I vote with John. My pond has four old
concrete blocks... never has been a problem.

Nedra
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"John Rutz" wrote in message
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claude rogers wrote:
That poor fishy stuck in the milk crate has got me think'in. I am using
milk crates for plant stands, my fish are still fairly small, less than
10
inches, someone said they use concrete blocks treated or acid washed or
painted or something. Exactly what did you do to them to prevent
leeching
lime "I think it's lime" I thought about painting them black but with
what
kind of paint.....Thoughts...I don't want my fishies stuck in a milk
crate
hole...or...is there an alternative to concrete....Thanks Claude



there are two easy ways for you if you can find some old weathered
blocks they will go in now with no treatment, check around contractors,
they usualyu have some old blocks laying around

also you can paint them with acrilic paints
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John Rutz
Z5 New Mexico

never miss a good oportunity to shut up

see my pond at:

http://www.fuerjefe.com