Acrylic vs. Glass – Aquariums / Fish Tanks – Which is better? Pros & Cons | Tank Terrors

Acrylic vs. Glass – Aquariums / Fish Tanks – Which is better? Pros & Cons | Tank Terrors: "Glass Aquarium Cons
Heavy – A glass tank is much much heavier than the same size Acrylic tank, making it harder to move
Glass can be drilled for bulkhead fittings but it’s much more nerve racking than drilling Acrylic
Not as efficient at holding in temperature compared to Acrylic
Scratches can not be fixed
Harder to fix if you chip or crack a panel, since replacement is usually needed unless it is a small chip
Not quite as clear as Acrylic
Acrylic Tanks are great, they are light and easy to move. As well as easy to fix and repair. However they do have some downfalls as well. I tend to prefer them myself, especially in larger tanks because of the weight issue alone. I also like the flexibility of Acrylic, it can be cut and modified much easier. However it also scratches much easier too, this is the one thing many people prefer glass. I’ll leave it up to you."



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