Acrylic Fish Tank or Glass Fish Tank?
1. Understand the nature of the material 1) Acrylic fish tank Acrylic is a transparent plastic, often referred to as plexiglass. It is known for its high transparency, light weight and strong impact resistance. Acrylic fish tanks are generally lighter than glass fish tanks of the same size and are less likely to break. 2) Glass fish tank Glass is a hard material formed from silica sand (silicon dioxide) melted at high temperatures. Glass fish tanks usually use tempered glass, which is specially treated to be harder and more durable than ordinary glass. 2. Compare key factors 1) Transparency The transparency of acrylic fish tanks is usually higher than that of glass fish tanks. The light transmittivity of acrylic can be as high as 92%, which means that the visual effect of viewing the inside of the aquarium through acrylic is clearer and brighter. However, acrylic is easy to scratch and may affect transparency ove...