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Pet Forum / Aquaria / Cichlids / June 2004Using bricks as rocks
I'm in the process of setting up an African tank (previously housed S.Americans). I was wondering if old bricks (never actually used in construction, though) can be added as rockwork? It seems the holes in the bricks would lend themselves for some of the smaller cichlids. Has anyone used bricks and are there any concerncs or gotchas? TIA, Joeb I know a breeder in my area who uses them my only concern would be that they are sharp at the edges big shy fish like say frontosa might cut themselves up if they 'do a bolt' when scared > I'm in the process of setting up an African tank (previously housed > S.Americans). I was wondering if old bricks (never actually used in [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Joeb Hi Joeb: My brother has two bricks in his 70-gallon tank that he found unused at a nearby construction site. Using his grinder, he shaved down the pointed sides thereby taking away the danger of fish scraping themselves. He did, however, soak the bricks in boiling hot water for an entire day before placing them in the tank. This takes away any unseen bacteria. Hope this helps. Jim. HI I used 20-30 bricks in my 300 setup.. My Cichlids did not have any ill effects.. Don http://www.cichlidbreeding.com > > I'm in the process of setting up an African tank (previously housed > > S.Americans). I was wondering if old bricks (never actually used in [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Jim. |
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