I'm building an aquarium. The size of my tank is going to be 8 feet by 3 feet with 5feet height. What is the better material to build an aquarium with (Glass or Acrylic)?
i would say glass because its a stronger material since its going to be a big tank hope that helps :-)
Glass. Acrylic can't take the strain. In any case you will need braces in there, 3 or 4 at least.
I have 2 rats. Had 3, notwithstanding the third grow to be born a runt and had many wellbeing themes lack of life about 2 weeks in the past (RIP Kev). you may't placed them in an aquarium. they opt for the air a cord cage promises them. I mean sure, you should use an aquarium (puppy shops do), notwithstanding the rats will be a lot happier with extra air. And extra room for that count number! Rats opt for homes with a minimum of two levels. (Mine has 4). they are truly intelligent, on a thanks to lose interest really!! maximum shops, even Walmart sells rat grain/pellets. also provide them treats often times. healthful snacks too! they could drink from a bowl, notwithstanding the water stay a lot purifier in a bottle. My rats do acceptable using "corn cob horse pellets bedding" from TSC. It help the cage no longer scent. And this is not any longer dusty; dusty bedding makes rats sneeze or doubtlessly inhale too a lot airborne dirt and dirt. also, it really is a foul theory to get a rat till you've various time. A healthful rat is a social rat. They love human interest and play time in a rat proofed room! So till you've about a million hour in holding with day to spend including your new friends, this is not any longer a sturdy theory. Rats are the acceptable
Dan is the man and said it all! All my large tanks are super thick acrylic. They are lighter than glass, more durable, and hold in heat better.... No matter the material, it needs to be thick. Obviously 1/4 inch material of glass or acrylic is not going to hold LOL (all my acrylic tanks are over 1 inch thick and high quality acrylic)
If okorder / Look at the Dubai Aquarium's tank with the largest acrylic panel that had been cast at that time (2008). Glass would not be a good choice for this large an aquarium. The silicone sealant used to make glass aquariums would be risky at five feet of water pressure.
