acrylic or glass

jamest0o0 · 04/30/2008, 05:11 PM

well anyone of these days I will be ordering my new nano AIO set up, but I can't decide between acrylic or glass....

I know acrylic is clearer, but can scratch easy and I know glass doesn't scratch as easy, but isn't as clear...

I want this to be a really nice tank with great color and all, is there that much of a difference with glass and acrylic?

ReefingMadness · 04/30/2008, 05:21 PM

You could always go with low-iron glass ( Starfire ) . It is almost as clear as acrylic , and not so touchy.

hyperfocal · 04/30/2008, 05:23 PM

FWIW, I'll never own another acrylic tank. I want my tank to look new for more than a month.

Fazulka · 04/30/2008, 05:26 PM

Check this out;
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-11/newbie/index.php

I just happened to read it before I saw your thread. It has alot of info on your question.

jamest0o0 · 04/30/2008, 05:31 PM

thanks guys! yes my future 200g will probably be starfire (or any other tank that isn't an AIO)

jamest0o0 · 04/30/2008, 06:58 PM

yeah acrylic is good in so many ways, but then scratches so easy = [ I will probably end up going with glass.

04/30/2008, 05:11 PM	#1
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	acrylic or glass well anyone of these days I will be ordering my new nano AIO set up, but I can't decide between acrylic or glass.... I know acrylic is clearer, but can scratch easy and I know glass doesn't scratch as easy, but isn't as clear... I want this to be a really nice tank with great color and all, is there that much of a difference with glass and acrylic?

04/30/2008, 05:21 PM	#2
ReefingMadness Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Benton, MO Posts: 413	You could always go with low-iron glass ( Starfire ) . It is almost as clear as acrylic , and not so touchy. __________________ Ain't no fun when the rabbit has the gun. Current Tank Info: Oceanic BioCube 29, 40 lbs. LR, 20 lbs. LS, Maxi-Jet 1200 return pump, Radion xR30w Gen. 3, MP10, and ReefLink

04/30/2008, 05:23 PM	#3
hyperfocal Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edge of oblivion Posts: 1,708	FWIW, I'll never own another acrylic tank. I want my tank to look new for more than a month. __________________ "Froth at the top, dregs at bottom, but the middle excellent." -- Voltaire Current Tank Info: getting back into the hobby

04/30/2008, 05:31 PM	#5
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	thanks guys! yes my future 200g will probably be starfire (or any other tank that isn't an AIO) __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby

04/30/2008, 06:58 PM	#6
jamest0o0 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,325	yeah acrylic is good in so many ways, but then scratches so easy = [ I will probably end up going with glass. __________________ Planning on new tank, been about 5-6 years since I've been in the hobby

04/30/2008, 05:26 PM	#4
Fazulka Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 115	Check this out; http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-11/newbie/index.php I just happened to read it before I saw your thread. It has alot of info on your question.