Acrylic-vs-glass tank | Reef2Reef
2014年12月6日 · Acrylic pros over glass including star fire - Better optical clarity, better insulating capability (must have for cold water tanks), much lighter in weight, far superior impact resistance, some scratches can be polished out, no silicone seams to leak ( acrylic done correctly will never leak from a seam or blow out)
New tank build acrylic vs glass? | Reef2Reef
2019年1月29日 · My glass tanks had scratches in them, and those were never coming out. My main reason for going acrylic was I didn't want to have to worry about leaks. My 180g glass tank started leaking at the bottom corner. Luckily I caught it early and was able to address it. In terms of weight, I would say my acrylic 300 gallon weighed around 350 lbs.
Glass vs acrylic tanks | Reef2Reef
2013年8月21日 · Glass vs acrylic tanks Glass Votes: 121 84.6% Acrylic Votes: 21 14.7% DIY plywood aquariums ...
Acrylic or glass? | Reef2Reef
2024年3月10日 · I have a 500 gallon acrylic aq. for the last 20 years. Biggest pro is acrylic seams never need to be resealed, glass seams are not permanent. Acrylic is perfectly clear, not all glass is. Acrylic can be drilled if need be. Lighter weight. Many more advantages. Only one con: It scratches more easily so avoid fish with beaks, like puffers.
acrylic vs glass tank | Reef2Reef
2008年6月16日 · If you had the choice of getting a used 180 gallon acrylic tank that was 6'X2'X2' and 3/8" acrylic and had some minor scratches to buff out but was reef ready. Or a 220 gallon 1/2 glass tank that was 6'X2'X2.5' and was not drilled. Both are used and great deals. Would there be a difference as...
Glass vs Acrylic? | Reef2Reef
2021年6月10日 · New tank build acrylic vs glass? keithw283; Sep 2, 2024; Reef Aquarium Discussion; Replies 13 Views 541 ...
Glass or Acrylic? | Reef2Reef
2019年10月18日 · Glass vs Acrylic So I’ve been reading lots of conflicting threads on other forums regarding the pros and cons to glass vs acrylic with large tanks (400+) gallons. Looking for personal feedback from owners of large tanks.
Glass vs Acrylic vs Ultra clear glass aquarium | Reef2Reef
2020年5月22日 · The refraction difference between glass and acrylic is actually pretty substantial and colors seem better in acrylic. It's also lighter and for a tank over 100 gallons it's a huge difference it took 4 people to move my 220 and it was still a …
Mesh Vs. Glass/Acrylic Top | Reef2Reef
2021年10月5日 · Mesh 100% Glass/acrylic on sump is okay. While it cuts down on evap glass/acrylic will cause issues with light penetration and salt creep.
Glass vs. Acrylic - Pro's and Con's | Reef2Reef
2007年10月9日 · 2. The insulation capability of acrylic is much better, so you do not heat up or cool the tank quite as much. You will save $ on heating costs for an acrylic tank versus glass. 3. The acrylic is much lighter weight and easier to maneuver. 4. Acrylic is repairable, glass is not. The acrylic is relatively easy to scratch, but it can be fixed ...