Re: Acrylic or Glass?

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>Subject: Re: Acrylic or Glass?
>From: "NetMax" [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
>Date: 12/1/2003 9:22 PM Central Standard Time
>Message-id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>Define 'best'.  They are both transparent ;~).  Acrylic is lighter, will
>absorb impacts better, marks easier, repairs easier.
>

How would youre pair a scratch on acrylic?
I only have one acrylic tank and I'm SO careful. However, it's in a busy
kitchen on the counter and I know my hubby isn't as careful of it as I am. 
It would be good knowledge to have in the back of my head. = )