Acrylic or Glass?

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Acrylic or Glass?

Postby MidasKnight on Mon May 31, 2004 6:26 pm

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Weight, cost, durability?
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Acrylic or Glass?

Postby MidasKnight on Mon May 31, 2004 6:29 pm

Clarity, maintenance?
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Acrylic or Glass?

Postby stilllearnin on Mon May 31, 2004 11:53 pm

glass:
less likely to scratch
clearer 1/2" thick or less
cheaper for 1/2" or less


acrylic:
lighter
clearer for anything 5/8" and up (except for starfire or gemfire glass)

cheaper for large tanks
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Acrylic or Glass?

Postby MidasKnight on Tue Jun 01, 2004 12:37 am

Thanks stilllearnin, you are still the fish-god.
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