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Re: KillieTalk Digest V2 #482
>My main objection to plastic tanks (although I use them) is that they
>scratch easily. One can not just rub off algae -- one has to use
>something like Chlorox to "dissolve" them or risk scratching the tank.
>
>Best,
>
>George
>
I've maintained an acrylic reef tank for almost a year. Algae is easily
removed by using a cloth specifically designed for wiping acrylic. The one
caveat is to always wipe in horizontal strokes working from top to
bottom.As you near the bottom of the tank, be very careful of picking up
any substrate on the cloth. Sand scratches! I stop and rise the cloth any
time that I suspect that sand may have been picked up. So far - no
scratches.
All of the dealers who sell glass tanks are quick to caution about acrylic
scratching problems.The good vendors of acrylic tanks tell you about proper
cleaning techniques.
One advantage of this type of tank is that acrylic weighs 1/25 as much as
glass. I carried my 65 into the house with one hand. Try that with a glass
tank!
Bob Timmins