GLASS VS. ACRYLIC
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My vote is acrylic....
I like to be able to use a razor on the glass, but the seals are not blade friendly.
I like to be able to use a razor on the glass, but the seals are not blade friendly.
My guess would be 800+lbstwhittle;3881727; said:
I was looking at a 72 x 30 x 24 225g glass and it was >650lbs to ship.
as compared to the same size acrylic, <175lbs.
YES! you'd need a small army of men, midgets and circus ladies to move it.
However, 450's are probably best to install once and not moved.
Not Impossible, but at that weight a Royal PITA, and the possibility of a wreck is great. IMO
I would love for a comparison made on actual cost of ownership between a glass and acrylic tank, inclusive of heating and longevity. I would guess more time then not an acrylic take would actually be less expensive in the long term....
I own both a 100 gallon acrylic (TruVu) and a 180 gallon glass (All Glass Company).
Acrylic has many benefits over glass. For example, ask your friends kid to get a baseball bat and take a swing at your 100 gallon acrylic and 100 gallon glass; we'll see which one survives. Acrylic is 20x stronger than glass.
Also, TruVu (acrylic) has a lifetime guarantee on their tanks. All-Glass-Company (Aqueon) only has a 10 year guarantee.
If you ever get a crack, and don't want TruVu to ship you a free tank, acrylic is also easy to fix! Ever try to fix a crack in a glass tank? Good luck !
Ever try to drill glass? Acrylic is MUCH easier !
Does acrylic scratch? YES! However, get a good buff kit (I have a buff kit made by Rainbow Aquatics). Scratches are easy to remove and make !
However, I have a few nasty scratches on my 180 glass. If only I could remove them!
Another benefit; no silicone seams. I had a Jack Dempsey bite at the seals of one of my previous 60 gallon glass tanks. He ripped part of the silicone off and it leaked through the night. I was able to save the fish, but had to go through the hassle of resealing the tank.
As you can see, the "Acrylic vs Glass" debate isn't as easy as it seems.
I like both, But will always choose acrylic over glass anyday!
Acrylic has many benefits over glass. For example, ask your friends kid to get a baseball bat and take a swing at your 100 gallon acrylic and 100 gallon glass; we'll see which one survives. Acrylic is 20x stronger than glass.
Also, TruVu (acrylic) has a lifetime guarantee on their tanks. All-Glass-Company (Aqueon) only has a 10 year guarantee.
If you ever get a crack, and don't want TruVu to ship you a free tank, acrylic is also easy to fix! Ever try to fix a crack in a glass tank? Good luck !
Ever try to drill glass? Acrylic is MUCH easier !
Does acrylic scratch? YES! However, get a good buff kit (I have a buff kit made by Rainbow Aquatics). Scratches are easy to remove and make !
However, I have a few nasty scratches on my 180 glass. If only I could remove them!
Another benefit; no silicone seams. I had a Jack Dempsey bite at the seals of one of my previous 60 gallon glass tanks. He ripped part of the silicone off and it leaked through the night. I was able to save the fish, but had to go through the hassle of resealing the tank.
As you can see, the "Acrylic vs Glass" debate isn't as easy as it seems.
I like both, But will always choose acrylic over glass anyday!
