Would you go with acrylic or glass for a 150 gallon tank?

GoBigGuy · Sep 9, 2014

So I am getting ready to pull the trigger on upgrading my tank to a 150gal and I am still torn between acrylic or glass. I know acrylic is stronger, lighter and clearer but it scratches really easy and with glass it can be cheaper, easier to clean and doesn't scratch as easy.

My question is what do YOU like and why? If money wasn't a concern what would you get?

AddictedtoSalt · Sep 9, 2014

I currently have a 110g acrylic and to be honest I wish it was glass. Yes acrylic is super clear and light, but 1 little spec of sand and its over. My tank got scratched last week while cleaning it and now looks like crap because of it.
My next tank will be glass for sure.

thedevilscandy · Sep 9, 2014

I'm all about acrylic. It does scratch easy, and harder to clean. But it's a lot stronger, a lot sturdier, and also insulates better. I'd rather have a few scratches and not worry about the tank cracking or shattering.

Jvilla58 · Sep 9, 2014

I wish I can go back and time and tell myself to get glass. Screw all these scratches on the acrylic. Takes away from the livestock inside looking at the scratches.

peter · Sep 9, 2014

Dont even think about it just get glass!

lhernandez101 · Sep 9, 2014

GLASS!!!!!

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babyjess210 · Sep 9, 2014

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oredith · Sep 9, 2014

glass

EricGZ · Sep 9, 2014

I also agree glass all the way

swiftism · Sep 9, 2014

Glass

exray · Sep 9, 2014

Glass all the way

Jetsetter57 · Sep 9, 2014

I'm stuck on acrylic. More options you can do on your own. Buffing out scratches, drilling, overflows. I know some people can drill glass with confidence but I'm not one of them. Acrylic on the other hand, no problem. And once you scratch glass, which can happen you're SOL. I've heard there's companies that can buff out acrylic while there's still water and livestock in it if things get too bad. That may just be a silly rumor. Nice to be able to move a 150 gal empty acrylic by yourself too. Scratches happen if you're not careful. This hobby seems to reward caution more than carelessness. Again just my opinion and experience please don't jump down my throat glassholes. Hah!

Zorro · Sep 9, 2014

I personally would go with glass.

805reef · Sep 9, 2014

I have acrylic and like that i don't have to worry about a seam busting. On the other hand it is scratched up bad. I called a company to get a quote to buff out the scratches with the tank still full. Over 700 bones! I'm going to live with the scratches

babyjess210 · Sep 9, 2014

805reef said:

You might want to read up on WayneL333 on RC about his acrylic tank

Goober · Sep 9, 2014

Scratches in acrylic are pretty easy to remove. Really just use 500 grit sand paper and gradually work your way up till you get to about 2000 grit and it'll be like new. Glass on the other hand can also scratch but getting the scratches out will require emptying the tank and getting solvents that might or might not work. Either way it's what's in your tank that really matters

BeanMachine · Sep 9, 2014

I've had my Leemar 3 years now and I've never scratched it once. Its Starphire... and always use a metal blade. Not saying its not possible but I've had acrylic tanks in the past and they had many scratches.

Six2seven · Sep 9, 2014

I would say glass all the way.

Bck2hobby · Sep 10, 2014

Glass here - i feel its clearer - *ducks* - easier on cleaning - more of an awe look at my tank -

Mr. Plant · Sep 10, 2014

I have had both....my vote is ACRYLIC....

Would you go with acrylic or glass for a 150 gallon tank?

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