Although almost everyone has seen a standard glass aquarium, few are aware of the high-quality acrylic aquarium that's available these days. All aquariums, no matter what kind, are very beautiful. A few of the earlier aquariums were created out of plate glass. They were put in some type of either steel or aluminum frame, then completed with a silicon sealer. Another choice would be to purchase a simple fish bowl.
Even with the first fish bowls, people could still show their fish collection wonderfully. Smaller youngsters enjoyed being able to be a pet owner to the fascinating fish without requiring much maintenance. For some that wanted to take owning fish to the next level, they might purchase bigger and better aquariums that had more elaborate decorations, better air pumps and temperature controls, or even have their own custom aquarium built. One big step would be to convert to a salt-water aquarium, which afforded a completely new range of fabulous, exotic fish.
Aquariums not only excite families, but their visitors as well. A few families utilize these fish collections as a showpiece for their family and friends. Many parents have seen their child's delight looking at checking out an aquarium that's displayed at one of their local stores.
Modern design replaces glass with acrylic. The key reason with this is because the acrylic is easier to work with and is capable of being cut into curvilinear shapes quite easily. The acrylic plastic will also not shatter, as opposed to the glass aquariums. For that overall beauty, the acrylic aquariums don't need the metal frame. The plastic can be safely and invisibly sealed at its joints. This will make the aquarium appear as if it is a degree of water magically floating in space.
Although an acrylic plastic aquarium is always beautiful, high-quality construction techniques can produce the most amazing designs. With many of the differences being noticed on the seams and edges of the aquarium. If you check out the edges and exam the clarity of the tank, it can be clear exactly what quality level this particular tank has. The greater the quality in the construction, provides you with crystal-clear seams and edges. This is critical to the look of the aquarium, even at a short distance. The eye naturally wishes to create a visual border for the aquarium, and a visible seam with cloudy plastic will present one. This distracts from the overall beauty of the aquarium. High-quality manufacturers obtain the maximum clarity by hand polishing the acrylic edges, rather than using the quicker torch polishing method.
The precision of the acrylic plates can also be important. To help keep the seams invisible, the individual acrylic pieces must match perfectly. This is achieved by using a computer numerical control, or a CNC router, to cut all the acrylic plates. With regards to the human eye, the accuracy of the CNC router are sub-millimeters, with no imperfections being created.
Fish lovers aren't limited to the standard rectangular fish tanks as a result of flexible and efficient methods found in this construction. You can order all kinds of custom tanks with all sorts of configurations. A very common version is a fish tank that wraps around the corner of the room, offering an exclusive visual showcase. Many commercial stores use this type of aquarium in their showroom because of the beauty and unique appearance that they offer. One famous example is a big, national sporting goods store, whose entrance is framed by a huge, acrylic-arch fish tank. Customers go into the store, and their attention is instantly captured by the lovely fish swimming beside them and overhead. The options for a custom-built acrylic aquarium are endless.
