I received this tank yesterday and set it up right away. This is the first acrylic tank I've ever owned (I spent 5 minutes trying to take the top off, before I realized, it doesn't come off. Lol) and I'll never go back to glass.

The tank is extremely light (less than 25 pounds) and durable. The view is more clear than glass and I just can't take my eyes off of it.

There was plenty of room for all of my devices. I opted with two power filters, a gang valve for two air stones and an aquarium heater. No problem at all.

I had pre ordered a 24 inch full spectrum fluorescent light and it fit perfectly.

No complaints and I am very pleased.

Pros: easy to install, sturdy

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Review 2 for SeaClear 40 Gallon Tanks

Overall rating

5 / 5 3 reviews

I can't see myself going back to glass.

March 20, 2007

by CoryCatMom

fromMD

Appearance

5 / 5 3 reviews

Quality

5 / 5 3 reviews

I've had this tank for about a month now. Before you buy one, be sure to understand the pros and cons of acrylic tanks in general. I won't go into that here. Suffice it to say I chose acrylic because my aquarium is in the family room and I wanted a sturdier safer option than glass because of the kids.

Regarding SeaClear in particular, there is limited space to work with at the top of the tank. Think of the top of the tank as yet another solid sheet of acrylic with cutouts in it to accomodate equipment. I was able to fit a TopFin 40 and tubing for a canister filter in, a heater, and airline tubing. But limited size and placement of cutouts meant I wasn't necessarily able to place all of these things exactly where I wanted to.

The light hood that comes with the tank is of flimsy construction with brittle components. I didn't bother repairing mine which had arrived broken, and just went out and got a Perfecto strip light from Petsmart. The somewhat solid top means you have many interesting options for lighting, including stick on LED lighting.

The tank itself is beautiful and seems sturdy. The dimensions are ideal for catfish who like wide, long tanks and don't necessarily need a lot of depth. (36 inch long, 15 inches wide and 16 inches deep (from top to bottom). It has been easy to care for and seems less prone to showing haze from slime or algae than my glass tank was.

I have not noticed any bowing or flexing of the acrylic when the tank is filled.

I hope PetsMart starts carrying stands that accomodate SeaClear tanks. I easily found a stand that accomodates SeaClear 40's and 50's rather rare dimensions, and with a black powdercoat finish, matches in style as well, but only online from one source.

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Ratings-only reviews for SeaClear 40 Gallon Tanks

Based on 1 ratings-only review

Overall rating

4 / 5 3 reviews

1 out of 1 recommend this product

Appearance

4 / 5 3 reviews

Quality

4 / 5 3 reviews