Best place to buy salt?

[sneeyatch]

I try to support what few LFS we have here in Delaware first before buying on-line. IO and RC go on sale it seems every week or two anyway so since starting up my new systems, I've gotten all of my salt locally.

 

[formsix]

All depends on how much you use. Most of us don't mix salt 50+ gallons at a time too frequently.

hah, you're probably right! Our tank is new so we've been doing 20% water changes (~20 gallons) weekly, plus tank transfer for a wrasse in QT, so we've been going through a fair bit of NSW. Either way, the leftovers from a 15lb bag are pretty easy to store in a small container -- just thought people should know that it's not one giant bag in the 60lb box. But the buckets are cooler and are useful for so many things, for sure!!!

 

[mkj]

I get mine from the ocean. toxic waste and all.:uhoh3:

 

[MrSchertz]

Just picked up the 5 gallon bucket of Instant ocean for 34.99 at my LFS

 

[bckane]

Just picked up the 5 gallon bucket of Instant ocean for 34.99 at my LFS

went to several LFS in my area.........all around $45-50

 

[lurchone]

Damn... i paid 70 for my instant ocean 5 gallon.... gift card 70 but still! From lfs

 

[phillrodrigo]

For anyone that uses alot of salt sign up for dr. Fosters auto ship. If you have a case sent every month the 10th one is free. Find a friend to split it

 

[ReeferBill]

+1 on Drs. Foster and Smith free shipping!

 

[firebirdude]

Just picked up the 5 gallon bucket of Instant ocean for 34.99 at my LFS

Plus tax. But still, that's a crazy cheap deal. A little too cheap...

 

[Bman562]

As other said, Drs. Foster and Smith.

 

[Cu455]

The fish place by me sells the 200 gallon mix for $35. I met this guy last year on Craigslist. He sells fish from his house. He sells the 200 gallon box for $30.

 

[MrSchertz]

Plus tax. But still, that's a crazy cheap deal. A little too cheap...

Yes plus tax.

 

[CoralBeauty13]

hmmm, very interesting thread. I use red Sea Coral Pro. Everything in the tank just starting sprouting greatly when I changed over from something else I was using...can't remember the name of it, but The new salt really made a difference. Don't have to do as many changes as it has really good concentrate of minerals that are needed. But it is pretty expensive. $65.00 for a 5gl bucket almost anywhere you look. My LFS sales it for $60. I'll be checking out that instant ocean soon.

 

[Aesl1982]

Normally I just go to Lfs

 

[rlm2005]

I order it online. Last time was Amazon but I use Drs Foster and Smith most of the time. Delivered right to my door no loading it in and out of my car. Easy.