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Sealing components/parts inside the nest

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:34 am
by Kristian
Hi,
I'm making a small formicarium and I would like to put a few sensors and LCD in it, but I need to seal the components somehow. I purchased "PENOSIL Premium Greenhouse Silicone", but I'm not totally clear if it's safe. The package doesn't state anything about any additional components, but as far as I know some building materials contain substances that repel insects. Is this type of silicone safe? is there a better material? Thanks!

Re: Sealing components/parts inside the nest

Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2021 7:57 am
by AntsLuxembourg
I had to use silicone to seal off some of the connections too. I checked at a german antshop and they were selling aquarium silicon. Most likely because they were using it themself for crafting custom anttanks and also due to their personal experience with that product.