Bowfronts?
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yeah! I want to know that as well I’m planning to buy one soon!
I will like to know if its any better then commonly used aquariums..
Thansk Ozone~
I will like to know if its any better then commonly used aquariums..
Thansk Ozone~
It's really just personal preference. For me, I think a 75g bow-front looks bigger than a 75g rectangular...just more surface (viewing) area on the front.
One possible downside is that the curved front glass makes it more difficult to scrape off algae - assuming you're using an old credit card or commercially available 'algae scraper'.
One possible downside is that the curved front glass makes it more difficult to scrape off algae - assuming you're using an old credit card or commercially available 'algae scraper'.
I love my 72 bow...
major problems with it are making a stand and hood, and you get quite a bit of distortion in the front glass.
However, IMHO the look of the curved glass more than makes up for its shortcomings and difficulties.
major problems with it are making a stand and hood, and you get quite a bit of distortion in the front glass.
However, IMHO the look of the curved glass more than makes up for its shortcomings and difficulties.
I agree - I love my 72G bowfront. The curved glass gives a much more elegant look than the basic rectangle tank and offers more viewing area in front. The downside is as noted above - making your own stand / hood is harder (i bought mine instead) - and depending on the angle (really only applies in odd viewing angles) , you may get some distortion / illusion with the curved glass / water playing tricks on your eyes
I have a 46 gal. bowfront that I really like. It just comes down to personal preference. My pleco keep the glass perfectly clean.