Ants and Magnets

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Ants and Magnets

Post: # 51275Post Devyls
Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:42 am

So I am planning to build a customized acrylic formicarium and outworld, and I would like to incorporate magnets into the design in order to keep lids and such secure while still being clean. However, I am worried about the effects magnets could have on any ants I put in there. Are there any dangers I should be aware of with this kinda of build?
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Re: Ants and Magnets

Post: # 51299Post MadVampy
Sun Sep 23, 2018 6:09 pm

There are quite a few nests out there that use rare earth magnets for holding lids and or covers on or down, I haven't see anything to the effect of adverse effects on the ants.
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Re: Ants and Magnets

Post: # 51319Post Devyls
Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:33 am

Alright thanks MadVampy! I appreciate your response.
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