Aquatic Applications

Acrylic is often used as a material for aquariums due to its lightweight, durability, and high transparency. In recent years, it has become increasingly popular among aquarium enthusiasts and designers. Below are some applications of acrylic in aquarium construction that might inspire your aquatic creations.


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1. Diverse Shape Designs

Acrylic is highly moldable and can be processed into various shapes. Whether it's a traditional rectangular aquarium, a round one, or even a curved design, acrylic can easily achieve these forms. This flexibility makes acrylic aquariums an ideal choice for showcasing creativity and personality, suiting a wide range of interior design styles.


2. Lightweight and Durable

Compared to traditional glass, acrylic has a significant weight advantage, making it much easier to transport and install large aquariums. At the same time, acrylic is highly impact-resistant and less prone to breaking, providing greater safety for everyday use and maintenance of the aquarium.


3. High Transparency for Optimal Viewing
Acrylic offers exceptional transparency, almost identical to glass, and under certain lighting conditions, it can even provide clearer visual effects. This makes acrylic aquariums ideal for showcasing aquatic life in a vivid and realistic way, becoming an eye-catching focal point whether in homes, offices, or public spaces.


4. Easy to Process and Customize

Acrylic is very easy to cut, drill, and bond, which means it can be highly customized to meet specific needs. Whether it's creating openings for filtration systems, embedding LED lighting, or designing unique water flow structures, acrylic can accommodate these requirements, making it ideal for crafting one-of-a-kind aquatic landscapes.


5. Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

Acrylic is a recyclable material, and its manufacturing process generates relatively low environmental pollution. Additionally, the long lifespan of acrylic aquariums means fewer replacements are needed, reducing resource waste. For consumers who prioritize environmental sustainability, this makes acrylic an ideal choice.


The diverse design possibilities, lightweight durability, high transparency, and customizability of acrylic aquariums have made them a rising star in modern aquarium design. Whether you're creating a nature-inspired aquatic environment or designing a contemporary indoor décor piece, acrylic can meet your needs. Its eco-friendly properties also give it added social value in the context of sustainable development. If you're looking for a material that balances functionality and aesthetics for your aquarium, consider using acrylic to add a splash of color to your aquatic creation.

Related FAQ

What is Acrylic (PMMA) ?
Acrylic is called "polymethyl methacrylate" Poly (methyl methacrylate), referred to as PMMA, also known as plexiglass. It has the reputation of "plastic crystal" and is often used as a substitute for glass. 92% light transmittance, good weather resistance, easy to machine, can be adhered with chloroform, and suitable for various painting and printing (suitable for acrylic materials).
Interior Design-Application of Acrylic Tube and Rod
Acrylic Tubes/Rods are becoming more and more popular in interior design because of their ability to create unique and impressive visual effects.
Acrylic cleaning and maintenance
When cleaning acrylic, you need to use a soft cloth dampened with water to wipe, do not use a vegetable cloth or coarse cloth to avoid scratching the acrylic. Acrylic can be wiped with alcohol, but it is recommended to spray it on a soft cloth before wiping. Do not use high-concentration alcohol to avoid fog or cracks on the acrylic. A: If the acrylic has slight scratches, it can be treated with "US NOVUS ". It is a remover, cleaning agent, and maintenance agent. It can wipe off small scratches and make the acrylic back to transparent and bright, but Cannot be used on optical lenses. If the scratches are deep, it is recommended to use a cloth wheel for polishing. A: Acrylic has good weather resistance, and it will not yellow under long-term exposure to UV light, but if the plastic raw material is not 100% new, some recycled materials are added, which will cause acrylic The possibility of yellowing, if yellowing has occurred, it means that it has deteriorated and cannot be treated with cleaning methods. It is recommended to buy it again.
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Storage- -Application of acrylic tube
Acrylic tubes are often used to make storage containers, which not only provide practical storage functions, but also make the contents clear at a glance due to the transparency of the acrylic material, presenting a modern and neat feel.
Acrylic Extruded Tube VS. Cast Tube
At present, SMEACRYLIC extruded acrylic round tube, which can produce a maximum outer diameter of 250mm, but if you need a larger size, you can consider casting acrylic round tube, the outer diameter can reach 600mm, thickness 10mm, fixed The length is 1.0~1.2M. The manufacturing process is based on liquid MMA raw material, poured into the tube mold, and formed by the centrifugal principle. The dimensional tolerance is large, the process is long, and one piece can be produced. It is suitable for small-scale production. Better, because the molecular weight is high, it can withstand temperature of about 90 degrees, but there will be fine cloth wheel throw marks on the surface.

Related Applications

Storage Application
Storage Application
Acrylic material has many applications in storage. Its transparency and modern feel make it a popular storage option, allowing you to clearly see the contents of the box, making it easy to quickly find what you need, such as fish Standard storage tube, incense tube, drill bit packaging tube...etc.
Algae Cultivation Application
Algae Cultivation Application
Acrylic material has excellent transparency and can be used as the main material of algae culture tanks. It can provide good light transmittance, enable photosynthesis to proceed efficiently, and contribute to the growth and reproduction of algae.
Air Delivery System Application
Air Delivery System Application
It is a system that uses compressed air to transmit files or objects, which can reduce manual operations and material handling while ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of transmission.
Water purification Application
Water purification Application
In the application of water purification equipment, acrylic pipe is mainly used to filter particles and bacteria in water. Its advantages include its corrosion resistance, pressure resistance and plasticity, making it one of the ideal materials for various water purification equipment.
Gift Box Application
Gift Box Application
Acrylic gift boxes are transparent and modern. Transparent acrylic materials can clearly display gifts, increase the visual appeal of gifts, and at the same time enhance the sense of value and quality of gifts.
Kaleidoscope Application
Kaleidoscope Application
Take the kaleidoscope, for example, which often provides children and adults with a wonderful visual experience, allowing people to enjoy the changes in colors and patterns. In addition, it can also demonstrate the characteristics of light and teach students about the principles of light refraction and reflection.
Pet Cage Application
Pet Cage Application
The transparency of the acrylic tube makes the pet box a visual environment, allowing the pet to observe the surrounding scene, while allowing the owner to clearly see the pet's activities and status.
Teaching Aid Application
Teaching Aid Application
Take hourglasses, for example, which offer a stylish and modern way to tell time. These hourglasses often feature clear acrylic shells, making the passage of time a visual pleasure.
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