Aquarium Advice

[PharmrJohn]

Whan I get my 90 (or 120G) tank, I wanna do it right the first time. I'm looking at Glass Cages and so far like what I see. My confusion has to do with low iron glass. They've got many choices as to HOW MUCH of the glass is to be low iron. And it's quite expensive.

Query: Does it really matter?

 

[Formulator]

I think it comes down to personal preference and how big your wallet is. My understanding is that low iron glass is about cosmetics (clarity) and the less iron, the more clear. I’ve also heard lower iron is easier to scratch.

 

[ryanjohn1]

Depends on your wallet. IMO buy something once, get the absolute best you can the first time.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Yeah, low iron is slightly/moderately optically clearer than regular glass (it's enough to make a difference side-by-side, but I've heard a few disputes on the forum here about if the difference is noticeable when not side-by-side), and it reportedly scratches more easily than regular glass.

Some people think it's worth it, others don't- it's really just a personal preference thing at this point.

 

[mrpontiac80]

Both of my tanks are low iron. I’m glad I went with the option but honestly unless you have regular and low iron side by side, I doubt you’d ever notice a difference.

Two samples against each other are obvious but if your tank is regular glass, it’s still going to look great. I agree with the comment of get the best you can the first time and you won’t have regrets later.

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

Yeah, low iron is slightly/moderately optically clearer than regular glass (it's enough to make a difference side-by-side, but I've heard a few disputes on the forum here about if the difference is noticeable when not side-by-side), and it reportedly scratches more easily than regular glass.

Some people think it's worth it, others don't- it's really just a personal preference thing at this point.

I actually bought 'aquarium" glass for my bathroom shower stall. crazy expensive but much clearer. You can tell the low iron glass by the color of the edge. (minimal green)

 

[Reefering1]

I like my low iron glass, especially for Eurobraced tank, the edges are light blue- instead of dark green.

 

[PharmrJohn]

Thank you all. I might as well get it. I am launching this winter, so I'll have time to save up for all the hardware to go with it.