| Buying aquarium fish tanks can be a big | | | | other, however. For instance, if you are planning |
| investment, whether you're buying for the first | | | | to buy a large tank, you may want acrylic |
| time or are buying a replacement. With so many | | | | because it's lighter or you may want a glass tank |
| choices now available in pet or fish stores, you | | | | because it will cost less. |
| want to get the best possible tank for your | | | | Before you purchase you must determine how |
| money. You may actually find the whole process | | | | much space you have in your home. Fish tanks |
| quite overwhelming! While years ago, glass was | | | | are a great addition to the décor of any |
| the only choice, now the addition of acrylic has | | | | home but not if they're crowded. The amount of |
| provided aquarium owners with many more | | | | extra space you have in your home and the |
| options. | | | | number of fish you're planning to get will play a |
| Acrylic or Glass? | | | | large part in the size tank you buy. |
| Choosing between an acrylic or glass tank can be | | | | If you're a first-time fish owner, you should start |
| a tough decision because there are pros and cons | | | | with at least a 10-gallon tank. This size will give |
| for both of them. Acrylic tanks have many | | | | you enough room to have several fish, still |
| advantages that glass ones don't but you're going | | | | providing them with plenty of room while learning |
| to pay a much higher price for those advantages. | | | | all you can about raising fish. |
| · Acrylic tanks are more durable than | | | | Accessories |
| glass tanks and less likely to break. | | | | Tropical fish keeping involves more than just |
| · Acrylic tanks are offered in unique and | | | | aquarium fish tanks. There are certain accessories |
| customized sizes because they are one-piece | | | | your fish will need so you may as well purchase |
| tanks that are melded together. | | | | them when you purchase your tank. Pet stores |
| · Acrylic tanks can be ordered through | | | | will often give you a discount if you buy |
| the mail whereas most major carriers will not | | | | everything at once. Some of the supplies you |
| deliver glass ones. | | | | might buy with your aquarium fish tank are a |
| · Acrylic tanks are lighter weight and | | | | water filtration system, heaters, hoods, lights, |
| easier to handle. | | | | gravel and water testing kit. |
| · Glass tanks don't get scratches as easy | | | | Although buying something new is usually the best |
| as acrylic aquarium fish tanks. | | | | choice, many people like to shop around at thrift |
| · Glass tanks are much less expensive. | | | | stores for used tanks at a lower cost. This is |
| Size of your Aquarium Fish Tank | | | | great if you can find a good deal; however, |
| The two most important factors when choosing | | | | always make sure the tank doesn't leak before |
| aquarium fish tanks are size and material (acrylic | | | | making the purchase. |
| or glass). One may have some bearing on the | | | | |