Bricks

[wizardslovak]

Hello
I am curious if anyone of you ever used bricks in their tank as decor?
I seen today some nice bricks at work , yellow and brown with 3 holes in each made from clay. . It can look really nice in tank with enough hidings for fish.
I work for gen contractor so i can have lots of them .
If no one used them how should i check if they are safe ?
maybe put them into bucket for couple days and check parms?
any help will be appreciated

thanks luke

 

[wolfsburgfanatic]

You should be fine. I'm pretty sure I've seen it done in Rift Lake cichlid tanks before. Definately soak it for a week or so and check parameters though. Also I've heard that you can pour a bit of vinegar on a stone/rock/brick whatever and if it fizzes at all its not aquarium safe.

 

[Matt724]

You should be fine. I'm pretty sure I've seen it done in Rift Lake cichlid tanks before. Definately soak it for a week or so and check parameters though. Also I've heard that you can pour a bit of vinegar on a stone/rock/brick whatever and if it fizzes at all its not aquarium safe.

agreed

But for faster results I just use pH down since its a stronger acid instead of vinegar, but either have worked for me in the past.

 

[wizardslovak]

thank you guys for test with vinegar or ph down definitely ill try it next day at work
i will post pictures . tho
i got some juvies and should get more juvies soon so i will need some extra hiding spaces.
is there anyting else i can test to prove bricks are aquarium safe?

 

[Raptorthefishman]

And just be careful how you set it up so that it doesn't fall loose for some reason and smack down cause a crack or other damage to your tank bottom. Post pics when you get it setup.

 

[Crispy]

I've used bricks and cinder blocks before without problems.

 

[nes999]

ive used bricks with no ill affects