Large Fowler tank recommendations

[hardcorn77]

I’m going to be setting up a larger Fowler system in my basement late spring early summer. I’m at a crossroads with glass or acrylic so I’m looking for opinions. I like acrylic because in my experience I’ve never seen one fail not saying that it can’t. I also like glass because of the price compared to acrylic but I’m scared of it eventually failing after a long period of time. I’m looking between 135 and 240 gallons so shoot me your opinions on my little dilemma.

 

[JumboShrimp]

There are posts on here about some manufacture's glass tanks failing daily (ok-- slight exaggeration), and some manufacture's glass tanks having zero-such complaints. I think if you use the right manufacturer, you should be able to have a nice (quality) glass tank and still sleep well. Best wishes!

 

[Boehmtown]

I choose glass unless the insulation of the tank matters in your specific situation. I would also consider and something I'm gonna do eventually is do a ground level pond. Really cool with a Fowler cause you can hand feed etc sitting next to it.

 

[hardcorn77]

I choose glass unless the insulation of the tank matters in your specific situation. I would also consider and something I'm gonna do eventually is do a ground level pond. Really cool with a Fowler cause you can hand feed etc sitting next to it.

I thought about the pond thing years ago with primitive Jurassic fish but wasn’t ever stable enough to commit to it.