Jimmybtown Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Any preferences or experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Never did acrylic, too afraid to scratch it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, Muttley000 said: Never did acrylic, too afraid to scratch it Same here. I’ve always stuck to having glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmybtown Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 I have always use glass for that same reason. I just had a nice acrylic Tank pop up on one of my sale forums that got me contemplating this question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoutofwater Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I had an acrylic tank for 3 years and it was lightweight. It was all scratched to hell. I wouldn’t be afraid to get one again, just wouldn’t do one as narrow or not square like I had. It was a 65 half hex and was hard to clean the bends and was only like 18” front to back at the widest part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I wouldn’t be afraid of acrylic. As long as you use the proper tools to clean the viewing areas. And use the proper tools correctly. You will be fine. I’ve scratch both glass and acrylic. Worse search I’ve ever put in a tank was in a glass tank. I was in a in a hurry and ran the mag float almost across the entire front of the tank. Had a very large grain of sand or something in between the mag and the glass. Only one swipe and from that point forward all I seen was that scratch. Drive me nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjchiles Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 7 hours ago, Joe said: I wouldn’t be afraid of acrylic. As long as you use the proper tools to clean the viewing areas. And use the proper tools correctly. You will be fine. I’ve scratch both glass and acrylic. Worse search I’ve ever put in a tank was in a glass tank. I was in a in a hurry and ran the mag float almost across the entire front of the tank. Had a very large grain of sand or something in between the mag and the glass. Only one swipe and from that point forward all I seen was that scratch. Drive me nuts. I feel your pain Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathcoot Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I'd pick glass anyday under 300 gallons, much larger then that and you would probably want the lighter option acrylic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaireguy Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I have a 300 acrylic tank..it scratches to easy i hate it.but two people can move it with no problem empty I would go glass next..i hope to upgrade to a 375 to 400 next time..we have a sunroom that is screaming for a large tank.. I would love a 500.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmybtown Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 I am going to look at an acrylic tank tonight. Of course being lighter is nice, but according to google it is much stronger than glass. Anyone have buffing experience with these? How will I know if it is able to be buffed out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinelife Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Acrylic can be sanded even with fish in the tank. I have scratched both a glass and acrylic tank. I buff my tank every few years with an underwater kit that works with my magnets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I have an acrylic on the way. I think you get the look of the more expensive starfire glass too. Weight wasn’t a concern for me, but acrylic ended up being a lot cheaper when going custom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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