To Starphire or not to starphire

poorrichandy · 03/16/2007, 07:01 AM

So I'm looking into upgrading to a 65 gallon aquarium. It's $90 more bucks for the starphire and I'm wondering if some of you guys who have actually seen the difference in person will tell me if it's worth it or not. Thanks in advance

fish like me · 03/16/2007, 07:09 AM

Most definitely worth it.

Waxxiemann · 03/16/2007, 07:15 AM

^ agreed.

kappaknight · 03/16/2007, 12:26 PM

What's $90 in this hobby? 2-3 frags from the LFS? I'd get it.

jimroth · 03/16/2007, 01:03 PM

I think it matters more if the glass is thicker. That said, since you're waffling, if you don't get it now you will regret it later.

scumonkey · 03/16/2007, 01:42 PM

See for yourself...is it worth it?!
pic below... which is the starphire and which is not?!
glass is 1/2 inch thick

mahoneyc3 · 03/16/2007, 01:54 PM

how easy is it to earn 90 more money? how easy is it to to a tank swap? pay no, or you will be kicking yourself in the longrun

wooglin · 03/16/2007, 01:56 PM

Get the starphire. I would trade for it in a heart beat for 90 bucks.

LarryW · 03/16/2007, 03:42 PM

Sides are Starphire, bottom is not....

poorrichandy · 03/16/2007, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the advice and pics. I'll definitely just wait alittle longer and go starphire. I honestly never realized there was that big of a difference.

gixxer600 · 03/16/2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally posted by scumonkey
See for yourself...is it worth it?!
pic below... which is the starphire and which is not?!
glass is 1/2 inch thick

I am guessing the ones with blue tape are the starphire ones.

Scottkelly911 · 03/16/2007, 05:42 PM

wow, I'm glad you guys posted the pix, that really shows the difference between the Starphire and traditional glass. When I start my 1,000,000 gallon dream tank after winning 4 consecutive Superball lotteries, I'll be sure to use Starphire glass

McCrary · 03/16/2007, 06:22 PM

I really notice the clams coloring through the starphire glass, regular glass doesn't seem to bring out some of the colors.

clevername · 03/16/2007, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gixxer600
I am guessing the ones with blue tape are the starphire ones.

Have you thought about being a detective. If you had trouble picking up on the original posted sarcasm, i imagine your not going to get mine.

FYI; keep your day job

Scottkelly911 · 03/16/2007, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by clevername2000
Have you thought about being a detective. If you had trouble picking up on the original posted sarcasm, i imagine your not going to get mine.

FYI; keep your day job

Sorry, I couldn't resist the use of this picture.

03/16/2007, 07:01 AM	#1
poorrichandy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 15	To Starphire or not to starphire So I'm looking into upgrading to a 65 gallon aquarium. It's $90 more bucks for the starphire and I'm wondering if some of you guys who have actually seen the difference in person will tell me if it's worth it or not. Thanks in advance

03/16/2007, 07:15 AM	#3
Waxxiemann Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 2,364	^ agreed. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein

03/16/2007, 12:26 PM	#4
kappaknight Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 319	What's $90 in this hobby? 2-3 frags from the LFS? I'd get it. __________________ Creator of RareZoanthids.com \| @zoanthids on Twitter

03/16/2007, 01:03 PM	#5
jimroth Moving Money Join Date: May 2001 Location: Rockaway, NJ Posts: 1,764	I think it matters more if the glass is thicker. That said, since you're waffling, if you don't get it now you will regret it later. __________________ Jim Roth --------------- Current Tank Info: 250G custom SPS System w/3X Radions

03/16/2007, 01:54 PM	#7
mahoneyc3 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: milford ct Posts: 402	how easy is it to earn 90 more money? how easy is it to to a tank swap? pay no, or you will be kicking yourself in the longrun __________________ im such an addict, i upgraded my 125 to a 180 befor there was even water in it! chris

03/16/2007, 07:09 AM	#2
fish like me Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: at home with mom Posts: 128	Most definitely worth it.

03/16/2007, 01:42 PM	#6
scumonkey Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC NY Posts: 467	See for yourself...is it worth it?! pic below... which is the starphire and which is not?! glass is 1/2 inch thick

03/16/2007, 01:56 PM	#8
wooglin Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,231	Get the starphire. I would trade for it in a heart beat for 90 bucks. __________________ 90 Gallon DBP RR, 20 Gallon Sump, Chiller, Aqua-C Urchin Skimmer 2x165watt Sbox wifi extreme led Pair Black Ocellaris Clown (12+ years old) , Arc Eye Hawkfish, Red-spotted Blenny, Bi-Color Angelfish Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Reef

03/16/2007, 03:42 PM	#9
LarryW Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,778	Sides are Starphire, bottom is not....

03/16/2007, 03:50 PM	#10
poorrichandy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 15	Thanks for the advice and pics. I'll definitely just wait alittle longer and go starphire. I honestly never realized there was that big of a difference.

03/16/2007, 05:42 PM	#12
Scottkelly911 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Venice Beach Posts: 426	wow, I'm glad you guys posted the pix, that really shows the difference between the Starphire and traditional glass. When I start my 1,000,000 gallon dream tank after winning 4 consecutive Superball lotteries, I'll be sure to use Starphire glass __________________ 12 Gallon Nano Cube DX - nano sized gobies, zoos & Shrooms

03/16/2007, 06:22 PM	#13
McCrary Can't Stop Time Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,079	I really notice the clams coloring through the starphire glass, regular glass doesn't seem to bring out some of the colors. __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens