nature acrylic fish tank/Aquarium

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One advantage of Acrylic Aquariums is their weight and strong. Acrylic Fish Tanks are significantly lighter than Glass Aquariums and are much easier to move from one place to another. Acrylic can also be bent into many different shapes and sizes and is held together through chemical bonds rather than silicone. Although acrylic is generally clearer than glass because most glass has a green tint; it is more likely to scratch. As a result, this can ruin the viewing pane, but thankfully it can be buffed out using an Acrylic Scratch Removal Kit. Acrylic Aquariums are also easier to customize because holes for drains and returns can be drilled yourself with a hole saw.

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Aquarium Tips

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Some Glass Aquariums are built with low iron or starphire glass. This glass has little or no green tint and is coveted by hobbyists for its scratch resistance properties and clarity. Low iron glass is more expensive than normal glass, so it is typical for a manufacture to install a low iron front viewing pane and then build the rest of the aquarium from standard glass.

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Choose an aquarium that best meets your needs. For most aquarists, a standard glass aquarium is perfectly fine. If the aquarium is larger than 55 gallons, consider purchasing a reef ready aquarium for the easy addition of a sump.

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