Acylic tanks

[ellisz]

Anyone have a acrylic tank and like it? I have always had glass and liked the look of acrylic but have heard bad stories of cleaning them. I got a friend that is offering a good deal on a 125 acrylic but even he had bad stories of cleaning.

Hate to pass up a deal but don't want a PITA tank.

Thoughts?

 

[roka64]

I like glass, but if you are getting a great deal, go for it. Just be careful when you clean it.

 

[angelscrx]

You can sand, buff, and polish an acrylic back to like new condition but you can't do that to glass. Acrylic has it advantages (weight) and disadvantages (scratch prone).

 

[Guest]

I have to say that most people I have talked to have said they do not like their acrylic tanks.

I think it is a matter of prefrence but I guess the scratching affect is one aspect. Also a lot of people in my reef club love to take macro pics with their fancy cameras and it is not as good as glass.

I would probably go for it if it is a great deal. Other than being careful while putting in your LR, and a little bit of staying on top of cleaning.

 

[Badger]

We have a few acrylic tanks, I've never had a problem with them. Any that have been scratched are easy to buff out. All of ours look fantastic. Definitely would prefer over glass.

 

[ellisz]

Thanks all. $100 for a a used acrylic 125. Good enough? I am still on the fence about wanting a 125 or a 180 too.

funny thing is the guy selling the acrylic tank bought a 125 glass tank to replace the acrylic

 

[melosu58]

That almost sounds like too good a deal to pass up. I `d get it

 

[roka64]

I would JUMP on that deal!!! My 125 glass was a little over $300.