glass vs. acrylic????

[glennr1978]

I'm going to be tearing down my tank pretty soon, but I'm also already planning a new one. I've never had an acrylic tank, but there definitely seem to be some advantages if I were to go that route.

I like the fact that the tank won't shatter since I have 2 small children. Also, I may be wrong, but don't acrylic tanks have clarity that rivals starphire gl***** Of course the down side to acrylic is the fact that it scratches easily. I think I would be okay with that, especially knowing that the tank won't shatter.

Another thing that makes acrylic appealing is the fact that it will be alot easier to get a tank to my exact dimensions, and specifications.

So, other than the threat of the tank getting scratched up easily, are there anymore downsides that I should be aware of?

[ballardjr2000]

i have both types of tanks, glass 90g and 65g acrylic. the acrylic scratches real easy especially if sand gets caught in the magnet cleaner. however with a acrylic you can get a scratch removal kit (aka fine sand paper) and remove them. i had to do this with my tank after the movers put all my equipment in it and shipped it. about 4 hrs of work and its like new. also with acrylic it can yellow with age. just another down side of it. as for clarity i don't notice much deferance between the glass and acrylic. also a plus side for the acrylic besides shapes sizes etc. is the acrylic wieghs less. just some little FYI