LF starfire glass

[CRAP! Another Hobby]

Howdy!

Does anyone know if any of the glass shops in Calgary sell starfire glass?

What is the cost difference between starfire and regular glass?

[justinl]

can't tell you where to find it, but i can tell you that the difference in $ between regular glass and starfire is enormous. but still, it is pretty

[mastergunsg]

Ya the prices are ridiculous for local glass shops i was quoted between $32- $36 per square foot from 4 different places here in Vancouver without any work on the edges, glasscages.com sells it for $15. To put that into perspective, for the 4 pieces of starfire glass that i would buy at a local glass shop. I received a quote from sea-star to build and deliver and entire aquarium (starfire 3 sides) for around the same price that included the drilling 6 holes, euro bracing,durso overflow,glass overflow box,all bulkheads,edge working the glass.

Now its all the labor involved in replacing the glass if doing it yourself. IMO if you are doing anything more than just the front of an existing aquarium you would be better off buying a new aquarium from a reputable local aquarium maker in your area.

Talk to Mitch at Bow Valley aquariums, he has starphire glass at reasonable prices.

[CRAP! Another Hobby]

Originally Posted by Rene

Talk to Mitch at Bow Valley aquariums, he has starphire glass at reasonable prices.

To say "he has starfire glass at reasonable prices" is a MAJOR understatement. I went in to see him today (about drilling some holes) and asked about his starfire cost. WOW...took me a second to process what he said and do some math in my head. I don't think there is anyone that can beat his price. Works out to less than $10/sq foot of 10mm thick. I promptly asked for 2 pieces of 4x2 starfire and pulled out my mastercard!

If anyone is looking for glasswork (holes/baffles etc) or for panes of glass, I would strongly recommend calling Mitch before wasting a minute calling anyone else!

(also has a great price for drilling holes AND includes the bulkheads in the cost)

[Rahim101]

Can you PM me some contact info???

[Marlin65]

Originally Posted by CRAP! Another Hobby

To say "he has starfire glass at reasonable prices" is a MAJOR understatement. I went in to see him today (about drilling some holes) and asked about his starfire cost. WOW...took me a second to process what he said and do some math in my head. I don't think there is anyone that can beat his price. Works out to less than $10/sq foot of 10mm thick. I promptly asked for 2 pieces of 4x2 starfire and pulled out my mastercard!

If anyone is looking for glasswork (holes/baffles etc) or for panes of glass, I would strongly recommend calling Mitch before wasting a minute calling anyone else!

(also has a great price for drilling holes AND includes the bulkheads in the cost)

Thats a good price I can beat it but I don't sell glass.
Starphire glass should be about double the cost of regular glass.
$10 a square is a good price for 10mm (retail)
The fab work is where the cost is though holes and polish add up.