Things to Know Before Buying an Acrylic Fish Tank
An acrylic fish tank is a high-end aquarium product. The tank body is completely transparent with no seams, making it more attractive and safer than ordinary glass fish tanks. Acrylic has high transparency, with a light transmission rate of 92%, and is known as "plastic crystal." Acrylic fish tanks have excellent weather resistance, especially when used outdoors, ranking first among other plastics, and they also combine good surface hardness and gloss. They can be made in various different shapes, with many types and rich colors, and high transparency.
The price of acrylic fish tanks is not really comparable to that of glass fish tanks; the difference is not great. Usually, you can buy one for around 1000 yuan, while better ones range from several thousand yuan. If you want one that lasts longer, you can consider buying one made of acrylic material. Its weight is not even one-fifth that of a glass fish tank.
Basic Characteristics of Acrylic Fish Tanks
1. Compared with ordinary glass fish tanks, acrylic fish tanks have excellent weather resistance and acid-alkali resistance, and their insulation is also stronger.
2. The light transmission effect is excellent, reaching up to 93%. At the same time, the lighting intensity required by the fish tank is lower, which can better save electricity.
3. Acrylic fish tanks have strong impact resistance, sixteen times that of ordinary glass fish tanks, and compared with fish tanks of the same type, they have a longer service life.
4. Compared with fish tanks of the same type, acrylic fish tanks are lighter in weight, half that of glass fish tanks, and compared with ordinary fish tanks, they are more attractive and more brilliantly colored.
5. The shapes can vary greatly, the plasticity is stronger, and they are easy to process and form.
6. Acrylic fish tanks are easier to clean and more convenient to maintain than ordinary fish tanks. They have strong weather resistance, relatively high nominal softness, and better surface gloss as well as low-temperature performance.
7. Acrylic fish tanks are more wear-resistant and not easy to corrode.
Points to Note When Buying an Acrylic Fish Tank
When buying an acrylic fish tank, pay attention to whether the surface of the tank has scuff marks or scratches, nodules or circular swirls, surface shrinkage marks (especially at the corners), cracks, pitting, mildew spots, alkali traces, water marks, and whether there are bubbles or foreign impurities in the middle of the sheet material.
Regarding how to maintain an acrylic fish tank, what we most often say is that you cannot directly scrub it with a brush. So if you cannot use a brush, how should you care for it?
Cleaning: For general dust, you can directly rinse with clean water or wipe with a damp cloth, then wipe with a soft cloth. If there are oily stains on the surface, you can use a mild detergent mixed with water and wipe it with a soft cloth.
Waxing: To make the acrylic fish tank shine brightly, you can use liquid polishing wax and evenly wipe it with a soft cloth to achieve the desired result.
Polishing: If the product is scratched or the surface wear is not very serious, you can try using a polishing machine (or car waxing machine) fitted with a cloth wheel, apply an appropriate amount of liquid polishing wax, and polish evenly to improve it.
If you plan to have a custom acrylic fish tank made, how should you choose the filtration system?
Generally, because large acrylic fish tanks hold more water than ordinary household fish tanks, they need to be equipped with a corresponding life support system. In fact, whether it is a small household fish tank or a large body of water in an aquarium, a series of equipment is needed to maintain all the vital signs of life.
The life support system of a large acrylic fish tank is generally composed of a circulation system, a sterilization system, and a biochemical system. Each system forms an integrated whole and jointly handles the waste produced by fish survival. For different fish and aquatic organisms, the configuration of the life support system varies greatly, and a suitable life support system needs to be designed according to the life characteristics of different organisms and their survival needs.
Large acrylic fish tanks are highly specialized and must be kept by professional institutions such as aquariums. The investment in their related life support systems is considerable, and at the same time, the requirements for professional knowledge are also very high. Common life support equipment in aquariums includes protein skimmers, ozone generators, biochemical filters, activated carbon filters, and other equipment.
The life support system is the core of the entire aquarium. Whether the life support system is sound or not directly affects the display effect of the aquarium and the health of the animals, and it determines the success or failure of the aquarium's operation. The design mainly considers these aspects: water flow direction, filtration system, temperature control system, sterilization system, protein separation system, and backwash system.
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