Acrylic Aquarium
Taking Good Care Of Your Acrylic Aquarium
The practice of keeping aquariums came about in the late 1800’s. They were fairly crude. Usually these ancient aquariums only had one side that was made of glass, with the other three sides being made of metal or wood. Most aquariums consisted of fish that were native to the region of its owner simply because of availability. Also most old school fish tanks contained only fresh water fish. The reason being that salt water would corrode the metal frame that held the aquarium together.
Aquariums drastically changed in the 1960’s with the invention of silicone adhesive. Metal frames became obsolete and more people started to keep salt water fish and invertebrates. More recently glass tanks have become less frequently used due to the flexibility of acrylic. Literally flexibility! Acrylic aquariums are far more for forgiving than there glass counterparts. If a heavy object strikes a glass tank, it will almost certainly break. The flexibility of an acrylic tank will prevent this catastrophe from happening. In addition, acrylic offers more flexibility in design than glass. Acrylic aquariums have been made into everything from coffee tables to gum ball machines.
That being said, there is a short downfall to owning an acrylic aquarium. They do scratch more easily than glass. When cleaning your aquarium, be careful not to use paper towels, and harsh or abrasive chemicals, as they can scratch the acrylic surface of the aquarium. Always use a cleaner specifically labeled safe for acrylic. Use plastic or rubber scrubbers, rather than metal to clean the sides of an acrylic tank. Be careful not to accidentally pick up a piece of substrate or gravel while cleaning the inside of the tank. However, if you do happen to scratch an acrylic aquarium, all is not lost. The tank can be repaired, unlike glass. There are acrylic repair kits available at specialty pet stores, your local hardware store and of course online.
When purchasing an acrylic aquarium kit, there will be many different options to choose from, at many different price points. Aquarium kits can be purchased at places such as specialty aquatic pet stores, from huge retail chains, or again online. A fish lover can choose from small cylinder shaped tanks that can double as a coffee table lamp to wall huge wall sized aquariums. While, there are some basic things that will be included in most kits, such as, a filter, some substrate or coral and sometimes lighting, the kits themselves can vary greatly. It really doesn’t matter where you buy your starter kit, but keep in mind that it is extremely important to buy your fish from a reputable dealer. Don’t buy fish that are hovering near the surface, or that are located in a tank with other dead fish. Fish diseases are extremely communicable. Be weary of a fish dealer that refuses to catch a specific fish out of the tank for you. After all this is going to be your fish and you have a right to choose.
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Clear for Life Rectangle 30 Gallon Acrylic Aquarium – Freshwater tank
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MAG FLOAT Mini Acrylic aquarium cleaner $3.76 |
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18mm 70pcs AQUARIUM FROSTED ACRYLIC LUCITE LEAFS BEADS TZ1190 $2.29 |
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2 Gallon AquaView LED 360 ACRYLIC Fish AQUARIUM Tank-EUC $13.00 |
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2 Gallon AquaView PETCO BRAND LED 360 ACRYLIC Fish AQUARIUM Tank-EUC $12.50 |
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Slightly Used 30 Gallon Acrylic Tenecor Aquarium w/ Built-in Overflow & more… $150.00 |
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Lot/2 Wall Mount Hanging Acrylic Bubble Display Bowl Fish Aquarium Flowers Candy $28.00 |
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9mm 500pcs FROSTED AQUARIUM ACRYLIC LUCITE FLOWER BEADS TZ1139 $10.95 |
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18mm 350pcs AQUARIUM FROSTED ACRYLIC LUCITE LEAF BEADS TZ1190 $11.45 |
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Acrylic Aquarium Tank Scratch Removal Buffer Kit $40.95 |
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17mm 50pcs AQUARIUM ACRYLIC LUCITE PETAL BEADS CHARMS TZ1175 $1.28 |
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Crystal Clear Aquarium cleaner polisher kit, Reef Safe $18.00 |
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Acrylic Aquarium Scratch Removal Kit, LIFEGARD AQUATICS $39.50 |
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FLOATING ACRYLIC AQUARIUM MAGNET – SMALL, 1 PACK, MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, GULFSTR $15.53 |
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FLOATING GLASS & ACRYLIC AQUARIUM MAGNET- MINI, 1 PACK, MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, G $10.35 |
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1″ BULKHEAD SXS, 3 PACK, PARTS-ACRYLIC PRODUCTS, ESHOPPS INC., AQUARIUM $11.50 |
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FLOATING ACRYLIC AQUARIUM MAGNET – LARGE, 1 PACK, MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, GULFSTR $56.39 |
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1.5″ BULKHEAD SXS, 2 PACK, PARTS-ACRYLIC PRODUCTS, ESHOPPS INC., AQUARIUM $10.44 |
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FLOATING ACRYLIC AQUARIUM MAGNET – MEDIUM, 1 PACK, MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, GULFST $25.07 |
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1-1.5″ U-TUBES, 1 PACK, PARTS-ACRYLIC PRODUCTS, ESHOPPS INC., AQUARIUM $7.81 |
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1-1/4″ U-TUBES, 2 PACK, PARTS-ACRYLIC PRODUCTS, ESHOPPS INC., AQUARIUM $10.12 |
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2FT X 1″ FLEX HOSE, 1 PACK, PARTS-ACRYLIC PRODUCTS, ESHOPPS INC., AQUARIUM $11.43 |
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3FT X 1″ FLEX HOSE, 1 PACK, PARTS-ACRYLIC PRODUCTS, ESHOPPS INC., AQUARIUM $12.71 |
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4FT X 1″ FLEX HOSE, 1 PACK, PARTS-ACRYLIC PRODUCTS, ESHOPPS INC., AQUARIUM $13.97 |
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6FT X 1″ FLEX HOSE, 1 PACK, PARTS-ACRYLIC PRODUCTS, ESHOPPS INC., AQUARIUM $17.80 |
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Mag Float Extra Large Aquarium Algae Magnet Acrylic – Model 510A $181.95 |
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Mag Float Pro Aquarium Algae Magnet for Glass or Acrylic – Model 1000 $329.95 |
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Marineland Eclipse Acrylic Hexgon Aquarium System $48.87 |
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Clear Plastic Acrylic Display Case Betta Fish Aquarium Container $8.29 |
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17mm 50pcs AQUARIUM ACRYLIC LUCITE PETAL BEADS CHARMS TZ1175 $2.29 |
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100 Gallon TruVu Acrylic Aquarium for freshwater or saltwater setup Local PickUp $199.99 |
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17mm 250pcs AQUARIUM ACRYLIC LUCITE PETAL BEADS CHARMS TZ1175 $11.45 |
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Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Algae Pad for Acrylic Aquarium $3.39 |
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Acrylic Plexiglass Aquarium Tank Scratch Removal Kit $39.99 |
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Mag Float 360 Floating Acrylic Aquarium Tank Cleaner $37.88 |
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Mag-Float Small 35A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Magnet $12.95 |
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Mag-Float 360A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $41.95 |
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Mag-Float 130A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $19.95 |
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Aquarium Fish Tank Deco Nano Reef 2 Gallon Acrylic Complete New 10″x7″x7″ $69.99 |
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18mm 70pcs AQUARIUM FROSTED ACRYLIC LUCITE LEAFS BEADS TZ1190 $0.98 |
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Mag Float 25A Magnet Aquarium Acrylic Algae Cleaner NEW $9.99 |
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Acrylic Bubble Counter – Aquarium FishTank CO2 Diffuser $4.70 |
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12″ Pro Algae Scraper Kent Marine Acrylic Aquarium $15.26 |
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24″ Pro Algae Scraper Kent Marine Acrylic Aquarium $20.36 |
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Hand Algae Scraper Short Kent Marine Acrylic Aquarium $10.16 |
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Pro Scraper Wide Acrylic/Glass Aquarium Algae Remover $5.95 |
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35″ Pro Algae Scraper Kent Marine Acrylic Aquarium $25.46 |
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Aqueous Mini Bow 2.5 Fish Pet Aquarium Tank Acrylic Glass Tank Rocks Pump Light $19.99 |
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BLUE ACRYLIC BETTA BOWL FISH TANK AQUARIUM BETA BB10 $9.99 |
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600 gallon acrylic aquarium w/ custom stand and LED light fixture awesome !! $3,800.00 |
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Aqueon Magnet Glass or Acrylic Cleaner Large Aquarium $22.00 |
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Aqueon Magnet Glass or Acrylic Cleaner Small Aquarium $8.00 |
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Xerapol Bath / Aquarium Plastic Polish & Acrylic And PlexiGlas Scratch Remover $9.45 |
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JW Pet Desktop Aquarium Algae Scrubber 10″ Acrylic Glass Fish Tank $5.99 |
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JW Pet Desktop Aquarium Algae Scraper 10″ Acrylic Glass Fish Tank $5.99 |
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Mag Float 360A RPL Pad/Felt 361 Large Acrylic Aquarium $5.99 |
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API Safe & Easy Aquarium Glass Acrylic Cleaner 8 oz $6.99 |
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New 5 Gal Marineland Eclipse Acrylic Aquarium Kit System $48.80 |
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Mirage Non-Toxic Acrylic & Glass Aquarium/Fish Tank Cleaner & Polish ATM $7.15 |
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2-1/2 gallon mini-bowfront fish tank aquarium pink/red 50/50 bulb acrylic nice $29.95 |
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20 Gallon Acrylic Aquarium W/ Actinic Blue + HQI Light, $375.00 |
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20 Gallon Acrylic Aquarium W/ Power Compact Light, Refu $300.00 |
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20 Gallon Acrylic Aquarium W/ Power Compact Light Fixtu $300.00 |
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20 Gallon Acrylic Aquarium w/ Actinic Blue + HQI Light $379.95 |
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Fish Tank Deco Nano Reef Aquarium Kit Acrylic 1 Gallon Complete New $53.99 |
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Glass Acrylic Divider Suction Holder Aquarium 4 pcs set $7.99 |
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Glass Acrylic Divider Suction Holder Aquarium 2 pcs set $1.50 |
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NOVUS ACRYLIC JELLYFISH ART DESKTOP AQUARIUM JELLY FISH TANK SCRATCH REMOVER KIT $8.95 |
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Fish Aquarium / 400 Gallon / Acrylic $4,500.00 |
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Mag Float Large Aquarium Algae Magnet for Acrylic – Model 360A $38.95 |
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Mag Float 130A Magnet Aquarium Acrylic Algae Cleaner $18.99 |
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Mag Float 25A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $8.98 |
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MAG FLOAT Floating Acrylic Aquarium Cleaners 4 Sizes $9.95 |
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MAG FLOAT Floating Acrylic Aquarium Cleaners 4 Sizes $11.95 |
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MAG FLOAT Floating Acrylic Aquarium Cleaners 4 Sizes $44.95 |
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Novus Plastic Polish #3 8oz $5.39 Removes heavy scratches and abrasions from most acrylic surfaces. Use when damage is too severe to be restored with NOVUS No. 2 polish…. |
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Taiche – Acrylic Painting – Fish – Ryukin Goldfish – goldfish, ryukin, fantail, fish,aquarium fish, fresh water fish,red and white fish – Light Switch Covers – single toggle switch $11.75 Ryukin Goldfish – goldfish, ryukin, fantail, fish,aquarium fish, fresh water fish,red and white fish Light Switch Cover is new and handcrafted utilizing unique process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic-like finish. SET OF MATCHING SCREWS IS INCLUDED giving it a perfect finishing touch. Made of durable metal material…. |
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Taiche – Acrylic Painting – Fish – Ryukin Goldfish – goldfish, ryukin,fantail, fish, aquarium fish,fresh water fish, red and white fish – Light Switch Covers – single toggle switch $11.75 Ryukin Goldfish – goldfish, ryukin,fantail, fish, aquarium fish,fresh water fish, red and white fish Light Switch Cover is new and handcrafted utilizing unique process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic-like finish. SET OF MATCHING SCREWS IS INCLUDED giving it a perfect finishing touch. Made of durable metal material…. |
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Brillianize Plastic and Glass Cleaning Kit $16.95 America’s #1 rated anti-static cleaner and polish for plastics. The perfect cleaner for cleaning all sorts of plastic and glass products. It not only cleans great but is also Anti-Static which reduces dust keeping things like televisions and and tv screen protectors (which seem to be dust magnets) looking great! Very easy to use; shake container, spray on surface, and rub with the included micro… |
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Brillianize Glass and Acrylic Aquarium Cleaner/Polish with Circular Knit Microfiber Polishing Cloth – 8oz $14.99 Brillianize Plastic and Glass Cleaning Kit with Circular Knit Microfiber Polishing Cloth – America’s #1 Rated Plastic Polish. Everything you need to clean, protect and shine all hard shiny surfaces. Our unique cleaning fluid contains no alcohol or ammonia, it’s safe to use around children and pets! Brillianize leaves a anti-static, fingerprint resistant finish so you don’t have to clean as often.C… |
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Taiche – Acrylic Painting – Fish – Ryukin Goldfish – goldfish, ryukin, fantail, fish,aquarium fish, fresh water fish,red and white fish – Coffee Gift Baskets – Coffee Gift Basket $44.99 Ryukin Goldfish – goldfish, ryukin, fantail, fish,aquarium fish, fresh water fish,red and white fish Coffee Gift Basket is measuring 9×9x4. Contains 15oz mug, BONUS free set of 4 coasters, biscotti and 5 blends of gourmet coffee. French Vanilla, Kenya AA, Decaf Colombian Supremo, Chocolate and Italian Roast Espresso elegantly presented in our signature black planet coffee gift box. A very nice and… |
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Taiche – Acrylic Painting – Fish – Ryukin Goldfish- goldfish, ryukin, fantail, fish, aquarium fish, fresh water fish – Coffee Gift Baskets – Coffee Gift Basket $44.99 Ryukin Goldfish- goldfish, ryukin, fantail, fish, aquarium fish, fresh water fish Coffee Gift Basket is measuring 9×9x4. Contains 15oz mug, BONUS free set of 4 coasters, biscotti and 5 blends of gourmet coffee. French Vanilla, Kenya AA, Decaf Colombian Supremo, Chocolate and Italian Roast Espresso elegantly presented in our signature black planet coffee gift box. A very nice and thoughtful gift fo… |