Oceanic Salt

[Im Lon 2]

does anyone use Tropic Marin? This seems to be a big hit in the Chicago area.. But you don't see it alot in the St. Louis area. I know Velco sells it but don't know how well it sells.

 

[michealprater]

It is very popular. It cost twice as much as all other salts.

 

[maxxII]

Tropic Marin is a good salt, its just not consistantly available from what I've seen. Jan at Clayton Pet carries (carried), it.

Nick

 

[jbarone]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14198096#post14198096 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by michealprater
I will be wanting to do a group buy on salt from DFS in the next 2 months. I am down to 1 1/2 buckets.

Let me know when you do. I'm in for a couple.

 

[Im Lon 2]

what is the cost it sell for?

 

[michealprater]

Dr Foster Smith Prices
Instant Ocean 200gal 44.99
Reef Crystals 200gal 49.99
Oceanic 200gal 46.99
Seachem Reef Salt 160gal 46.99
Seachem Marine Salt 160 gal 41.99
Red Sea Coral Pro 175gal (free shirt) 45.99
Tropic Marin 200gal 74.99
Tropic Marin Pro Reef 200gal 84.99
Coralife 150gal (free shirt) 39.99
Kent 200gal 46.99
Red Sea Salt 200gal 49.99
hW marine mix 150gal 56.99

 

[jbarone]

WoW! Prices have gone up.

 

[michealprater]

I noticed that also, I would assume from people doing group buys and they have to stick to thier 17 dollar shipping promise.

 

[michealprater]

It looks like another RC sponsor, that fish place has comparable prices, and they have free shipping over $100 until January 26th.

I wont be able to order before then, but a couple of buckets would go over 100 so you could buy on your own. Only problem is they appear to be out of stock on Instant Ocean and Reef Crystals.

 

[Im Lon 2]

I can bring in Tropic Marin for $55.00 a bucket.. but I have to order a Pallet 36 buckets. dont know if anyone would be intrested. I would have to have the Money up front to place order. and should get it 2 days after i place order.

 

[michealprater]

That is really cheap for Tropic Marin, but I do not want to switch salts at this point.

If you could get a good price on IO or Reef Crystals, I personally would not be interested, but I bet you could sell 36 buckets fast.

 

[michealprater]

Anyone using this stuff?

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...on~view~idProduct~DD2213~idCategory~FISM.html

 

[michealprater]

Found this in the reef chemistry forum.

Calcium
Alkalinity
Magnesium

Aquatic Gardens
430
8
1240

CoraLife
560
9
1380

Crystal Sea Marinemix
340
9
1050

Crystal Sea Marinemix Bio-Assay
340
9
1050

D-D H2Ocean
450
10
1380

Instant Ocean
350
12
1070

Kent
540
11
1200

Marine Environment
480
7.5
1450

Oceanic
580
8.5
1650

OceanPure
510
10
1320

Red Sea
400
8
1300

Red Sea Coral Pro
490
7
1300

Reef Crystals
420
12
1260

Reefer's Best
420
11
1200

SeaChem Marine Salt
500
10
1400

SeaChem Reef Salt
540
10
1450

Tropic Marin
375
10
1230

Tropic Marin Pro Reef
450
8.5
1380

Tunze Reef Salt
420
9.5
1350

 

[michealprater]

I loved this thread so much, I have more fun for all you salty seadogs.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1556491

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1556485

 

[7faces]

I use Coralife based on a recommendation..I stick with it because:
I've looked into its stats compared to others since I've been using it, and It always rates near the top
I love the individual bags..
It's very inexpensive when compared to the other brands.
It Comes with a free T-shirt

I don't see why anyone would use anything else really...
but JMO...

 

[michealprater]

Those who said you should not mix salts, or change salts. Please look at this http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1556491 .

 

[gigglalittl]

I used Oceanic when I started this hobby and loved it! When i set up my 29 recently, I had to buy more salt and so I set up the 29 with Reef crystals (from reccomendation) and personally am not so happy with coral growth. I use a lot more salt to get to the same salinity that I used in the 10 gal and have more issues with red algae. i am going to be switching back slowly through using mixtures. I really would rather pay the $$$ for results. Michael, I will go in on a group buy with you. Please post before you order.

 

[michealprater]

Check Slashclub.org members only section. Lon is doing a group buy. I am not ready to order, so hopefully I can get enough interest when I am, considering several people may stock up now.

 

[gigglalittl]

thanks for the tip. that looks a little scary. i think i can wait. i still have two bags of Coralife, but i want to go back to IO reef crystals.

 

[Im Lon 2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14211616#post14211616 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gigglalittl
that looks a little scary.

:bigeyes: Boo!