henward Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 anyone here used acrylic tanks how do you avoid scratches, is the problem as bad as people say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 inevitable part of acrylic life, I believe. As long as you think about it and at least try to actively avoid them, but at the same time got to realise that they are going to occur. Just don't stress it too much when they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 yeah, i know, glass get it too eventually but i found a company that does high light and colour transmission security film, used for high end stores and jewellery stores glass.... but designed to let light and colour through for maximum viewing pleasure. thats cheap, so i will do that outside, no scratches there. but inside im worried bout mag float have a product range for acrylic. just gotta be carefull, i believe the brush is rubber? is that correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 no scratches there. Don't count on it... unless they specifically say it doesn't hold scratches, I think you'll still end up with them. (obviously it'll help, but wouldn't be calling it a home-run) but inside im worried bout mag float have a product range for acrylic. just gotta be carefull, I believe the brush is rubber? is that correct? Any soft brush will do, just as long as you don't hit the substrate/ store it in a dusty/sandy place, which will turn soft and gentle brush into a sandpaper-esque scratch-a-thon... in that way, rubber might actually actively attract dust etc with static. Also, I would be blasting aforementioned cleaning apparatus with a hose before each use to ensure scratch-free operation. :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 I've got a little acrylic tank and I haven't scratched it with algae scrapers or being careful with a razor. I don't use rocks in that tank for fear of scratching but otherwise it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 razor? in acrylic tank? wow didnt know that was advisable. is it true plecos scratch acrylic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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