As Van mentioned, when you go to certain areas you see a lot more acrylic than glass.
I have a 60gal aquarium and enjoy it very much. Especially the weight (I have been transferred 3 times in one year). In regards to scratching, it certainly does scratch more easily than glass but it also repairs perfectly well. after I bought the tank I thought that my next one would be glass, but now I am leaning towards acrylic for my next one.
Psychologically I feel in my gut that acrylic is stronger as well. I'm sure that is not the case, but when I think about a glass tank being held together with silicone vs my tank I just feel better somehow.
Not to tag onto your post but...
Van, if I have used windex in the past is it too late to deal with. Can I just buff out my acrylic to get my clarity back, I have definitely noticed some degredation. Also, where do you get the acrylic cleaners and brushes from? I am presently using a magnet but have to be extremely cautious as you mention. I purchased an acrylic repair kit from J&L but would like to have something that I can use on a regular basis.
At any rate, sorry to do that to you Tigger, I love my acrylic tank, but I'm sure that I would love a 180 gal Starfire as well!
Rob
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