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What materials other than glass and acrylic can be used for an aquarium?
I want to upgrade my RES's tank, and was considering building something myself. What material's are safe to use? I was hoping to use plexiglass on the front, and something cheaper for the other three sides and the bottom. Thanks!
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- gallianomom2001Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
My enclosures are made out of melamine. It's water proof once you seal the edges with silicone and it looks nice-comes in a variety of colors. It's heavy though. You can also buy cages like Vision made from extruded plastic.
Source(s): Owner/breeder of snakes www.franclycac.com - 5 years ago
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)
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Plastic is one of the biggest recommended bodies for a fish tank. It seems that it would break easily and not protect the fish, but it works perfectly.