starphire glass

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  1. jerseyreefer

    jerseyreefer Bristle Worm

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    :) I am looking at ordering a new 90 with starphire glass on the front. Is it worth the extra $80?
     
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  2. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    I would say yes it is.
     
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  3. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    It's a trade off. Better clarity for softer glass. Which is more important to you? Scratch resistant, or slightly less so for the better visibility.
     
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  4. jerseyreefer

    jerseyreefer Bristle Worm

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    Scratches? Softer glass? This is the first that I am hearing this.:-/
     
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  5. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    I must be smokin tonight. I am thinking of the hardness of tempered glass. Pay no mind.

    It is very clear. If you can afford it.
     
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  6. blumoon reefers

    blumoon reefers Millepora

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    I have a couple of friends that have the starphire glass and if I ever upgrade, this is a must have!!!! Only I want 3 sided....Definitely worth the 80 bucks.
     
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  7. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    What is starphire glass?
     
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  8. NaClCrocodile

    NaClCrocodile Skunk Shrimp

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    I thought it was softer. Like say if you had some coarser sand and it got between the magnets, I thought it'd scratch... I could be wrong though.
     
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  9. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Ultar-Clear Low Iron Glass

    Made by PPG. It is a brand name. Other companies have it as well, just called different. Usually just Low Iron Glass.
     
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  10. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Oh, cool. Thanks! I'll check it out.
     
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