Need help......glass or acrylic

ffmedicman · 04/15/2014, 09:36 AM

I am looking to purchase my first big tank. I was going to buy glass until I recently read here that a few people were springing leaks or having complete tank failures. I know that acrylic is stronger but will scratch easily. Glass looks better and seams to be easier to clean without scratching it. I live in California where we have earthquakes and I want to know what tank would be the safest to have in my house. What do you guys think?

Jchris896 · 04/15/2014, 10:09 AM

If your main concern is the safest tank to have in the event of an earthquake, I would take a read through this thread from a few years ago.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=206438

thegrun · 04/15/2014, 10:12 AM

How big is big?

ffmedicman · 04/15/2014, 10:26 AM

120 gallons. Big for me since I'm upgrading from a 20.

rouzbeh · 04/15/2014, 11:47 AM

here is a video from vividaquariums about this subject.

Dmorty217 · 04/15/2014, 11:51 AM

If a 120g is what you are looking for then glass is your best option since there are many tanks made in that size, all of those being glass. Glass will also be cheaper and not scratch like acrylic will. Downside to that is weight of the tank. Glass is common up to 265g, after that acrylic makes more sense

thegrun · 04/15/2014, 12:03 PM

For a 120 glass for sure. I would go eurobraced starfire glass.

04/15/2014, 09:36 AM	#1
ffmedicman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3	Need help......glass or acrylic I am looking to purchase my first big tank. I was going to buy glass until I recently read here that a few people were springing leaks or having complete tank failures. I know that acrylic is stronger but will scratch easily. Glass looks better and seams to be easier to clean without scratching it. I live in California where we have earthquakes and I want to know what tank would be the safest to have in my house. What do you guys think?

04/15/2014, 10:26 AM	#4
ffmedicman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3	Need help......glass or acrylic 120 gallons. Big for me since I'm upgrading from a 20. Last edited by ffmedicman; 04/15/2014 at 10:33 AM.

04/15/2014, 11:51 AM	#6
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	If a 120g is what you are looking for then glass is your best option since there are many tanks made in that size, all of those being glass. Glass will also be cheaper and not scratch like acrylic will. Downside to that is weight of the tank. Glass is common up to 265g, after that acrylic makes more sense __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

04/15/2014, 10:09 AM	#2
Jchris896 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 58	If your main concern is the safest tank to have in the event of an earthquake, I would take a read through this thread from a few years ago. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=206438

04/15/2014, 10:12 AM	#3
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	How big is big?

04/15/2014, 11:47 AM	#5
rouzbeh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Tehran,Iran Posts: 20	here is a video from vividaquariums about this subject.

04/15/2014, 12:03 PM	#7
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	For a 120 glass for sure. I would go eurobraced starfire glass.