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A plastic tank designed for use with live fish will be perfectly safe. Aside from safety, plastic tanks differ from glass tanks in their durability (generally greater) and their clarity (generally less).

Yes they are. Make sure to buy the tank new because older tanks can have problems with leaks.

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