Re: [GSAS-Member] Glass v. Acrylic tanks

[Jeff Schulstrom <gobluecichlids@yahoo.com>]

I prefer acrylic over glass due to weight..I prefer large tanks (100+) and it's 
hard to find several guys to help carry a big glass one.  Had 40 tanks at once 
and only 4 are acrylic.

Acrylic is easier to sneak into the house too...without the wife knowing it at 
first

Glass is cheaper though and more available, easy to find

Acrylic is a safer bet in earthquake zones

Acrylic are more  avail on the west coast (I came from Michigan)

Acrylic produces better pics from a camera

Acrylic has better insulation

Acrylic is easier to transport (expecially moving)

Stratches are one of the biggest con of acrylics

Cracking (including fishscale chips) and leaks are the biggest cons of glass

Most stratches in acrylic can be buffed out, most cracked glass tanks have to 
be ditched.

 
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www.wolverinecichlids.com
 




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From: Bryan Nichols <nicholsbryan@gmail.com>
To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member chat <gsas-member@thekrib.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 3:38:16 PM
Subject: Re: [GSAS-Member] Glass v. Acrylic tanks

After having both glass and acrylic now for a while, I would recommend
glass. Just cleaning the acrylic (with acrylic "safe" tools) has left tiny
scratches in it. Just too soft in my opinion. It may also depend on the size
you are after. I'm working with 55Gal tanks in my situation. in bigger
scenarios acrylic benefits might outweigh glass.


-Bryan


On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 3:29 PM, Hostetter, Kypros <
hostetter2003@lawnet.ucla.edu> wrote:

> I am thinking of upgrading to a 50 gallon tank to be used for a planted
> tank.  I think most planted tank people recommend glass, but I like the
> idea
> of the lighter weight and strength. I wanted to get advice from those who
> have had both regarding scratches on the acrylic and also most acrylic
> tanks
> I think have smaller access ports through the top of the tank, maybe making
> it tougher to clean, move stuff around, net fish etc.
> Any advice would be appreciated
> Kypros
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