bosmahe1

I've even managed to scratch my glass tank. Probably, from using those magnetic scrapers. I was wondering about low iron, starfire glass as well.

Riiz

Its the iron in glass that gives is that green shade in larger tanks, low-iron/starphire will look almost white/blue, about just as clear as acrylic.

ericpop27

The main reason I wanted an acrylic tank was because of the clarity and the low-iron glass (aka Starphire/Starfire) is a nice compromise. The strength of glass, but the clarity of acrylic.

I stopped using gravel because it tended to get stuck in the magnetic algae scraper and wreak havoc. Sand is much nicer.



I still haven't bought the tank yet, but it occurred to me to check on eBay and craigslist. There was nothing nearby on eBay, but I have found several on craigslist. I'm talking to a guy right now about buying his 90 gallon glass tank. I'm so excited!

Anyone have experience with using heating cable in sand? Is it safe or are heating cables only for gravel?

TAB

I bought a 240g and stand, that had never been set up for $200, off Craigs list. 1st thing I did was water test it, no leaks. the stand is a el cheapo, but thats no biggy, i've built every stand I've had in the last 15 years.,

oakleyhoma

I'm definitely buying used from now on, using the $1/gallon rule as much as possible.

leolucido

Please don't go to Petco or Petsmart, for the tank. If you look a little more try looking at local aquarium wholesellers in your area.

In my area, they have one who sells a 60 gallon glass for $50.