I've done some searching around and unable to find any, even anecdotal, information on durability of glass tanks (and by nature of discussion, acrylic's relative durability). Everyone knows acrylic is "much more durable" or resistant to cracking/breaking on the viewing panel, but how much so? How much force would it really take to break a non-tempered 1/2" panel on a 180 gallon tank, for example? What kinds of scenarios would break it, etc.?
Reason I'm asking is because I'm moving to a new house soon and putting in a 180 gallon tank (moving my 180 into the new tank). I have 3 kids, all under 4 years old. I'm going to build the tank in-wall and only the front viewing panel will be exposed to the basement, which is, at least in part, the kid's play area. Also will be near a pool table.
I'd rather go glass due to cost and scratch resistance, but I'm not sure I'd ever be *sure* the kids wouldn't do something to break it due to an accident, stray toy being thrown, etc. So... just how durable is 1/2" glass? Any opinions? Thanks!
Reason I'm asking is because I'm moving to a new house soon and putting in a 180 gallon tank (moving my 180 into the new tank). I have 3 kids, all under 4 years old. I'm going to build the tank in-wall and only the front viewing panel will be exposed to the basement, which is, at least in part, the kid's play area. Also will be near a pool table.
I'd rather go glass due to cost and scratch resistance, but I'm not sure I'd ever be *sure* the kids wouldn't do something to break it due to an accident, stray toy being thrown, etc. So... just how durable is 1/2" glass? Any opinions? Thanks!