Cleaning Starfire Glass

[anticarp]

I recently bought an aquarium made with starfire panels. There is some coralline and other gunk on the glass. Can I use a razor blade to clean the glass the same as I would on regular glass?

 

[aquasport24]

I don't see why not.

 

[anticarp]

I figured that much. I just wanted to hear it from somebody else before I start scraping away.

 

[Fisher72]

Yes I do it all the time on my Oceanic starfire

 

[somdinwong]

i would use one of those plastic razors. my understanding is the starfire glass is much softer

 

[pwoller]

I have used only a metal blade on my aquarium from the day I got it and it still has a couple scratches on it.

 

[anticarp]

I had heard that the glass was softer due to the lower iron count, which was why I am concerned. I'll start on the back, and hopefully it will be good to go from there. Can I use a regular mag float to clean the glass once I have it up and running?

 

[Lightsluvr]

"I have heard..." (fill in the blanks)

"It is my understanding..." (fill in the blanks)

The source of urban legends.

Is there anyone who actually has a starphire glass tank who has experienced scratches from using clean razor blades?

I doubt it.

Thanks Fisher 72. That's my experience as well. Use a clean, fresh blade (no rust, gouges or other imperfections).

LL

 

[Ph0ton]

^^ Agreed. I've used clean metal blades for 2.5 years on my Oceanic starphire without any issues.

 

[rbnice1]

I've used clean blades with no issues. I have also used the plastic ones made to scrap acrylic and had no issues. I only use the plastic ones cause using a kent pro scraper I can reach the bottom with no reaching.

 

[anticarp]

Scraped the whole tank clean with a new razor and it looks flawless. No sweat now.

 

[Jkraft136]

Yep fresh clean razors