price on custom 180g

[small time]

my lfs said no one can beat there price for a custom 180g
4 ft by 3 ft (deep) by 24 in tall
open top with splash guard and 2 inch hole w/ overflow box
they quoted my 500$ tax included
i know there are different manufactures but this seems like a great deal
he said for 150$ more i can get the front glass in starfire

 

[dad]

Sounds like a good deal but i do not know anything about "starfire"?
Is this a better glass or what?
Is there a garantee? What about a stand or hood?

 

[robchuck]

That sounds like a really good price for that size tank. If you purchase it, you will definately appreciate the 36" width when it comes time for aquascaping. The splash guard (Euro-bracing) is nice because you won't have any glass cross braces to make lighting a challenge.
Even with the extra $150 charge, the Starphire option would definately be worthwhile. I recently purchased a custom tank with generic low iron glass (Ultrawhite). I don't know how the clarity stacks up against the Starphire brand, but I definately appreciate it's clarity at 1/2" versus even the 3/8" float glass I have on my current 65 gallon tank.

 

[golfish]

at that price I'd get all veiwing sides in starphire. My 120 cost 250.00 more to have the front panel in starphire. Its an in wall tank so I only needed one panel in starphire.

 

[kpatrick]

just curious... whats so good about starphire??? and even if it was in the wall why only one side in starphire???
(sorry, not trying to hijack)