Acrylic Vs Glass Aquarium Reef. Acrylic pros over glass including star fire - Better optical clarity better insulating capability must have for cold water tanks much lighter in weight far superior impact resistance some scratches can be polished out no silicone seams to leak acrylic done correctly will never leak from a seam or. Glass aquariums can be as much as 10 times as heavy as acrylic tanks making them much harder to move around.
It is widely accepted that acrylic is 16-17 times stronger than glass of the same thickness with much better impact resistance. Glass aquarium sizes over 1000 gallons are rare due to the thickness of glass required which makes them very heavy in comparison to acrylic. Be particularly careful of sand grains on cleaning pads and match the tool to the tank material.
Acrylic aquariums are lighter and stronger but acrylic scratches more easily than glass.
Overall I would recommend going with a glass aquarium as the pros outweigh the cons. Acrylic Aquariums Are Prone to Fabrication Flaws Since acrylic is a flexible non-rigid material the designshape of the aquarium and quality and craftsmanship of the weldingfabrication is critical to the integrity of the tank. The bow front need a larger stand or furniture to rest on. Acrylic tanks are more durable than the glass ones but tend to get scratched more easily.
