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Most aquariums consist of glass panes bonded together by silicone, with plastic frames that are attached to the upper and lower edges for decoration. The glass aquarium is standard for sizes up to about 1000 litres. However, glass is brittle and has very little give before fracturing, though generally the sealant fails first. Aquariums come in a variety of shapes such as cube, hexagonal, angled to fit in a corner (L-shaped), bow-front (the front side curves outwards).
Acrylic aquariums are also available and are the primary competitor with glass. Acrylics are stronger than glass, and much lighter. Compared to glass, acrylics are easy to scratch; care must be taken with organisms with shells and teeth.
Laminated glass might be used, which combines the advantages of both glass and acrylic.
Large aquariums might use stronger materials such as fibreglass-reinforced plastics.
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