where do you get your salt from?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/fish-supplies/saltwater-aquarium-salt-water-mix/ps/c/3578/4685

 

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/tank-maintenance-salt-mix/salt-mix.html

 

I just picked up 200g Reef Crystals at my LFS (Seascapes) in West Des Moines for 60 bucks.

 

Didn't think reef crust came in 200gal only 160?
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Crystals sorry. Lol
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That's what I'm getting. It was a 200g box for $60.00

 

Nice price.
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I generally buy salt from petsolutions.com ..they will generally have a sale a few times a year and will offer 200g boxes for $50 to $53. Right now it's $55 with free shipping over $75.

http://www.petsolutions.com/C/Aquarium-Salt-Mixes/I/Instant-Ocean-Reef-Crystals.aspx

 

Thatpetplace.com has reef crystal for 44 dollars right now but free shipping is 99 dollars. not sure what there shipping runs if you don't get 99 dollars worth though

 

GET ALL YOUR SALT FROM AC&C! I pick up 3-4 boxes at Fall Fest or Spring Fest for $40ea. I use I/O and I suggest anybody with a decent skimmer, and a ca rxr/2part dosing system do the same. There's no need for extra calcium, magnesium, and buffer when you're already supplementing your tank. The only thing one can possibly complain about Instant Ocean is that it has a higher DOC than some other salts, but again....skimmer. Their QC record is unmatched, it's a great product and lots of people have great success on it.

 

Instant Ocean Reef Crystals are what I use. Can't wait tell Fall fest! I need to stock up on Salt. lol

KP

 

Local fish stores... Both seascapes and Adam's have great selections and great price.. It's not really worth saving a few bucks to throw your money into the pockets of corporate America.

 

Have to disagree with you strongly there Marcus. Any operation that supports the hobby as well as LiveAquaria and the work of experts like Kevin Kohen is alright with me. Corporate or not. The truth is that these facilities have the financial backing and infastructure to keep and rear fish and corals properly, that means; qt, feed, keep great parameters. There is an awful lot of misinformation and shotty business practices among amature mom and pop stores. We are lucky in the region to have a few good ones, but IMO these are the exception to the norm.

 

I agree that there is nothing wrong with supporting liveaquria, but also love Iowa Pet Foods and AC&C.

All of these businesses do a great job at supporting the hobby and our local club!