kind of new to town
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reefkoi
Premium Member
well i did a comparison of having TM shipped to your door or going down to petco with the internet price in hand and hauling a bucket home and per gallon the TM wasnt double.
Heres what i added up:
I was checking with fosters & smith, they have tropic marine pro for $64.99 and Regular TM for $57.99 if the order is over $240 the shipping is only $15.99 so if say a few guys put an order in for 4 buckets thats only $61.98 a bucket for 200 gal. mix.
I see a lot of people use IO, but if you want to step up to a better quality "reef" salt i think ordering from them is really a great deal. Note: your getting 40 more gallons out of the TM too also.
If you print the coupon, drive down to petsmart and get the "deal" like Crit pointed out. its 21¢ per gallon for IO. If you dont print it out and pay regular retail its actually more expensive than having Tropic Marin delivered to your door! I would have never thought.
If you have the TM delivered to your door its 31¢ per gallon. Just thought I'd try a little math and see what the difference really is.
I'm not trying to make this a IO versus TM debate (why bother) just throwing a little comparison out there
Chris"
So see its not more expensive necessarily, depends on where and how you buy it.
Heres what i added up:
I was checking with fosters & smith, they have tropic marine pro for $64.99 and Regular TM for $57.99 if the order is over $240 the shipping is only $15.99 so if say a few guys put an order in for 4 buckets thats only $61.98 a bucket for 200 gal. mix.
I see a lot of people use IO, but if you want to step up to a better quality "reef" salt i think ordering from them is really a great deal. Note: your getting 40 more gallons out of the TM too also.
If you print the coupon, drive down to petsmart and get the "deal" like Crit pointed out. its 21¢ per gallon for IO. If you dont print it out and pay regular retail its actually more expensive than having Tropic Marin delivered to your door! I would have never thought.
If you have the TM delivered to your door its 31¢ per gallon. Just thought I'd try a little math and see what the difference really is.
I'm not trying to make this a IO versus TM debate (why bother) just throwing a little comparison out there
Chris"
So see its not more expensive necessarily, depends on where and how you buy it.
COreefer
Premium Member
I believe TM has a higher calcium content and an overall balance of essential nutrients (and a higher PH),whereas the IO is lacking in Ca and Mag. At least this is the claim...I feel like IO is fine with the proper additives, but I have never tried TM. I wouldn't mind giving it a shot though.
Thurge
New member
I just rescently moved here myself, and after trying to find TMpro at what I feel is a reasonable price I made the switch to Seachem's Reef salt. The reason I like TM is that its made with all Pharmaseudical grade chemicals, and they use the same control measures as in making pharmasudical drugs. I decided on the Seachem based on the experiences I have had with other Seachem products.
In the end though I think most problems are encountered when people buy what ever salt that is on sale. If you find one you like and stick with it you should avoid most problems.
As to the fish stores around, as others have said check them out and ask questions. I found that when I told people that I was moving or just arrived they were more than happy to chat and explane there shop's philosophy. Check the stock and prices of livestock and drygoods and ask about their ability to get you the fish you want. I have found that if you shop around you can save some serious money.
In the end though I think most problems are encountered when people buy what ever salt that is on sale. If you find one you like and stick with it you should avoid most problems.
As to the fish stores around, as others have said check them out and ask questions. I found that when I told people that I was moving or just arrived they were more than happy to chat and explane there shop's philosophy. Check the stock and prices of livestock and drygoods and ask about their ability to get you the fish you want. I have found that if you shop around you can save some serious money.
