Is starfire worth it in 1/2"?

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This is slightly urgent because I'd like to pull the trigger on a tank build later tonight =)

It's a 225 gallon (72x30x24) in 1/2".

I don't think I can get a yes from the wife today if I want the front and 1 side in starfire due to costs but I have the go-ahead for the tank all in regular.

I was talked out of starfire on my first tank which was all 3/8" and things looked great to me to be honest.

What do people with experience with both think? In 1/2" is it really worth it once there is water in the tank and a whole lot of light blasting into it?

Brett