{"id":80365,"date":"2022-04-22T11:53:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:53:23","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:53:23","slug":"does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Starfire glass scratch easier?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#Does_Starfire_glass_scratch_easier\" title=\"Does Starfire glass scratch easier?\">Does Starfire glass scratch easier?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#How_much_is_a_48X24X24_tank\" title=\"How much is a 48X24X24 tank?\">How much is a 48X24X24 tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#Which_glass_is_best_for_aquarium\" title=\"Which glass is best for aquarium?\">Which glass is best for aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#How_many_gallons_is_a_36X18X18\" title=\"How many gallons is a 36X18X18?\">How many gallons is a 36X18X18?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#Does_Starfire_glass_scratch_easily\" title=\"Does Starfire glass scratch easily?\">Does Starfire glass scratch easily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#How_do_you_get_scratches_out_of_Starfire_glass\" title=\"How do you get scratches out of Starfire glass?\">How do you get scratches out of Starfire glass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#Does_low-iron_glass_scratch_easily\" title=\"Does low-iron glass scratch easily?\">Does low-iron glass scratch easily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#How_many_gallons_is_an_aquarium_that_is_48X24X24\" title=\"How many gallons is an aquarium that is 48X24X24?\">How many gallons is an aquarium that is 48X24X24?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#How_much_do_fish_tanks_cost\" title=\"How much do fish tanks cost?\">How much do fish tanks cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#How_much_does_a_20gallon_tank_cost\" title=\"How much does a 20gallon tank cost?\">How much does a 20gallon tank cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#How_much_is_a_custom_tank\" title=\"How much is a custom tank?\">How much is a custom tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#Which_mm_glass_is_best_for_aquarium\" title=\"Which mm glass is best for aquarium?\">Which mm glass is best for aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#Can_I_use_normal_glass_for_aquarium\" title=\"Can I use normal glass for aquarium?\">Can I use normal glass for aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#Which_is_better_for_aquarium_glass_or_acrylic\" title=\"Which is better for aquarium glass or acrylic?\">Which is better for aquarium glass or acrylic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#What_thickness_of_glass_is_used_for_aquariums\" title=\"What thickness of glass is used for aquariums?\">What thickness of glass is used for aquariums?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#How_many_gallons_is_a_36_inch_fish_tank\" title=\"How many gallons is a 36 inch fish tank?\">How many gallons is a 36 inch fish tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#How_big_is_a_50_gallon_enclosure\" title=\"How big is a 50 gallon enclosure?\">How big is a 50 gallon enclosure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#How_many_gallons_is_a_36x18x24_tank\" title=\"How many gallons is a 36x18x24 tank?\">How many gallons is a 36x18x24 tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#What_are_the_dimensions_of_a_75_gallon_tank\" title=\"What are the dimensions of a 75 gallon tank?\">What are the dimensions of a 75 gallon tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#What_is_Starfire_clear_glass\" title=\"What is Starfire clear glass?\">What is Starfire clear glass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#Can_scratches_on_glass_be_removed\" title=\"Can scratches on glass be removed?\">Can scratches on glass be removed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#How_do_you_clean_Starfire_glass\" title=\"How do you clean Starfire glass?\">How do you clean Starfire glass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#What_removes_deep_scratches_from_glass\" title=\"What removes deep scratches from glass?\">What removes deep scratches from glass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#Is_low-iron_glass_better\" title=\"Is low-iron glass better?\">Is low-iron glass better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-starfire-glass-scratch-easier\/#Is_low-iron_glass_worth_it_for_aquarium\" title=\"Is low-iron glass worth it for aquarium?\">Is low-iron glass worth it for aquarium?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Starfire_glass_scratch_easier\"><\/span>Does Starfire glass scratch easier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bonus tip: <b>Low-iron glass products such as starphire glass scratch easier than regular glass. Clients of mine who own starphire tanks all tell me the starphire panes scratch easier than the regular panes. If you have a starphire or low-iron glass, be extra careful. Browse the Store!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_48X24X24_tank\"><\/span>How much is a 48X24X24 tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This item SC Aquariums 120 Gallon Starfire Glass Aquarium 48x24x24 12mm Eurobraced with Built-in Overflow BoxSC Aquariums 150 Gallon Starfire Glass Aquarium 60x24x24 12mm Eurobraced with Built-in Overflow BoxPrice<b>$1,195.00<\/b><b>$1,395.00<\/b>Sold ByEmpire USAEmpire USA3 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_glass_is_best_for_aquarium\"><\/span>Which glass is best for aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Acrylic has more insulation capability and that can be a pro or a con depending on the room temperature and the aquarium temperature you are trying to achieve. The Good News: (1) Better clarity  acrylic allows more light through it as much as 93% where glass can be more in the 82% range.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_gallons_is_a_36X18X18\"><\/span>How many gallons is a 36X18X18?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>50 Gallons<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Starfire_glass_scratch_easily\"><\/span>Does Starfire glass scratch easily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No it does not scratch as easy as acrylic but it will scratch easier than regular glass.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_scratches_out_of_Starfire_glass\"><\/span>How do you get scratches out of Starfire glass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>for deep scratches you will have to <b>take a gritty sand paper and sand around the entire scratch as well as feather it out. itll look like scratchy haze as you do this. the reason you are feathering it is to avoid a fish-eye lensing effect when you are done. keep upping the grit level until it looks reasonably smooth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_low-iron_glass_scratch_easily\"><\/span>Does low-iron glass scratch easily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured with silica, low-iron glass tends to be <b>slightly less scratch resistant than clear glass.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_gallons_is_an_aquarium_that_is_48X24X24\"><\/span>How many gallons is an aquarium that is 48X24X24?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>120 Gallons<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_fish_tanks_cost\"><\/span>How much do fish tanks cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ItemCost<b>Tank<\/b><b>$100.00<\/b>Stand$85.00Fish$70.00Light\/Hood$35.0017 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_20gallon_tank_cost\"><\/span>How much does a 20gallon tank cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This item Aqueon Aquarium 20 Gallon LongAqueon 10 Gal Black Aquarium #1 Best SellerCustomer Rating3.9 out of 5 stars (406)4.4 out of 5 stars (1542)Price<b>$97<\/b><b>85<\/b>$3299Sold Bymy GoodsCOLORS NOWItem Dimensions30.25 x 12.5 x 12.75 inches20.25 x 10.5 x 12.63 inches2 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_custom_tank\"><\/span>How much is a custom tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, a custom aquarium will cost anywhere between <b>$200  $6000, depending on size and dimensions. The more extras and customization we need to do, the more expensive the tank will be. Usually it is much more cost effective to simply buy a premade tank instead of a custom aquarium built from scratch.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_mm_glass_is_best_for_aquarium\"><\/span>Which mm glass is best for aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>1\/2 inch of glass.<\/b><b>What is the Standard Aquarium Glass Thickness<\/b><\/p>\n<li>6mm is 1\/4 inch.<\/li>\n<li>10mm is 3\/8 inch.<\/li>\n<li>12mm is 1\/2 inch.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_normal_glass_for_aquarium\"><\/span>Can I use normal glass for aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you use regular glass, <b>make sure its thick enough or the size of the aquarium you&#8217;re making, and that the edges are sanded so that there aren&#8217;t irregularities. As for transparency or clarity, it&#8217;s not much different between the two glass.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_for_aquarium_glass_or_acrylic\"><\/span>Which is better for aquarium glass or acrylic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>acrylic aquariums may never end because both have their strengths and weaknesses. For beginners and smaller tanks, we recommend glass aquariums because of their affordability and scratch resistance. For larger, more advanced aquariums, we recommend using acrylic because it&#8217;s lightweight and easier to repair than glass.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_thickness_of_glass_is_used_for_aquariums\"><\/span>What thickness of glass is used for aquariums?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1\/4-inch-<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_gallons_is_a_36_inch_fish_tank\"><\/span>How many gallons is a 36 inch fish tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rectangle AquariumsSize (inches)Volume (Gallons)Thickness (inches)36 x 18 x 20<b>56<\/b><b>3\/8<\/b>36 x 18 x 24653\/848 x 13 x 20553\/895 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_50_gallon_enclosure\"><\/span>How big is a 50 gallon enclosure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A standard 50 gallon aquarium is generally around <b>36 L x 20 H x 15 W, while breeder aquariums tend to have a wider base.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_gallons_is_a_36x18x24_tank\"><\/span>How many gallons is a 36x18x24 tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>65 Gallon<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_dimensions_of_a_75_gallon_tank\"><\/span>What are the dimensions of a 75 gallon tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>48&#8243; x 18&#8243; x 21&#8243;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Starfire_clear_glass\"><\/span>What is Starfire clear glass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bonus tip: <b>Low-iron glass products such as starphire glass scratch easier than regular glass. Clients of mine who own starphire tanks all tell me the starphire panes scratch easier than the regular panes. If you have a starphire or low-iron glass, be extra careful. Browse the Store!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_scratches_on_glass_be_removed\"><\/span>Can scratches on glass be removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No it does not scratch as easy as acrylic but it will scratch easier than regular glass.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clean_Starfire_glass\"><\/span>How do you clean Starfire glass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Regular white toothpaste or mildly abrasive liquid soap can polish fine scratches out of glass. Materials: Plain white toothpaste (varieties containing baking soda and\/or formulated for whitening purposes work better than gel formulas); or. Mildly abrasive soap for heavy-duty hand cleaning, like liquid pumice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_removes_deep_scratches_from_glass\"><\/span>What removes deep scratches from glass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can <b>use Windex, especially when there is not anything in there.<\/b><b>You can also use a sponge to soak the tape with water for a little while. Most will usually come right off after that.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_low-iron_glass_better\"><\/span>Is low-iron glass better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Low-iron glass provides maximum brightness and clarity with a higher visible light transmittance than traditional clear glass. Applications requiring an unrestricted view can see tremendous improvement with the use of low-iron glass over more traditional options.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_low-iron_glass_worth_it_for_aquarium\"><\/span>Is low-iron glass worth it for aquarium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless it&#8217;s a walk-around tank, just use it on the front, and you can save some money. And <b>yes, it&#8217;s worth it<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Does Starfire glass scratch easier?How much is a 48X24X24 tank?Which glass is best for aquarium?How many gallons is a 36X18X18?Does Starfire glass scratch easily?How do you get scratches out of Starfire glass?Does low-iron glass scratch easily?How many gallons is an aquarium that is 48X24X24?How much do fish tanks cost?How much does a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-80365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80365"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80365"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80365\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}