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Ant infested tank might be chemical releasing ants
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:27 pm
by Killer11011
I clean my hermits tank often but I discovered and the when killed release some weird smell my Hermie seems fine but I don't wanna risk it what can I do for my pp crab
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Re: Ant infested tank might be chemical releasing ants
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:59 pm
by soilentgringa
If ants are in the substrate you will have to completely clean the tank out and replace it.
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Re: Ant infested tank might be chemical releasing ants
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:02 pm
by Killer11011
I am in the process but I got the substrate from the previous owner as well as the tank and well I'm broke The moment so I am cleaning it with scolding hot water
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Re: Ant infested tank might be chemical releasing ants
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:09 pm
by Killer11011
Also thank you for the help
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Re: Ant infested tank might be chemical releasing ants
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 12:10 am
by soilentgringa
What kind of substrate are you using? You may be able to bake it.
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Re: Ant infested tank might be chemical releasing ants
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 12:27 am
by Killer11011
Not sure
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Re: Ant infested tank might be chemical releasing ants
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:39 am
by aussieJJDude
Killer11011 wrote:Not sure
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A picture could help. Or google 'coconut fiber', 'sand', 'eco earth' or 'bark chips' and see if it looks like any of the above.
But a picture on here of the substrate that your using would be ideal, and provide us a good starting point in narrowing down possibilities.
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