I am going to be buying a new tank for my 2 goldfish next week. Is there an advantage to a glass tank over a plastic tank?
2006-11-11 17:22:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
I have to stay with glass for the simple reason that you can clean it with razor blades "scraping" the solid accumulating calcium or hard water deposits left when some of the water evaporates or some other reason. I have glass tanks that have endured razor scrapings for years with no noticable scratches on them. With the acrylic or plastic you cannot scrape on them to remove hard stains with out leaving instant scratches on the materiel. Glass tanks are heavier than the plastic but i still opt for glass.
2006-11-11 19:28:14 · answer #1 · answered by redbass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a fan of plastic ( acrylic ) tanks for the reasons of scratching ,algae damage, becoming filmy and blistering. I personally prefer glass. a glass tank is much easier to take care of and with goldfish being real good ammonia producers I would suggest glass.
2006-11-11 17:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by knight_in_burntarmor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acrylic tanks are stronger than glass and are less susceptible to leaks. I had glass tanks for years but I'm happy with a new Eclipse acrylic tank with the complete under the hood filtration system with the bio wheel. Easy to maintain and no outside of the tank filters exposed. Check it out.
2006-11-11 17:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glass tanks can break more easily and cost more but they aren't really better than acrylic. I have two goldfish in a 5 gal acrylic filtered aquarium and they seem very happy and healthy there.
2006-11-11 17:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by Linzy Rae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glass is a bit sturdier from my experience but plastic works just as well. Just remember to buy big and with filters for either. Goldfish are one of the messiest fish around. =)
2006-11-11 17:32:33 · answer #5 · answered by dancerinthedark 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should surely buy a fibre tank of good quality(that will cost you more)the glass tank is cheaper and is claer to see from far and maintenece is clean and urs the choice if u have that extra grand go buy the fibre one it onle advantage is its corners are moulded but glass tanks corners are box-like type but fibre ones have long life than glass tanks
2006-11-11 18:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't scratch the acrylic/plastic and I vote for plastic weighs less holds temp. etc. But goldfish don't care. ?;)~
2006-11-11 17:40:36 · answer #7 · answered by PaPa Norm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously glass
2006-11-11 21:10:44 · answer #8 · answered by Aris Molokai 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A glass tank will be clearer and won't be susceptable to scratches.
2006-11-11 17:25:50 · answer #9 · answered by Random Precision 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no there's no difference I've used both and the life expectancy is still the same.
2006-11-11 17:31:01 · answer #10 · answered by jenny s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋