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: "Acrylic Aquarium Pros
Super clear (Unless you get a hazy used one but it can be buffed and polished)
Super light weight compared to glass
Easier to drill for bulkhead fittings
Can be refinished, re-polished and repaired if they break
Less likely to break from impact, Acrylic has a bit more give than glass. I’ve dropped a 50lb lighted hood down on a tank full of water and it didn’t break. The impact was tremendous.
Acrylic Aquarium Cons
Scratches super easy
Harder to clean because you have to be so careful not to scratch it
Expense – Acrylic tanks are typically more expensive per gallon
Some are not standard sizes, making it more difficult to find lids or lights to fit perfectly"

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