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LEXAN polycarbonate sheet, 24 in. x 18 in., is a perfect glass substitute. Polycarbonate sheet maintains glass-like clarity and is highly impact resistant and strong. LEXAN is approximately 250 times stronger than glass. It can be used for a variety of household projects, including replacement windows, garage windows, and storm doors. This size is also a great fit for see-through cabinet doors in kitchens and bathrooms to picture frame glass. Other applications include security and vandal protection. Its protective UV coating and its insulating property also make it a reliable glass alternative. Polycarbonate is lightweight and cuts easily with common tools (not included), making it easy to work with during installation—a plastic cutting blade for a circular saw is recommended.

So even with the UV coating, Lexan is still aquarium safe (do you know)?

Thanks again.

Hope this will help: http://www.hydrosight.com/technology/po ... crylic.php

Thanks, bookpage. Lots to know about each. I'm still wondering if lexan leeches any toxic chemicals, but then people make tanks out of Lexan, so it must be safe.

There is concern about BPA in polycarbonate. I've also read that it doesn't bond well and is therefore unsuitable for aquarium use.