I'm sorry, I don't know the manufacturer. I am the second owner and I'm pretty sure the glass is not starfire. The tank and stand are about a year or two old. I have not seen any scratches, it's a pretty solidly built tank and stand. No rust. The tank was previously freshwater with little to no decoration. I will be including 3 bulkheads (you need 4) and an additional 55 gallon tank that can be used as a sump, if you like. I can send more pictures via PM, if you'd like to see the bracing, underside, etc.