I have a question would it be worth it to have a 210 main viewing glass pane changed and resealed or would it be cheaper to get a new tank ?
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Resealing and getting glass swapped out (1 Viewer)
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When I bought my 260 (8 foot) I replaced the front glass with starphire and it was still much cheaper than a new tank. Partially depends on who does it - if interested I can try and dig their number up, guys name was Eric, local tank builder, but they changed locations right during my swap out.
Found it - Eric Haug - texas ocean aquatics http://www.texasoceanaquatics.com/
also runs a reptile shop and believe this is his new location and number http://ultimatereptiles.com/
He also does pick up and drop off for cheap. Mention my tank and the pricing having been good on starphire and see what that would cost versus regular glass. It wasn't that much more at the time, but this was a few years ago. Well worth the difference in price (only a couple hundred then).
also runs a reptile shop and believe this is his new location and number http://ultimatereptiles.com/
He also does pick up and drop off for cheap. Mention my tank and the pricing having been good on starphire and see what that would cost versus regular glass. It wasn't that much more at the time, but this was a few years ago. Well worth the difference in price (only a couple hundred then).
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Thanks appreciate it
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Eric doesn't swap out Starphire anymore.
8 months ago I had a tank for him to do so and his answer was no.
He does only regular or the new Crystal low iron glass, he was backed up for a few months and his prices are changed too.
Just FYI.
It can hurt to just check.
8 months ago I had a tank for him to do so and his answer was no.
He does only regular or the new Crystal low iron glass, he was backed up for a few months and his prices are changed too.
Just FYI.
It can hurt to just check.
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Any idea who does starphire ?
Any low iron glass should be better (clearer) than the regular float used that is greenish. Aks to see samples for comparison.
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Will do thank you for the input !
here is another option... http://glasscages.com/?sAction=ViewCat&lCatID=42 you would have to do it yourself. could also check with some of the higher end glass shops to see if they have starfire or one of the other low iron glass products in your dimensions.
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Well tank is getting picked up tomorrow . I will post pictures of the final product once I get it
Who did you end up using to do it?
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I went with Eric
Going with the low iron glass?
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Either low iron or straphire he said he might have some but I will know tomorrow
Sweet.
