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Old 05-02-2008, 12:35 PM   #4 (permalink)
mostlycichlids
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Originally Posted by joephys View Post
Acrylic
Pros:

Very light
Stronger than glass
More transparent
Holds heat in better.

Cons:

Scratches easily
Euro-bracing can make maintenance difficult
expensive
sides can bow out

Glass Pros:
relatively cheap
more expensive low iron glass is almost as clear as acrylic
doesn't scratch easily
Easier to find
typically doesn't have euro-bracing so maintenance is easier

Glass cons
Heavy
Thicker standard glass will look greener
tempered glass can't be drilled.
Nice list of pros and cons!
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