Acrylic fish tank

Acrylic fish tank is a high-end aquarium product. Acrylic has high transparency and a light transmittance of 92%, and is known as “plastic crystal”. It has excellent weather resistance, especially for outdoor use, and ranks first among other plastics. It also has good surface hardness and gloss, and has great processing plasticity. Acrylic can be made into various shapes and products as needed. In addition, there are many types of plates and rich colors (including translucent color plates). Another feature of acrylic is that thick plates can still maintain high transparency. Acrylic fish tanks have good weather resistance and acid and alkali resistance.

Features
Reasonableness: Reasonable design, rainproof and moisture-proof; open structure, easy to maintain.
Durability: The product has good protection for the built-in light source and extends the service life of the light source product.
Weather resistance: The panel is coated with a high concentration of ultraviolet absorber, and the metal base is sprayed with imported car paint, which can ensure long-term weather resistance, never fade, and a service life of up to 20 years.Impact resistance: It is 200 times that of glass products, and there is almost no risk of breakage.

Energy saving: good light transmission performance, corresponding reduction of light source products, saving electricity and reducing the cost of use.
Aesthetics: exquisite craftsmanship, full font with mirror effect, no wrinkles on the base, no seams, and all rivets are not exposed.

Basic characteristics
1. Acrylic fish tanks have good weather resistance and acid and alkali resistance.
2. Acrylic fish tanks have excellent insulation performance.
3. Acrylic fish tanks have good light transmission, which can reach more than 92%, and the required light intensity is small, saving electricity.
4. Acrylic fish tanks have strong impact resistance, which is sixteen times that of ordinary glass.
5. Acrylic fish tanks have a long life, which is more than three years longer than other materials.
6. Acrylic is light in weight, half lighter than ordinary glass, and the load on buildings and brackets is small.
7. Acrylic fish tanks are colorful and high in brightness, which are unmatched by other materials.
8. Acrylic fish tanks have strong plasticity, large shape changes, and easy processing and molding.
9. Easy to maintain and clean. Rainwater can clean it naturally, or you can wipe it with soap and soft cloth.
10. Acrylic sheets have excellent weather resistance, high nominal softness and surface gloss, and good low temperature performance.
11. The wear resistance of acrylic sheets is close to that of aluminum, and it is often resistant to corrosion by a variety of chemicals.

Folding life support system
Generally, since the water body of acrylic fish tanks is larger than that of ordinary household fish tanks, they need to be equipped with corresponding life support systems. In fact, whether it is a small fish tank for home use or a large water body in an aquarium, fish need to survive and reproduce in it, and they also need a series of equipment to achieve the purpose of maintaining various signs of life. Such a system is a life support system, referred to as a life support system. The life support system is generally composed of a circulatory system, a sterilization system, and a biochemical system. Each system forms a whole with each other, and jointly processes the waste generated by the survival of fish.

For different fish and aquatic organisms, the configuration of the life support system varies greatly. It is necessary to design a suitable life support system according to the life characteristics and survival needs of different organisms. Some organisms may also need to add a temperature control system, and some may need to add special mineral elements to survive. The life support equipment used in the home generally includes ultraviolet sterilizers, protein removers, and tank filtration systems. Of course, large fish and other highly professional species still have to be raised by professional units such as aquariums. The investment in their related life support systems is not affordable for ordinary enthusiasts, and at the same time, professional knowledge is also required. Common life support equipment in aquariums includes protein separators, ozone generators, biochemical filters, activated carbon filters and other equipment. In short, the setting of the life support system may vary from fish to fish.

Purchase Notes
Pay attention to whether there are scratches and scratches on the surface of the fish tank, whether there are nodules and vortices, surface shrinkage marks (especially at corners), cracks, pockmarks, mildew spots, alkali marks, water marks, bubbles and foreign impurities in the middle of the board. Glass fish tanks have high transparency, are not easy to scratch, and have strong pressure resistance. Glass fish tanks are made of silicone glue. The safety of the glue joint depends on whether the thickness of the glue is uniform and whether there are bubbles in the glue.

Folding cleaning method
How to clean acrylic fish tanks, the usual internal filtration system of acrylic fish tanks includes the following components: filter cotton, biochemical cotton, glass ring (mainly including ceramic rings and biological stones) and activated carbon (ammonia absorption stone, medical stone, etc.). From these basic accessories, it can be seen that a complete filtration system is relatively complicated in terms of sealing and installation performance. The key point is that multiple cleanings are not conducive to protecting the nitrifying bacteria inside the cleaning system. Because the main water quality cleaning work still depends on their help. When choosing acrylic fish tank water quality cleaning filter materials, we must choose high-quality and relatively high-priced products.

Let’s talk briefly about the cleaning of the internal filter cotton of acrylic fish tanks. Pay attention to the frequency and try to clean it thoroughly once to avoid multiple cleanings that damage nitrifying bacteria. We usually focus on physical filtration. Specifically, we are mainly responsible for cleaning large particles of solid residues, so the filter cotton is particularly easy to get dirty. Generally, the filter cotton is removed and rinsed repeatedly when the water is changed.
Note: Do not rub repeatedly during the rinsing process; do not rinse directly with a tap, as this will destroy nitrifying bacteria and lead to loss of biological filtration.

Maintenance and cleaning
1. Cleaning
For general dust treatment, you can use a feather duster or clean water to rinse, and then wipe with a soft cloth. If the surface is oily, you can use a soft detergent and water, and wipe it with a soft cloth.
2. Waxing
To make the product bright and beautiful, you can use liquid polishing wax and wipe it evenly with a soft cloth to achieve the purpose.
3. Adhesion If the product is accidentally damaged, you can use IPS adhesive glue/adhesive methylene chloride adhesive or quick-drying agent to connect it.
4. Polishing If the product is scratched or the surface wear is not very serious, you can try to use a polishing machine (or car waxing machine) with a cloth wheel, dip an appropriate amount of liquid polishing wax, and polish it evenly to improve it.

There are two main disadvantages of acrylic fish tanks. One is that it is easy to leave scratches, which will reduce its ornamental value. The other is that it ages quickly and the tank wall is easy to yellow. In addition, this material should also be paid attention to when cleaning, and it should not be too hot or too cold. It also has many advantages, such as not easy to break, and the material is relatively light, and its own corrosion resistance is very strong.

Disadvantages of acrylic fish tanks, what are the advantages and disadvantages of acrylic fish tanks

1. Disadvantages
There are two disadvantages of acrylic fish tanks. The first is that it is easy to leave scratches. This is mainly reflected in the cleaning of algae on the tank wall, which will leave some subtle traces and cannot be repaired, which greatly affects the ornamental value. The second is that it ages very quickly. Once it ages, the whole will turn yellow and become brittle, causing it to crack easily. In addition, its material is not resistant to high and low temperatures, and it cannot be cleaned with too hot or too cold water.

2. What are the advantages
1. Not easy to break: The biggest advantage of acrylic fish tanks is that they are not easy to break, so there is no need to worry about the fish tank bursting. Its service life is generally about 10 years, and some can be used for 20 years. After aging, bubbles will appear at the bonding point. If left alone, the bubbles will gradually increase, and eventually cause the fish tank to leak.

2. Light material: The material of the acrylic fish tank is relatively light, which is mainly compared with the glass fish tank. It is easier to move, so it is more convenient to carry.

3. Corrosion resistance: The acrylic fish tank has a strong ability to withstand acid and alkali, so it is more corrosion-resistant. However, it should be noted that although water alkali will not damage the material, it will accumulate on the wall of the tank to form some white spots, and because of its easy scratching characteristics, it is also difficult to remove it safely.