Features
- SeaClear 18 Gallon Tall Acrylic Aquarium
- Eclipse 1 Compatible
- 20"L x 10"W x 20"H
- Perfect for Freshwater or for Saltwater Reef
- (Gravel, Fish, Rocks and other Decorations sold separately)
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Description
SeaClear Aquariums - Clearly Superior
The perfect companion for the Eclipse Filtration and Illumination System (sold
separately). Combining the many benefits of SeaClear Acrylic Aquariums with
the features of the Eclipse System yields a combination of beauty, styling
and safety. These tanks offer a lifetime warranty against leakage and feature
safe, rounded corners with no unsightly sealer - clear, strong and bright.
They're 17 times stronger and less than half the weight of a comparably sized
glass aquarium.
The Acrylic Advantage
Aquariums made with acrylic are much lighter and stronger than glass. New construction
techniques allow for seams that are virtually leak-proof. Special chemicals
are used to weld the acrylic together to provide crystal clear, very strong
seams which are stronger than the material itself.
In the old days, acrylic did have its drawbacks - it tended to scratch easily
and over time sunlight caused the material to yellow. Acrylic has been improved
over the years and the earlier drawbacks have been all but eliminated. Scratches
can be removed or lightened from acrylic whereas a scratch on a glass aquarium
can never be removed. Modern acrylic is made with a process called UV stabilization
and is now much harder to scratch. Clear material stays clear, and black stays
black. Sunlight or medications such as malachite green have no effect on the
acrylic or the seams.
Acrylic is 17 times stronger than glass and will flex instead of shatter
- practically childproof - giving your fish a better chance to survive an
earthquake (or a rampant three-year old with a baseball bat!). A blow that
will break a glass aquarium may only scratch an acrylic one. Because the seams
are stronger and the aquarium is more flexible, you can count on having an
acrylic aquarium longer.
It takes less energy to maintain stable water temperature in an acrylic aquarium
due to it's superior insulation factor. Fish in a glass aquarium will get
chilly when a heater goes out, while the fish in an acrylic aquarium will
remain warm and toasty for a much longer period. Less than half the weight
of a glass aquarium, an acrylic aquarium is easier to transport and setup.
Additionally, the safety and sleek design achieved from bent corners and fewer
seams are only possible with acrylic.
All of the SeaClear aquariums, biOrb and biOrb accessories
ship factory direct for the fastest service. These items usually ship within
2-3 business days. Due to the high demand on these items it may take up to 2
weeks for your order to ship. If there is a delay in shipping your order you
will be notified as soon as possible. Please contact us prior to ordering if
you have questions on these items.
