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Post by drowningindemons on Aug 14, 2015 3:36:14 GMT
Is hot glue safe for snails? I was thinking of making some sort of hide with plastic and hot glue and rocks. The rocks will be tight so they won't fall so I'm not worried about that. But will the hot glue he toxic in any way? If it's seeping out of the rocks that cover it?  |
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Post by morningcoffee on Aug 14, 2015 11:55:42 GMT
Is hot glue safe for snails? I was thinking of making some sort of hide with plastic and hot glue and rocks. The rocks will be tight so they won't fall so I'm not worried about that. But will the hot glue he toxic in any way? If it's seeping out of the rocks that cover it? You shouldn't put rocks in a tank at all as snails can damage their shells if they fall onto them. Try using a plant pot turned on its side for a simple hide, or look for a nice polyresin reptile hide/cave. |
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Post by quercus on Aug 14, 2015 16:11:19 GMT
Maybe twigs or sticks would make a nice hide that the snails couldn't get hurt on. I don't know about hot glue, but in my aquarium I have used clear silicone, the kind they use to seal glass tanks - the fish have no problems with that, and it makes a nice strong bond once it is completely dried.
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Post by malacophile on Aug 14, 2015 21:07:32 GMT
Hot glue also has a way of degrading and losing its sticking power when it's exposed to humid or moist conditions for prolonged periods. I attempted to use it for some of decorations in my hermit crab bin several years ago, and everything held together with it fell apart within a couple of weeks. And I have to second Morningcoffee's statement: It's not advisable to use rocks or anything else your snails could break their shells on.
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Post by muddydragon on Aug 15, 2015 7:31:53 GMT
i second the don't include rocks part. Clear silicone is good though, just make sure you let it air for a few days even after it is dry before putting it in the tank.
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