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Old 11-04-2006, 09:03 PM
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Hi. I am pretty new to reefing and have noticed all the experienced people are always talking about starfire tanks.

I would like to know what exactly is starfire? Why is it so good? Thank you for your help.
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Old 11-04-2006, 09:08 PM
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"Starfire Glass" is special because it has less "lead" content than other glass, giving it more optical clarity than ordinary glass. regular glass has a green tinting to it. it doesn't distort as much around corners etc...
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"Starfire Glass" is special because it has less "lead" content than other glass, giving it more optical clarity than ordinary glass. regular glass has a green tinting to it. it doesn't distort as much around corners etc...
Im pretty sure its less iron. Since its a low iron glass.
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Old 11-05-2006, 06:50 AM
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Great thanks for the explanation.
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Im pretty sure its less iron. Since its a low iron glass.
its both lead free and low iron, the lack of lead is why it is so clear though
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