So after having been out of things for a few years, and only at a small (29 gallon ) level. I'm looking to get back in, and go BIG.
Trying to figure out if the low iron glass is worth it or not. I'm looking at a 150 or 180 gallon. I have seen some of this size range in a store near me and they look CRYSTAL CLEAR> BUT That is all they had in the store other than acrylic, and I'm wondering for those that have had regular and then jumped to starfire/low iron, was it worth the extra expense. I can find used 180 gallon tanks all over the place for around 500 bucks or so, but a starfire is more in the 2k range for a new tank (not too many used ones in my area).
Just wanted to get others thoughts. I want the "look" of this to be right, so I'm leaning toward starfire, but then again, I know the "wall of water" effect will be there reguardless. Also, am I going to have to baby it as far as scratches?
Trying to figure out if the low iron glass is worth it or not. I'm looking at a 150 or 180 gallon. I have seen some of this size range in a store near me and they look CRYSTAL CLEAR> BUT That is all they had in the store other than acrylic, and I'm wondering for those that have had regular and then jumped to starfire/low iron, was it worth the extra expense. I can find used 180 gallon tanks all over the place for around 500 bucks or so, but a starfire is more in the 2k range for a new tank (not too many used ones in my area).
Just wanted to get others thoughts. I want the "look" of this to be right, so I'm leaning toward starfire, but then again, I know the "wall of water" effect will be there reguardless. Also, am I going to have to baby it as far as scratches?