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Re: cinder blocks as base rock?
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Originally posted by shelburn61
I just want to be sure standard construction cement blocks are reefsafe?
In the interest of creating a very open reef structure, I was planning to use the cube blocks as a base. I realize they would have to be cured first.
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Here's a TOTM that used cinder blocks as a reef structure to cement liverock onto:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-04/totm/index.php
FWIW I used uncured cinder blocks. I'm not recommending everyone do this as I feel good quality liverock is still one of the most important building blocks of any successful reef aquarium.
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