Looking to do a custom tank but I'm back and forth on whether or not to go glass or acrylic.
I for sure want to do some sort of square shape, between 4'-5'. I've been playing around with glass cages and looks like I can only go 3' wide before I can't get it shipped to my house. This has me considering acrylic now. (and cost as I have a local fish shop that makes their own, delivers, and sets in place)
What are some pros and cons of acrylic tanks on maintenance that's not like a glass aquarium (I've only had glass).
My main concerne is scratching and coralline. I don't plan on having any scape within 1' of the edges anyway but cleaning it has me worried. I know you can't have urchins (not a big deal) but will other inhabitants scratch it? (crabs, conches, nori holder).
I guess anyone with acrylic what preventative measures do you take to protect the tank and how to you clean/maintain it?
I for sure want to do some sort of square shape, between 4'-5'. I've been playing around with glass cages and looks like I can only go 3' wide before I can't get it shipped to my house. This has me considering acrylic now. (and cost as I have a local fish shop that makes their own, delivers, and sets in place)
What are some pros and cons of acrylic tanks on maintenance that's not like a glass aquarium (I've only had glass).
My main concerne is scratching and coralline. I don't plan on having any scape within 1' of the edges anyway but cleaning it has me worried. I know you can't have urchins (not a big deal) but will other inhabitants scratch it? (crabs, conches, nori holder).
I guess anyone with acrylic what preventative measures do you take to protect the tank and how to you clean/maintain it?