My NEW 220g Starphire Tank

[scubadude]

Well there are a few things that I wasnt 100% Pleased about it...but overall I was VERY PLEASED!....It seems that the silicone could have been a bit neater, but its nothing I cant fix with a razor blade myself, and the price was well worth it....I will Definately go back to CRS Aquatics for my next tank! Steve did a great job! This IS NOT a Inter American tank. The dimensions of this tank are 72" Long 24" Tall and 30" Wide I got euro-bracing, starphire glass 17mm on front and both sides....regular glass on back 17mm, and 19mm regular glass on bottom....He drilled 4 - 2 3/8" Holes for my Durso standpipe, closed loop, and return, He also made me a black overflow box as seen. All edges are VERY nice after thinking about it I decided to not get any trim as I can cover it as I like. Well here is what everyone probably wants....The pics

Steve, CRS Aquatics 954-958-3555
If you live in Florida and want a large (100g+ custom tank)

 

[chris_h]

What is a Starphire Tank?

 

[SPC]

Scub, looks real nice, what kind of dollars are we talking if you don't mind me asking.
Steve

 

[Circa]

Chris, starphire is a special glass that is really good, it is good because it has no green or blue tint and is completely clear.

 

[scubadude]

The tank cost me $1120, and I picked it up myself about 2 hrs away from where I live. Starphire glass has NO lead in it like regular glass and yes it is MUCH clearer, and much more expensive. There is even a new type of glass out called Opti White which is supposed to be almost as clear as Starphire, and much cheaper and its also supposed to make your corals look more flourescent. I have samples of Starphire, Opti White, and Regular Glass....I will try and post some pics soon.

 

[Nostrathomas]

Scubadude nice tank

I am thinking on going with the the euro style also but cannot make up my mind about the starphire?keep us posted when you fill it.I really want to know if starphire is all it is cracked up to be?(oops bad use of words there)I'm guessing that the hole on the right is for your return?If so how are you going to plumb it? Straight up with a 90 on top?please keep us posted!

 

[scavdog]

I'm Jealous. Damn nice tank and not as much cash as I thought it might be

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keep the pics coming.

 

[Hal1]

What kind of fish is that in the 5th photo? I don't remember seeing it written up in my Scott Michael reference book.

 

[HARRISON]

Nice Rat Goby... You have to watch them though. The like to get out of the tank...

 

[scubadude]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Paul A. Ifkovits:
<STRONG>Very Nice!I am also very interested in your plumbing design. Please post when you get a chance.

Paul</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Here is my plumbing so far for my closed loop


http://www.reefs.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=029619

 

[Paul A. Ifkovits]

Very Nice!I am also very interested in your plumbing design. Please post when you get a chance.

Paul
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[Anonymous]

I think I know what kind of fish that is...

...it's a DOG-faced puffer!

Ba-dum-BUM!

Thank you, you've been a great crowd! Good-night!

Peace,

Chip

[ October 02, 2001: Message edited by: marillion ]