Old Acrylic tanks?

Skurj

Gambusia
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Knocking around the idea of going with an acrylic tank for my first large tank. (180g) Anyone own an acrylic tank for a long time (5yrs+) how well do they age? Does Acrylic 'yellow' or anything like that? I know it is easier to scratch, has this been an inevitability over tong term ownership? Is it even noticeable when wet?

Appreciate any feedback.
 

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Jack Dempsey
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I've had ancient ones - no problem. They do get scruffed/scratched - I didn't bother cleaning them up - but that can be done. They do not "yellow" but might get a little opaque, but not to the point where you can't see through.
 

joe jaskot

Dovii
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Unless you are extremely careful, an acrylic tank will scratch. Have not yet seen an old one without a scratch. Whereas older glass tanks can remain scratch free. To me, one of the only benefits of an acrylic tank is it's light weight.
 

Jc1119

Feeder Fish
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They do scratch but can be buffed out pretty easily. I've even done it with water and fish in it.

Scratches on glass? Not so much and I have 2 with pretty bad scratches I'm kinda stuck with.

Acrylic is much easier to work with down the road in my experience.


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