Glass or acrylic

[shawn.short]

In a tank that is 500+ glass or acrylic?..

 

[BugiSti]

I've read acrylic due to the seams on a glass tank not being able hold the pressure over time. Acrylic is amazing but scratches sooooo easy. It's easy to buff out though. I vote acrylic.

 

[dRsLy09]

I vote acrylic in a tank that big...

 

[TriMax]

What are the measurements of the 500g that you are thinking about?

 

[shawn.short]

Actually it's 96x38x38

 

[ct_vol]

Most go for acrylic with a tank that size. The thickness of the glass required would effect clarity. Also with the thickness of the glass weight is an issue as well.

 

[TriMax]

That sounds like about 600 gallons. 96x38x38=138624 cubit inches. 138624 / 231 in3/gal=600.

That will be heavy in glass.

Have you every had a tank that was 38 inches deep? I have a 36 inch deep tank. I put enough substrate in to make it about 30 inches. I got tired of the front always looking bad. (Now if I would just keep it clean) I can reach it now. It is a matter of doing it. Ha! HA!!