GLASS VS. ACRYLIC

[rhodes_96]

I am doing a new 1000gal setup build.

I wish I could go with an acrylic build. But the cost to build in Australia is WAY WAY to prohibitive. The glass equivilent is almost 1/3 the cost of an acrylic built tank. For a bit over half the tank cost of a local glass made tank, I can get the tank I am after including stand / cabinet / hood / lighting, shipped to my door from China.

So I opted for the imported glass route only for cost factor.

 

[bluexselvedge]

^i cant imagine how much that tank weighs

 

[cichlid master]

ACRYLIC

 

[mos90]

i just moved my 600 lbs - 300 glass into my house. took 6 of us and 30 minutes. piece of cake. doesnt hurt that i own a moving company.

but any bigger acrylic for sure. and some wider doorways.

 

[Big Dog Fish Man]

Glass Aquariums all the way

 

[engmuk]

http://www.firsttankguide.net/tanktype.php

 

[Lynda B]

I like glass. My husband has an acrylic and because of the struts across the top of it, he's unable to fit any large decor in there. Plus, I just like the glass. I'm just an old fashioned girl, I guess.

 

[carlosR]

I inherited a 75 gallon set-up, glass. It has several large scratches. I'm thinking about going larger and with acrylic. I like the looks of the acrylic tanks.

 

[12 Volt Man]

if you like scratches, you will love a larger acrylic tank.

 

[mikechu8]

glass has best looks,
acrylic is light. the only upside in my opinion

ull need a forklift for a monster glass.