Concrete

[Dmw]

Is quick Crete safe to use in aquariums to build rocks, and maybe use quartz crystals too?

 

[Mogurako]

So much simpler to buy rocks at a landscaping supply company. Quikrete can be safe but getting it to that point is a pain.

 

[Wy Renegade]

Has to be soaked for extensive periods to remove chemicals that initially leech into the water. Do a quick search on DIY Live Rock, it will give you an idea of the process and time involved.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

It depends on the fish you have imo. I keep Africans and didn't wait any more then a few days as it cured to install. I didn't even soak it and there was no signs of anything except the ph went up.

 

[Mogurako]

It depends on the fish you have imo. I keep Africans and didn't wait any more then a few days as it cured to install. I didn't even soak it and there was no signs of anything except the ph went up.

It can still leech out some nasty stuff, happened to me, I killed allot of fish before I figured out it needed to soak more.

 

[severum mama]

I researched many how to articles about Quickrete DIY backgrounds, and I saw a few recommending that they be cured in saltwater because it would help the nasties leech out faster. Not sure how much truth there is to that.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

It can still leech out some nasty stuff, happened to me, I killed allot of fish before I figured out it needed to soak more.

I can see that happening, my water got a little hazy but with a few water changes it went away.

I researched many how to articles about Quickrete DIY backgrounds, and I saw a few recommending that they be cured in saltwater because it would help the nasties leech out faster. Not sure how much truth there is to that.

I've seen that when I did a ton of research, when I built mine and when I wrote the article for AA.

 

[severum mama]

Hey, sorry man, I totally missed that article. :/

Glad things went so well for you!

 

[Mogurako]

I wouldn't do it again, talk about a pain! I'll spray paint the back and buy rocks lol!

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Hey, sorry man, I totally missed that article. :/

Glad things went so well for you!

It's still on the front page maybe you and the op will check it out. I know Mogurako won't it most definitely is an experience.