staceyfenea
Reefing newb
Which is better for a DT Acrylic or Glass?
Acrylic or Glass
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Bifferwine
I am a girl
Glass, hands down. Although in larger tanks, acrylic is lighter, it scratches very easily, especially with sand and live rock in the tank. This makes it very difficult to clean, and algae will grow in the scratches in the acrylic, and is nearly impossible to get rid of. I would avoid an acrylic tank as much as possible!
messiah023
Reefing newb
Do they make a glass/acrylic hybrid tank? Would be lightweight with a glass front for viewing benefits.
Hmm.... Let me head over to the US Patent website really quick...give me 10 minutes!
Hmm.... Let me head over to the US Patent website really quick...give me 10 minutes!
Zissou
What about my dynamite?
No, but they make Starphire tanks. Starphire is glass that's almost as clear as acrylic with none of the downsides, and most of the benefits of glass.
staceyfenea
Reefing newb
Thanks Biff,
I thought glass was better but all the dealers seem to push the acrylic.:mrgreen:
I thought glass was better but all the dealers seem to push the acrylic.:mrgreen:
ltljoker
The Great Tang Herder
I wouldnt ever have an acrylic tank. I have a glass and a buddy of mine has a acrylic his is all scrached up while mine is still rockin without the scratches:Cheers:
reeffreak
Reef pro
Yes,sorry.
I have a glass tank being built and they asked if I wanted glass or acrylic for the bottom.
dcantucson
Reef pro
I have two glass tanks and one acrylic tank. The acrylic tank is far more difficult to clean. And yes it scratches easier, however glass will scratch as well if you're not careful. I have seen glass tanks that you could hardly see into because of the scratches.
dcantucson
Reef pro
Never say never. I'm willing you my Zero Edge when I die. :lol:
reeffreak
Reef pro
^^^^^^^
Too easy....you can't put an imaginary tank in a will.
Too easy....you can't put an imaginary tank in a will.
