Which tank should I chose, the Marineland or the Aqueon?

Question

I went to PetSmart today for tank recommendations. They recommended the acrylic Marineland Eclipse 12 & the all glass Aqueon 16. I'm putting the tank at eye level in a Toddler classroom at a child development center. They've assured that the glass cannot be broken if a child hits it with a block & that the acrylic will not be easily scratched. What are your thoughts? The Marineland is $90 & doesn't include a heater, and the Aqueon is $110 & does include a heater.

Answer 1

well if you are getting tropical fish...angel fish, mollies, platies, tetras, female bettas,swordtails, get the Aqueon. if they are cold water fish, get the marineland tank. it depends on the fish you get really, but i would get the tropical fish, which means the tank with heater, i suggest mollies platies and swordtails, in 1 tank, they work great togehter. well what size tank do you want? mollies platies and swordtails like kihda a lot of room. get a 20 gal+. its perfect! hoped i helped!