Cleaning Starfire Glass....

[Slamajamajama]

Cleaning Starfire Glass.... how to clean and what to clean it with, also other than snails what about algae removal

 

[cmantis]

Same as regular glass.

 

[Slamajamajama]

nope its snot

 

[JonnyJ]

The only thing you need to worry about is sand getting trapped and dragging it.

Otherwise I use a magnet cleaner, a scraper and mr clean/ toothbrush in hard to hit spots.

 

[SIReefer]

I never had an issue with a mag float cleaner on regular glass but starfire is delicate. Ive been using a small piece of magic eraser once a week with no problems, no scratches & just dispose of when done.

 

[ducati335i]

I use a mag float.. Tiger shark I think.. It sounds like it's scratching.. But it works well

 

[Slamajamajama]

I never had an issue with a mag float cleaner on regular glass but starfire is delicate. Ive been using a small piece of magic eraser once a week with no problems, no scratches & just dispose of when done.

i like this idea best so far, and your right SF is delicate and for what i paid for the 3 sides im not getting one scratch on it....

 

[ducati335i]

Ive been using the tiger shark since 2010 on my tank.. It's fine..

 

[masterswimmer]

60 grit sandpaper. You'll never have to worry about ONE scratch

Russ

 

[Slamajamajama]

60 grit sandpaper. You'll never have to worry about ONE scratch

Russ

thanks Russ, theres a pearl there somewhere...

 

[E.intheC]

I've had low-iron glass on a few tanks and haven't personally noticed that it scratches easier than regular glass. I've heard that it does scratch easier, though.. As for me... I use an undersized magnet for the glass thickness (less pressure on the glass), I'm nuts about making sure there's no sand on the magnet, and I keep the magnet out of the tank when not in use.

 

[Slamajamajama]

I've had low-iron glass on a few tanks and haven't personally noticed that it scratches easier than regular glass. I've heard that it does scratch easier, though.. As for me... I use an undersized magnet for the glass thickness (less pressure on the glass), I'm nuts about making sure there's no sand on the magnet, and I keep the magnet out of the tank when not in use.

thank you...

 

[cmantis]

Since reading this I realized it does scratch easier (Don't ask me how I know). Now that I am educated what 'scraper' is the best. Read in a thread here from last year the Hammerhead. Any other suggestions? Also what about the glass kit versus acrylic kit? Want to order the right thing the first time.

 

[ming]

I also use the Tiger Shark Float on my Miracles Starfire glass. It doesn't scratch the glass, but I make sure it stays about 2-3" above the sand so I don't accidently get any sand between the float and the glass. I use a razor for the 2-3" to the sand.

 

[cmantis]

I also use the Tiger Shark Float on my Miracles Starfire glass. It doesn't scratch the glass, but I make sure it stays about 2-3" above the sand so I don't accidently get any sand between the float and the glass. I use a razor for the 2-3" to the sand.

Do you use the acrlyic kit or the glass kit? Am I right in assuming it doesn't come with either and I need to order that as well?

 

[ming]

It comes with glass kit. I believe only the acrylic kit needs to be ordered separately.

Also, I first ordered the hammerhead for my 1/2" glass since thats the rating on the website, but I felt it wasn't strong enough. (It's enough to get the brown film though)
I contacted the company and they let me upgrade to the tiger shark and pay the difference.

 

[cmantis]

I assume you are using the glass kit though on your starphire?

 

[ming]

Yup

 

[ducati335i]

Yes, glass kit .. Does it make noise for u guys that use it? Mine sounds like it's scratches.. But it doesn't I use a kent blade to hit the bottom once a month.. Mines 4 sides starfire

 

[Slamajamajama]

thanks guys very helpful.....