Starphire Glass at 3/8" thickness, worth it?

FBNitro · 07/05/2008, 01:10 AM

Thinking about ordering a custom 36x24x18 through my LFS, and I was curious what you guys thought of starphire glass at a 3/8" thickness, is it worth it?

They suggested 3/8" for the sides, 1/2" for the bottom, Eurobraced. The price isn't that rough, the stand is a bit expensive IMO, but the only way they'll give me a warranty (5 yr) is if I buy the stand from them.

kau_cinta_ku · 07/05/2008, 01:19 AM

IIRC the looks between starphire glass and regular glass really don't have much in diff. between clarity wise until you get to 1/2" or thicker glass.

chem-e · 07/05/2008, 01:25 AM

I don't know if the thickness makes a difference, but I really like the extra clear glass and I'm glad I made the investment.

Playa-1 · 07/05/2008, 03:30 AM

If I were going to have a tank custom built then I think I would spend a few extra bucks and get the glass upgrade

You know you want it

Playa-1 · 07/05/2008, 03:32 AM

Also if you don't like the price or the terms then shop around a little.

creativesmurf · 08/20/2008, 12:14 AM

Is the Eurobracing really necessary?

I'm actually thinking of the same size for a custom... did you end up getting the starphire?

otrlynn · 08/20/2008, 06:07 AM

I have an Oceanic 58 with 3/8" glass. The front is Starfire (another option for you). When I look at the edge of the glass (at the corner of the tank) I can see the diff. between the color of the glass in the front and in the rear. However, I don't really think that I can see a difference looking through the glass at the tank--if there is a difference it is almost imperceptible. Maybe if there were two identical tanks alongside one another...

07/05/2008, 01:10 AM	#1
FBNitro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 641	Starphire Glass at 3/8" thickness, worth it? Thinking about ordering a custom 36x24x18 through my LFS, and I was curious what you guys thought of starphire glass at a 3/8" thickness, is it worth it? They suggested 3/8" for the sides, 1/2" for the bottom, Eurobraced. The price isn't that rough, the stand is a bit expensive IMO, but the only way they'll give me a warranty (5 yr) is if I buy the stand from them.

07/05/2008, 01:25 AM	#3
chem-e Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,350	I don't know if the thickness makes a difference, but I really like the extra clear glass and I'm glad I made the investment. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: Elos [~] 70 powered by Profilux

08/20/2008, 12:14 AM	#6
creativesmurf Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 432	Is the Eurobracing really necessary? I'm actually thinking of the same size for a custom... did you end up getting the starphire? __________________ clown needs new home Current Tank Info: 29g

08/20/2008, 06:07 AM	#7
otrlynn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 1,508	I have an Oceanic 58 with 3/8" glass. The front is Starfire (another option for you). When I look at the edge of the glass (at the corner of the tank) I can see the diff. between the color of the glass in the front and in the rear. However, I don't really think that I can see a difference looking through the glass at the tank--if there is a difference it is almost imperceptible. Maybe if there were two identical tanks alongside one another... __________________ Lynn 1 horse, 1 dog, 2 cats, small pond with a few koi. The fish tank is gone.

07/05/2008, 01:19 AM	#2
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	IIRC the looks between starphire glass and regular glass really don't have much in diff. between clarity wise until you get to 1/2" or thicker glass.

07/05/2008, 03:30 AM	#4
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	If I were going to have a tank custom built then I think I would spend a few extra bucks and get the glass upgrade You know you want it

07/05/2008, 03:32 AM	#5
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	Also if you don't like the price or the terms then shop around a little.