Boston's leader for custom aquariums in glass & acrylic.
CHOOSE THE EXPERT TEAM THAT HAS LED THE WAY IN BOSTON AQUARIUMS FOR OVER 35 YEARS.
Big or small, our team can handle your aquarium needs.
We pride ourselves on providing clients with a range of options for commercial and residential aquarium systems and water features. Our technicians are available to handle everything for your new aquarium, including technical design to regular maintenance. Have a unique project? We are available to work directly with you or your architect/designer for any specific aquarium needs. Our aquariums are available in both glass and acrylic options. Not sure which to choose, check out our summary below!
Acrylic aquariums vs glass aquariums, what's the difference?
Not sure if you want an acrylic or glass aquarium? Here is a comprehensive list of the pros and cons of acrylic and glass aquariums.
What are the pros and cons of an acrylic aquarium?
- PRO – Acrylic is stronger and safer than glass and is impact resistant
- PRO – Acrylic is highly versatile, allowing the aquarium to be just about any shape or size.
- PRO – Acrylic weighs about half as much as glass.
- PRO – Acrylic has a higher optical quality than typical glass – colors will look brighter.
- CON – Acrylic is significantly more expensive than glass.
- CON – Acrylic scratches easily, but it can be refinished in the event the surface is scratched.
What are the pros and cons of a glass aquarium?
- PRO – Glass is significantly less expensive than acrylic.
- PRO – Glass is scratch resistant, but it cannot be refinished like acrylic if it is scratched.
- CON – Glass tanks are limited in available shapes and sizes due to rigid glass panels.
- CON – Glass weighs about twice as much as acrylic.
What factors in to where I locate my aquarium?
- Structural loading where aquarium is placed.
- Accessibility of electrical outlets.
- Convenient access to a water source and place to dispose of waste water.
- Amount of exposure to sunlight – uncontrolled lighting can cause unsightly algae growth between services.
- Ambient noise – be aware that aquariums are not silent, there will be some degree of noise from either pumps or water movement. Keep this in mind when selecting the location for your aquarium.
