Glass or Acrylic

[waterworld]

I have bought a used tan kand am not sure if is glass or acrylic. Any tried and true way to tell?
Scratch the bottom with a knife, Tap on it? Any guesses
thanks
WW

 

[newb#1589867]

Originally Posted by Waterworld
I have bought a used tan kand am not sure if is glass or acrylic. Any tried and true way to tell?
Scratch the bottom with a knife, Tap on it? Any guesses
thanks
WW
Acrylic is lighter weight and usually does not have
the tirm along the top and bottom.

 

[russy pelican]

Glass is cold to the touch when empty in a room. Acrylic feels like plastic. The "edge" of glass will almost always look blue, acrylic is clear. Glass is heavy, acrylic is light. It's incredibly easy to tell the difference, describing how to is a bit more difficult.
Don't scratch your tank!

 

[phixer]

When nobodys looking lean over and ask it if it is glass or acrylic.

Glass tanks usually have a plastic rim around the top and bottom, acrylic tanks usually do not. Check the seams for silicone also, this is a sure sign that its glass construction.

 

[coachklm]

Originally Posted by Phixer
When nobodys looking lean over and ask it if it is glass or acrylic. .

:hilarious

 

[fbm]

Does it have any flex to it? If it does it is probably acrylic.

 

[waterworld]

Trim top and bottom. Silicone inside corners and Heeeavy. My guess is glass.
Thanks All
WW