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When you have yourself a little pet or a fish that you want to put in an aquarium, you will want to keep them happy and healthy as can be. So you probably already know the range of options can be somewhat overwhelming at times. Do I choose glass or acrylic? Now I know the well-being of a pet is the most important thing in the world to you and that is why you need to make an informed decision, not a guess. Whether you pick glass aquariums or acrylic tanks there are some differences that you need to be aware of.

Some Advantages of Acrylic

• Crystal clear clarity
• Stronger than glass for less chance of breakage
• More variety of styles giving better choices for custom work
• Acrylic is not as heavy as glass
• Less prone to cracking
• Will not leak
• Can be modified very quickly to allow extra accessories
• Greater insulation than glass
• Because acrylic is stronger and less likely to break more online stores stock acrylic over glass

Cons of Acrylic Aquariums

• Very pricey
• Can scratch quite easily
• Repairs are difficult
• Visual distortion can be an issue
• Over time acrylic can change to a slight yellow color

Acrylic tanks come in more shapes, since acrylic is more easily molded, than glass is. This definitely makes for an awesome conversation subject. An important thing to remember if you do take the fancy design route is that you must make sure that the air to water ratio of the tank is correct. If it isn’t then your fish could very well suffocate from lack of air.

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If you are plannig to keep your marine tank for a long time glass could be a good selection for you. As it will not change color or scratch over time. It will also be cheaper on the bank account than what a comparable acrylic tank would be.

Because glass tanks are not as strong as acrylic tanks and are more susceptible to breakage, it makes sense to keep your aquarium out of the high traffic zones in your home. And unless you throw yourself or something else at it, it’s not going to shatter on you.

Glass Aquarium Positives

• Lots of different shapes and sizes
• Durable
• Almost scratch resistant
• Cheaper to buy
• Won’t change color
• Very strong. Will not flex or bow
• Very popular

Cons for Glass Aquariums

• Heavier than acrylic, so needs a stand to take its weight
• Easily breakable
• Hard to drill holes for accessory additions
• Difficult to move when full with water, rock, etc.
• Limited on customizations
• Less insulated than acrylic
• Not as readily available from online distributors due to its fragility

With acrylic tanks your selections for design are limited only by your imagination. Don’t stress over design decision making just enjoy the experience and if you can’t find anything you like you can always get something made exactly to your preference.

If you are planning to put a lot of rock, decorations, or water into your tank, you’ll probably want to stick with a glass aquarium. The acrylics will bow under too much pressure, wherein the glass will only expand and breath to facilitate the extra weight.

Lastly the most important thing to consider is the health of your wet pets. If you keep their welfare in the forefront of your mind and choose the appropriate aquariums tanks then all will work out just fine.

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