The
Acrylic Advantage...
Lighter...
Acrylic aquariums are approximately
50%
lighter than glass aquariums. A
300 gallon glass aquarium would
take at least six strong people
to carry, while an acrylic aquarium
would require only two!
Stronger... Acrylic
aquariums are approximately 17
times stronger than glass aquariums.
This allows for more design options,
as aquariums can be longer and
taller. Plus they have a greater
impact resistance.
Clearer... Acrylic
aquariums allow more than 98% of
light to pass through; glass only
allows 70%. You see a truer representation
of inhabitants inside. There is
less distortion and no silicone
to discolor.
More
Flexible... Acrylic
aquariums made with p-roper material
thickness allow some flexibility,
adding to strength. Glass has little
or no flexibility and has been
known to explode when accidentally
bumped.
Seamless... A
molecular bonding process is used
to seam acrylic aquariums.
Compared to glass, acrylic allows
design versatility, thus eliminating
some seams.
Machinable... When
acrylic aquariums are correctly
drilled, routed, cut and tooled,
there is no loss in strength. Glass
loses its strength when drilled
and can be very dangerous.
Insulating... Acrylic
aquariums maintain a more constant
water temperature because acrylic
offers four times the insulation
of glass. An acrylic aquarium will
not cool down or heat up as fast
as a glass aquarium in the event
of a power failure.