrick, and some other ones are ceramic, and are very hard to carve. Just make sure whatever you use is carve able with your tools.

I have been looking for k23 soft fire brick here in San Fernando Valley. where did you buy it ystheant

[AntsMaryland]

What's the best way to make the tunnels in soft fire brick?

[YsTheAnt]

Chisel, Dremel, even a drill would work. It's extremely easy to work with.
I bought it at a kiln and pottery store, called clay planet. It's cheap, five bucks for a brick around nine by four by two aproxx.

Edited by YsTheAnt, March 2 2018 - 2:58 PM.

[anttics]

Chisel, Dremel, even a drill would work. It's extremely easy to work with.
I bought it at a kiln and pottery store, called clay planet. It's cheap, five bucks for a brick around nine by four by two aproxx.

thx. I been looking for it. my colony is at 500 ants. will soon reach 1000. and I plan to move them to a 40 gal tank. I will use the k23 bricks for the nest. all around the tank. I will open each fire brick nest as the grow.