Acrylic vs glass

[adrian52492]

Hey strangers just have a quick question for you guys,What do all you reef guys Pefer glass or acrylic ??? I have a good deal on a 125 glass or a 180 acrylic .

 

[adrian52492]

This is the acrylic

 

[SoloChromis]

Glass FTW :beer:

 

[adrian52492]

Hmmmm I've alwase had glass tanks I just don't know if I want the 125 or the 180

 

[Reefer54]

glass:
heavier, break much easier, more scratch resistant, will not yellow over time,

acrylic:
lighter, will bend more instead of breaking, better insulator, clearer, will scratch if you look at it funny, will yellow over time, elements will eventually cause lines in the sides that are hard \ impossible to get rid of, easier to drill,

get the largest tank you can accomodate for the budget. you will have a much easier time maintaining stability with more volume, not that either of those should really pose a problem with stability unless yo have extraordinary conditions.

 

[adrian52492]

glass:
heavier, break much easier, more scratch resistant, will not yellow over time,

acrylic:
lighter, will bend more instead of breaking, better insulator, clearer, will scratch if you look at it funny, will yellow over time, elements will eventually cause lines in the sides that are hard \ impossible to get rid of, easier to drill,

get the largest tank you can accomodate for the budget. you will have a much easier time maintaining stability with more volume, not that either of those should really pose a problem with stability unless yo have extraordinary conditions.

Have you personally seen an acrylic yellow I haven't yet

 

[albano]

Have you personally seen an acrylic yellow I haven't yet

+1... I have multiple acrylic tanks, 1 (130g) is over 20 yrs old and after polishing a yr ago, looks like new.

 

[adrian52492]

+1... I have multiple acrylic tanks, 1 (130g) is over 20 yrs old and after polishing a yr ago, looks like new.

That's what I'm thinking lol.A polish every couple years and your good

 

[Fishy 1]

I've always had glass, but wouldn't mind trying an acrylic tank someday. I'd go with the 180.

 

[mrx66699]

Hmmm lol .....anyone that knows me I guess you already know my answer

 

[adrian52492]

Hmmm lol .....anyone that knows me I guess you already know my answer

(Jeopardy music ) what is acrylic ?

 

[swhobbie1]

I love/prefer acrylic because it is light weight, never had a problem with yellowing but they do scratch if you stare at them ;-) Also I have been much more restricted on what I can put off the back of the acrylic tank - not using a sump and the openings in it are small and restrictive if you need to hand equipment off the tank.

 

[albano]

Also I have been much more restricted on what I can put off the back of the acrylic tank - not using a sump and the openings in it are small and restrictive if you need to hand equipment off the tank.

???? No idea what that means...

 

[swhobbie1]

???? No idea what that means...

It basically means there are 2 small openings in the acrylic on the top - which you cannot fit a lot of different type of skimmers on the back of the tank and can put less (skimmers, reactors etc) on the tank b/c there is no available space or openings. (eg. this is not a custom tank which may differ)

 

[adrian52492]

That's y u have a sump ?????

 

[reepher315]

I just love the look of an acrylic tank. Not so much the price though.

 

[AquamanE]

(Jeopardy music ) what is acrylic ? ������

Matt loves his plastic tanks. I prefer glass but have seen Matts tank and cant imagine that thing bending.

 

[mrx66699]

Matt loves his plastic tanks. I prefer glass but have seen Matts tank and cant imagine that thing bending.

Lol thanks Ed .....couldn't imagine it any other way ....