Hardscaping with bricks

[dclark]

Hi there,
Does anyone have experience with hardscaping with bricks?
I'm thinking of creating a two (possible three) tiered platform tank to create the illusion of a rolling hillside. Naturally I will cover with substrate and edge with natural stone to cover the fact I used brick.
Just curious to know what other tools people to use as a base layer to any aqua scraping designs they have.
Thanks
Doug

 

[jlk]

Hi! Cant help with aquascaping but if you do decide on 'bricks', use ones made of flagstone/quartz/something else nonreactive. Standard bricks (used to build houses) contain a variety of additives/chemicals/binders including but not limited to ammonium compounds. Not safe for aquariums. Good luck!

 

[dclark]

Hi! Cant help with aquascaping but if you do decide on 'bricks', use ones made of flagstone/quartz/something else nonreactive. Standard bricks (used to build houses) contain a variety of additives/chemicals/binders including but not limited to ammonium compounds. Not safe for aquariums. Good luck!

Thanks jlk, I've read something similar in that I would have to be careful what brings I put in a tank.

In terms of design most people seem to use brings as an actual design piece. Is there any reason not to use as a base in which to layer substrate over? Or is there any other items that could be used instead of brick. I see they guys at The Green Machine simply use plenty of substrate.

 

[paytertot]

They make substrate supports specifically for the purpose of layered substrate, so that you don't wake up one day to find that your beautiful hill has rolled itself into a tiny incline. They're like a little dam lol.

 

[dclark]

They make substrate supports specifically for the purpose of layered substrate, so that you don't wake up one day to find that your beautiful hill has rolled itself into a tiny incline. They're like a little dam lol.

You know where I might find online?