acrylic or glass

[jamest0o0]

well anyone of these days I will be ordering my new nano AIO set up, but I can't decide between acrylic or glass....

I know acrylic is clearer, but can scratch easy and I know glass doesn't scratch as easy, but isn't as clear...

I want this to be a really nice tank with great color and all, is there that much of a difference with glass and acrylic?

 

[ReefingMadness]

You could always go with low-iron glass ( Starfire ) . It is almost as clear as acrylic , and not so touchy.

 

[hyperfocal]

FWIW, I'll never own another acrylic tank. I want my tank to look new for more than a month.

 

[Fazulka]

Check this out;
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-11/newbie/index.php

I just happened to read it before I saw your thread. It has alot of info on your question.

 

[jamest0o0]

thanks guys! yes my future 200g will probably be starfire (or any other tank that isn't an AIO)

 

[jamest0o0]

yeah acrylic is good in so many ways, but then scratches so easy = [ I will probably end up going with glass.