Plastic is a huge part of our lives, used to store both the food we eat and some of our most treasured possessions. Sports collectors, for example have found that die cast display cases are an excellent way for them to store their most valuable collectables. Not all of the treasures stored within plastic are as easy to care for as a signed baseball, however. Some require hard work and dedication to maintain, but are even more beautiful to observe than a trinket sitting on a shelf. We are, of course, speaking of aquariums full of fish.
Plastic aquariums might seem like cheap alternatives to the more traditional glass, but the fact of the matter is that there are certain types of acrylic aquariums that, due to their high quality, are actually pricier than their glass counterparts. Why would someone spend more on plastic than they would for glass? When it comes to caring for your fish, the benefits of plastic can be more noticeable than they are when you're keeping your signed home run baseball inside a Ball Qube.
When it comes to larger models, aquariums are often something that a single person can't move alone, even when they aren't full of water. However, acrylic aquariums can weigh only half as much as the same size aquarium made of glass, making them easier to handle if transport is at all a consideration. They are also easier to support with a stand.
As many people can attest to after accidents with plastic containers, acrylic is much better at absorbing shocks than glass, meaning that there's less of a worry that it will break if bumped. Not only do you not have to worry about cleaning up broken glass, you can trust that your finned friends are safer. Overall, acrylic can be made to be far stronger than glass, and cutting and drilling holes does little to impair that strength. Any scratches that occur in the surface of your aquarium can be polished out, allowing it to maintain a beautiful appearance in your home or office. Scratches in glass are permanent.