normal glass vs crystal glass

[Joeteng]

I went to visit a aquarium shop and was told there is difference between a normal glass and crystal glass tank. Have anyone know what is the real difference? Any good contact for purchase of tank?

[Solo77]

Colour Distortion. Any tank maker can get crystal glass from supplier. Thus, u got to decide who to go to for yr tank making.

[reefer guy]

normal or standard glass has a green tint while crystal glass is clearer due to its lower iron content. you can visibly compare the same glass through its section. normal glass is harder and cheaper while crystal glass is softer and expensive, i would suggest that for a tank where you will usually use a 10mm normal glass, go for a 12mm crystal glass. if you are very particular about true colors, go for a crystal (especially good with colorful corals) otherwise save your budget and stick to normal glass.

[tunicate]

Thanks reefer guy. I learn something new today.

[vincegoh]

Does it means that crystal glass scratch more easily than normal glass?

[peacemaker]

Personally, I don't see any difference, but on a different perspective, you tend to be more careful while cleaning the glass when it is more expensive, thus less scratches.

[tunicate]

After reading what bro peacemaker wrote, I can say that crystal glass definitely not for me. I'm already taking too much time cleaning with a magnet glass cleaner. Imagine scrub-scrub, sayang-sayang, scrub-scrub, sayang-sayang,... it'll take the whole night.

[peacemaker]

Lol... just be careful with magnet cleaners. Don't leave it inside the tank, but put it in whenever you want to use it. Things can get stuck in-between (ie. sand), and when you drag, oops...

[Joeteng]

so how do we do we know what glass is that? how do we see it?

[Joeteng]

I kanna con before for a tank with sump plus stand only with piping cost me $5k. Damn piss off so can anyone recommend a good tank maker. Freelance or shop. U guys can email me if it is inconvenience to post

[Joeteng]

for a 3 ft tank!!!!!!!

[Joeteng]

Thanks guys for your reference but any bad name I should avoid in the forum just in case I got con again.

[cool guy]

Wow 5k for a 3ft... I offer u my 4ft full set plus all e fish for 2.5k if u wan... Ahakz... mainly angel...

Bro maybe u can get at pasarmalam section... Some bro r letting go tank at cheap price... Sometime, secondhand item r better then firsthand item...

Cheers

[Solo77]

Hard to describe as there are other grade of non crystal glass. Hence, good to go to reputable makers to ensure not being con. As mentioned by some reefers here, non crystal glass has tinted green look at the edge while crystal is like clear.

[BFG]

Glass scratching is the norm if you are not careful. But there is something else that you need to know about low iron glass in that the lower the iron content, the easier for it to get pitted.

[vt_snowman87]

i too, had this dilemma when i was choosing glass for my new tank.. it was discussed here when i started out, not sure if its of any info to u:

but anyway, my tank maker had a sample in the shop so i took a pic of it last time.. and the difference is pretty big, the difference gets bigger the thicker it is.. hope it helps..

no prize for guessing which is low-iron..

[dr evil]

Hi Joejoe,

This weekend, i have a shipment that contain a few low iron glass tanks if you wish to view. Its cheaper compare getting locally so let me know if you wish to view them.

Cheers!

[Joeteng]

roughly a 3ft by 2 ft by 2 ft is how much?

Yes I got con by a reefer shop and I really hate that!

[Harlequinmania]

If you wish to compare between a Acrylic tank vs Glass tank , here are the info;

1. Acrylic is a better insulator than glass so a smaller heater will work for the same sized aquarium and temperature fluctuations happen slower. This is good for stability.

2. Acrylic is clearer than glass. It actually lets 14% more light through than glass.

3. Acrylic can have a much greater variety of shapes. Acrylic aquariums commonly have rounded corners (rather than seams) and usually have a more 'contemporary' look. Acrylic coffee tables and even bubble tanks (like Captain Picard's aquarium on Star Trek).

4. A disadvantage of acrylic is that it scratches much easier (be careful with inside decorations) so special cleaning pads must be used. NEVER use a brillo pad or a green pot scrubber on an acrylic aquarium.

5. Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of acrylic is the cost. Usually an acrylic aquarium will cost 2 to 3 times what a similar sized glass aquarium would.

** Extracted from animal-world.com

[dnsfpl]

my front panel is low iron

seriously i cant see the difference lol

[LittleBurger]

I kanna con before for a tank with sump plus stand only with piping cost me $5k. Damn piss off so can anyone recommend a good tank maker. Freelance or shop. U guys can email me if it is inconvenience to post

sorry to hijack yr thread. I looking to upgrade tank n looking for reputable and experience tank makers. Can anyone recommend me?

I want upgrade my 3x kana cheated few inches x 2ft tank. Looking at 4x3x2.

[Eniram]

I think the best way to answer this question is to ask, what do you plan to keep? Fishes? LPS corals? SPS corals?

From there you'll able to decide if it's necessary to go with crystal glass. Crystal glass will allow you to see the true colour of your corals w/o any colour distortion.

As for your 3ft tank that cost 5k, let's not jump to conclusion. One must consider workmanship, after sales service, and if the whole setup includes equipments then 5k is still ok

[Joeteng]

I think the best way to answer this question is to ask, what do you plan to keep? Fishes? LPS corals? SPS corals?

From there you'll able to decide if it's necessary to go with crystal glass. Crystal glass will allow you to see the true colour of your corals w/o any colour distortion.

As for your 3ft tank that cost 5k, let's not jump to conclusion. One must consider workmanship, after sales service, and if the whole setup includes equipments then 5k is still ok

Try Ah beng! My friend did one from them around 1k with cabinet for 3ft tanks

[dr evil]

hi Guys

i have been importing low iron/crystal clear glass from China and the price is much lower when you get from local.

let me know if you are keen and thanks