What is starphire glass?

cornraker · 09/12/2010, 10:45 AM

I know this is a bone-head neophyte question, but I don't know what t is. I'm shopping for a new tank and I've come across this on glass-cages as an option

someotherguy · 09/12/2010, 10:50 AM

Glass with a very low iron content that results in very clear glass without the greenish tinge of regular glass. Some people believe it is as clear as acrylic. Worth checking out, although a little more expensive. Probably not worth it for smaller tanks.

A sea K · 09/12/2010, 10:50 AM

It is a low iron glass that has much better visual clarity than standard glass. Some say it rivals that of acrylic. If you're dealing with a smallish tank with reasonably thin panes then its not really worth the expense in my opinion. On the otherhand if this is going to be a large tank intended to keep for a very long time with relatively thick panes of glass then it would certainly be worth considering.

cornraker · 09/12/2010, 10:56 AM

Gotcha. Thanks!

A sea K · 09/12/2010, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by someotherguy

Glass with a very low iron content that results in very clear glass without the greenish tinge of regular glass. Some people believe it is as clear as acrylic. Worth checking out, although a little more expensive. Probably not worth it for smaller tanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by A sea K

It is a low iron glass that has much better visual clarity than standard glass. Some say it rivals that of acrylic. If you're dealing with a smallish tank with reasonably thin panes then its not really worth the expense in my opinion. On the otherhand if this is going to be a large tank intended to keep for a very long time with relatively thick panes of glass then it would certainly be worth considering.

Wow, talk about a mirror post! Same information just different wording not to mention posted at the same time.

L8ndeb · 09/12/2010, 11:25 AM

Take a look:

http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=ViewCat&lCatID=58

09/12/2010, 10:45 AM	#1
cornraker Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 108	What is starphire glass? I know this is a bone-head neophyte question, but I don't know what t is. I'm shopping for a new tank and I've come across this on glass-cages as an option

09/12/2010, 10:50 AM	#3
A sea K Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Branford Fl Posts: 3,024	It is a low iron glass that has much better visual clarity than standard glass. Some say it rivals that of acrylic. If you're dealing with a smallish tank with reasonably thin panes then its not really worth the expense in my opinion. On the otherhand if this is going to be a large tank intended to keep for a very long time with relatively thick panes of glass then it would certainly be worth considering. __________________ I am not a pro so excuse me if I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 30gal Deep Blue rimless 9/10/2014, 80gal Deep Blue rimless 40gal sump/refugium 9/11/16 LPS reef, 2 x Kessil A160 with a single Maxspect Razor, RO Prime 150INT skimmer, Sicce 3 return pump, Vortech MP40 and MP10

09/12/2010, 11:25 AM	#6
L8ndeb Registered Reef Keeper Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,443	Take a look: http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=ViewCat&lCatID=58 __________________ Leyton at Reno Current Tank Info: Custom 200 gal reef cube with a 20 gal sump, 2 AI SOL LED Fixtures, Super Reef Octopus skimmer, custom made calcium reactor, Apex Lite controller with various modules.

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09/12/2010, 10:50 AM	#2
someotherguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 80	Glass with a very low iron content that results in very clear glass without the greenish tinge of regular glass. Some people believe it is as clear as acrylic. Worth checking out, although a little more expensive. Probably not worth it for smaller tanks.

09/12/2010, 10:56 AM	#4
cornraker Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 108	Gotcha. Thanks!