I think swimming pool plaster might be a better choice. I'm no brick mason, but SP Plaster goes on smooth and probably has a better possibility of being inert. I dont know the mixture, but believe one ingredient is White Portland Cement.
Yes but it must cure and leach out the ph. You'll need to soak it for a few days drain and refill. Test ph before wc when it starts to be normal again 3-4 months you can start using it. I've used it for a reef tank.