Starphire vrs good old glass

[Xadieu]

Since we are talking about starphire and float glass, does anyone have an opinion on Optiwhite Glass? Optiwhite glass is like float except without the green tint while holds more iron than starphire but less than float, I guess it's in between float and starphire.

[Pan]

Originally Posted by Xadieu

Since we are talking about starphire and float glass, does anyone have an opinion on Optiwhite Glass? Optiwhite glass is like float except without the green tint while holds more iron than starphire but less than float, I guess it's in between float and starphire.

I think the ADA tanks are optiwhite glass...or at least can be? They look nice. There is something about the heat transfer qualities of Optiwhite though...I read somewhere...I'll try to dig it out.

plus its cheaper

Even the color changes with low iron depending on the thickness...

for example:
http://www.fabglass.com/sub_products...hire_info.html

[Ram3500]

So it seems that based on all your comments float glass might be the better glass by a slight margin . I call it 5 for float glass 4 for starphire and 3 indecisive . The one thing that is clear is mag floats are cause a lot of scratches on any glass due to sand finding its way under the velcro. I think it's kind of like comparing LCD to plasma or led they all look good when they are 60"

[miuYH]

Originally Posted by Pan

I think the ADA tanks are optiwhite glass...or at least can be? They look nice. There is something about the heat transfer qualities of Optiwhite though...I read somewhere...I'll try to dig it out.

plus its cheaper

Even the color changes with low iron depending on the thickness...

for example:
http://www.fabglass.com/sub_products...hire_info.html

I dont think ADA tanks uses Optiwhite glass. ADA's glass have a lower lead count than Optiwhite glass.

[Pan]

Originally Posted by miuYH

I dont think ADA tanks uses Optiwhite glass. ADA's glass have a lower lead count than Optiwhite glass.

Oh, i thought it was optiwhite....my mistake

[wickedfrags]

has nothing to do with a mag float or other magnetic cleaning device..........has to do with not inspecting the mating surfaces of your cleaning device before ripping it across your beautiful display...

Originally Posted by Ram3500

The one thing that is clear is mag floats are cause a lot of scratches on any glass due to sand finding its way under the velcro.

[mark]

Have a Starphire tank for 6-7 years, no scratches from floats or anything else on the inside of the tank so can't be that soft.

Is soft enough though that a large dogs claws can scratch it but sure it wasn't just a light swipe.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by mark

Is soft enough though that a large dogs claws can scratch it but sure it wasn't just a light swipe.

Swimming lessons?