glass or acrylic tank??benefits???
1969058
We bought this for our glass tank. I wouldn't go acrylic as it will,scratch and will,discolor.
1969059
I've only had glass. I've had one tank for almost 20 years now. It's still perfect. No scratches. Possible scratching and possible discoloration would be my main worries about acrylic tanks. I tend to try to keep things a long time. Maybe a long-time user of acrylics could tell us all about these particular concerns.
1969060
This is a great hood and gives great light. I have it on my glass tank. I think it is made more for an All-Glass. I am not familiar with acrylic tanks.
1919248
Hi Raymond, You should ask your local pet store, like Petsmart, or Petco, what they think about using the Under Tank Heater with your plexi glass. The thickness of the plexiglass is also a factor, so you need to tell them how thick it is. I am using a glass tank, which I know works fine. Good luck, and Happy Holidays.David
1210798
I just did some more research, and the plastic one on the Multipure web site is about $130.00 cheaper. For that much less, I would go with the plastic one. http://www.multipure.com/aquadome.html
1668376
This is meant to rest on a glass lid. If your tank does not have one and you do not wish to buy one, you can have glass cut to fit the lid of your aquarium at your local hardware store. It is very inexpensive to have this done. You can also purchase a pre-made glass aquarium cover.
1548191
plastic - which is a love/hate relationship. I prefer glass so I can recycle and hate plastic - but it has a flip open top that reveals a small round hole for you to squeeze the oil out of which makes it less messy to squirt into things.
926237
no its for glass there are specific floats for acrylic. i wouldn't buy it for an acrylic tank if i were you
762718
This tank is made for any fish, in my case I use for a Betta is perfect. It is entirely ornamental. Advantage is acrylic and disadvantage can be easily scratched.
1724504
Plastic. It is very hard to keep the ph level right in this tank. Have been told by others with larger aquariums that smaller tanks are harder to maintain. Bought a 10 gallon tank and have had no problems
659054
Definitely tastes better in GLASS! ALSO, if you want to sanitize the bottle, it is dishwasher safe. I think the plastic ones seem 'icky' after a while, even with a good handwash (around the lip of the bottle). Plus they expire and you have to buy new anyway. The glass ones are substantially heavier, but well worth it. I bought a whole new sodastream system just so I could use the glass bottles! I was not happy with those rather expensive plastic ones that you just have to keep remembering to replace. No BPA worries with glass.
369044
The tank is acrylic. It's clear on 3 sides and black where the filter and pump compartment is.
439382
I don't know. It's probably best to contact Tetra. I don't really know the difference in a reptile tank and a fish tank. My guess in that it isn't a good idea, since it wasn't designed for fish the tank may not be able to hold up to the pressure of the water. The glass may not be the same standard as fish tanks, the sealant may not be strong enough either.
657607
I have a small acrylic tank as well and I've left the heater on overnight and for several days and it didn't affect the tank. The only thing you have to watch is it does cause the water to evaporate faster.
648577
Sure, I haven't tried it, but anything glass would work well. And that's great idea to make the glass a little safer. I'd recommend watching a YouTube video on how the full time guys do it, as they have tricks to keep bubbles out. Nathan www.wework180s.com
2006222
Inside the tank, because the UVA & UVB rays can't reach your reptile through the mesh cover. I hope this helps!
1629937
This aquarium is made of acrylic - not cheap plastic. They sound pretty much the same, but there's a difference in the clarity. This aquarium looks and feels like glass - except you don't have the issue of silicon which holds glass aquariums together. After having this aquarium, I have become a fan of acrylic.The aquarium is advertised as a 6.6 gallon, however, it actually holds more than that. I think it's rated 6.6 gallons to allow an inch or so of air space between water and lid.And yes, HMS81 is correct. When you put your gravel in, be careful about scratching the sides. This aquarium is made of acrylic - not cheap plastic. They sound pretty much the same, but there's a difference in the clarity. This aquarium looks and feels like glass - except you don't have the issue of silicon which holds glass aquariums together. After having this aquarium, I have become a fan of acrylic.The aquarium is advertised as a 6.6 gallon, however, it actually holds more than that. I think it's rated 6.6 gallons to allow an inch or so of air space between water and lid.And yes, HMS81 is correct. When you put your gravel in, be careful about scratching... » Read More This aquarium is made of acrylic - not cheap plastic. They sound pretty much the same, but there's a difference in the clarity. This aquarium looks and feels like glass - except you don't have the issue of silicon which holds glass aquariums together. After having this aquarium, I have become a fan of acrylic.The aquarium is advertised as a 6.6 gallon, however, it actually holds more than that. I think it's rated 6.6 gallons to allow an inch or so of air space between water and lid.And yes, HMS81 is correct. When you put your gravel in, be careful about scratching the sides. « Show Less
2052132
I haven't yet tried it over acrylic...Thanks for asking I will surely try this and see if it works better.
2059439
I don't see difference in container, because plastic is neutral as well as glass. If you store container in dry and dark place, it's all the same. If you keep it in direct sunlight, glass is a must. On another hand, if you drop it, consequences are different too.