GLASS VS. ACRYLIC
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I agree with this. I own a Tenecor 350g and it is one sweet tank. When I was shopping around for a tank this size it was a no brainer to go with acrylic. A properly built glass tank of this size calls for 1" thick. The tank alone would weight approx. 1500lbs. Add 3000lbs or so to that for substrate and water and youve got your hands full. Not to mention you basically would need a steel stand if you went with glass. When you compare the cost of the stands and the tanks, it really starts to even out. This Tenecor R350 only weighs a couple hundred pounds empty and can be safely moved with 2 strong guys. If you have never seen a Tenecor tank in person, you will want nothing else after you do.wf1822006;3616766; said:
I personally own normal float glass, starphire glass, and acrylic tanks, and I think it is impossible to make a clear-cut choice between any specific material (glass or acrylic). It is all depending on situation and personal preference.
The only thing I've decided on now, to change to specifically, is that I will always be using either acrylic, or starphire glass for the viewing panels. After having set-up my acrylic and starphire tanks, I can see a massive difference in the clarity when compared to regular 'float' glass... It is unbelievable and makes the tank 'pop' so much more. I will continue to build tanks out of acrylic and glass, but will usually opt for starphire glass on viewable panels from now on.
The only thing I've decided on now, to change to specifically, is that I will always be using either acrylic, or starphire glass for the viewing panels. After having set-up my acrylic and starphire tanks, I can see a massive difference in the clarity when compared to regular 'float' glass... It is unbelievable and makes the tank 'pop' so much more. I will continue to build tanks out of acrylic and glass, but will usually opt for starphire glass on viewable panels from now on.
how much would a 60x30x24 tank(about 190 gal) weigh in glass and/or acrylic? I know the thickness plays a major told but can someone give me a ballark estimate on weight? Im planning on havin one built and it's getting shipped to a terminal in my city. Since I have to pick it up, I just wanted to know how heavy the tank would be so I know how many people to come help me.
If it is .50" thick, 2 undernourished, computer geeks, could move that size acrylic tank with ease...bluexselvedge;3639807; said:
An Old gray haired, achey boned, man and a Phit Bhull moved my 72x30x24x.50" without any problems...
sounds good. thanks for the quick response.
so I take it the glass tank would be around 350-400 pounds?
so I take it the glass tank would be around 350-400 pounds?
