Fixing shells with holes

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judywapner
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Fixing shells with holes

Is it possible to seal upwardly small holes in shells and have them be wearable for the crabs? I understand they need to go along shell water and holes in the beat would be bad for that. I have a couple shells that are neat bated from small holes...I was thinking of plugging them with hot glue just have seen others on hither warn against using that. What about natural grout or something? Anyone tried plugging holes?

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Re: Fixing shells with holes

Postal service past rainbow_crab » Thu November nineteen, 2022 ane:59 pm

Aquarium silicone would be a safer textile, yous would need a skilled mitt to keep it smooth on the inside.

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Re: Fixing shells with holes

Post by judywapner » Thu November 19, 2022 2:11 pm

What if I used a tiny mesh patch made of plastic then aquarium silicon over it? Ive seen people utilise that method when drywalling (plain with different materials ). I might attempt it seeing as the shells are pretty much useless with holes anyhow.

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Re: Fixing shells with holes

Post past rainbow_crab » Thu Nov 19, 2022 2:37 pm

Wax paper, the mesh would create a texture I don't remember the venereal would like. I've never tried fixing shells I take a massive collection so shells with holes go sent to the unwanted saucepan. If you lot can cover the hole lightly on the outside you may not fifty-fifty need to utilise anything on the inside to keep information technology smooth. How big is the hole? If it's pocket-size plenty I would just try to encompass from the outside with out filling in the pigsty to much

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Re: Fixing shells with holes

Mail by wodesorel » Friday Nov twenty, 2022 12:00 pm

Marine epoxy putty, the kind that reef keepers use to attach frags. Waterproof, stone solid, and non-toxic. :)

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