Clear for life tanks

[Andrewk5018]

Does anyone here use these tanks? I’m looking to upgrade to a 220 and i definitely do not want to carry another 400+lb tank into my basement. Are these worth it? Good quality acrylic? Theres other small companies that make the tanks too but they’re a bit more expensive and don’t ship free. Wondering if the extra $4-600 is worth it

 

[bblumberg]

They are serviceable tanks. Not high end, but not junk either. I have a 75g corner and had a 125. The acrylic is a bit on the thin side and the seams on my 75g are definitely not perfect (but it doesn't leak). I sold the 125 after about 10 years. If you are on a tight budget, then Clear for LIfe is ok. If you can afford a higher quality tank, I'd go for it.

 

[KrisReef]

I bought a 55g 15 years ago because it was a bargain price. The material was thin on that tank. I got rid of it later, and didn’t miss it. Since then I have been more careful to inspect wall thickness on acrylic tanks to avoid the distortion.

 

[Pistondog]

Acrylic tanks do need a polish every now and then. Gave mine one lastweekend, best its ever looked.

 

[Andrewk5018]

What thickness should a 8x2x2 be? 1” at least id assume right?

 

[Gatorpa]

I’d always buy glass over acrylic, yes they weight more but how often do you move it?
No change that glass yellows, and far less likely to scratch

 

[Pistondog]

What thickness should a 8x2x2 be? 1” at least id assume right?

I think it depends on the design, rimless or other.

 

[bblumberg]

Clear for Life uses rather thin acrylic. To compensate for this, they use larger than Eurobrace for the tank tops, leaving only relatively small areas open.

 

[C_AWOL]

If you're custom ordering the acrylic tank from them or anyone else, I would strongly suggest asking for a thickness upgrade to reduce/eliminate any potential bowing.
You'll thank me later when it becomes less easy to scratch due to having less of a bow.