How much do you pay for salt? and where?

Overland04 · 07/10/2008, 07:25 PM

I'm just trying to get an Idea of what the prices of salt were around the world.

For instance, I buy my salt in 5 gallon buckets at Animal Kingdom. I only use Reef Crystals and I pay $69.00 plus tax in New York.

Are there any cheaper places? Thatâ€™s what I hope to accomplish with this thread. With the ever raising cost of fuel I'm willing to try to save anywhere I can.

I know there are lots of brands and people don't all buy 5gal at a time but letâ€™s see if we can help each other out.

Thanks!

downhillbiker · 07/10/2008, 07:31 PM

i paid $100 for 3 buckets of reef crystals shipped to my door from drs foster and smith. so about $33 a bucket. there is a LFS in a close town that has them for $36 so i will be going there from now on.

abulgin · 07/10/2008, 07:32 PM

OMG that is outrageous--you are getting ripped. I use Reef Crystals and I buy it in 5 gal buckets (160 gallons) as well and I pay $32 plus about $10 in shipping (i usually combine it with something else I need). www.thatfishplace.com.

atvdave · 07/10/2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by downhillbiker
i paid $100 for 3 buckets of reef crystals shipped to my door from drs foster and smith. so about $33 a bucket. there is a LFS in a close town that has them for $36 so i will be going there from now on.

Same as the above, but i use IO. I wate till there's a sale... like now...

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...56&pcatid=4856

Overland04 · 07/10/2008, 07:39 PM

WOW...I feel dumb, I love RC!

Nano Chris · 07/10/2008, 07:46 PM

Crap lol, at dfs its:
Instant Ocean 160 gallon mix $27.69
Reef Crystals 160 gallon mix $29.99

And to think i had paid $50 at my lfs a few weeks ago. I wish i would have known this lol.

mrbill70 · 07/10/2008, 08:40 PM

I have been paying $60 per 5g bucket of Reef Crystals here in Kansas. I was going to order it from Marine Depot for $35..but they add $20 per bucket shipping. It wouldn't have made a difference. I wish I had known about Dr F&S. I'm going to order several buckets for the same price I was paying for one.

downhillbiker · 07/10/2008, 09:08 PM

drs foster and smith offers the $33 a bucket sale every so often with $7-10 shipping. find yourself a $5-10 off coupon and order 3+ buckets and you have yourself a smokin deal.

reefergeorge · 07/10/2008, 09:26 PM

I buy the 200 gallon box of IO from my lfs for $43 after tax. Not as good as online, but I like going to the lfs.

Playa-1 · 07/11/2008, 10:16 AM

I get reef crystals delivered to my front door from Dr Foster & Smith. It's cheaper to get it delivered then It is for me to go and buy it locally. Plus it kinda sux lugging those heavy 5 gallon containers around.

areze · 07/11/2008, 10:37 AM

DR foster smith here as well.

I buy it in the bags, a bit more expensive, but I mix 50gallons of water at a time, simplifies things.

fishysteve · 07/11/2008, 10:57 AM

I pay about $43 / 5 gallon (200 gallon ) bucket of Tropic Marin Pro Reef at the Frazer Zoo.

dcombs44 · 07/11/2008, 11:01 AM

I actually buy mine at petsmart. If you print the product page from any other vendor (including petsmart online which is cheaper than the store) they will match it.

I always search around for the best price, print it, and drive 5 minutes to petsmart. Usually get it around $30 or so for a 5 gallon bucket of IO. They usually don't have reef crystals in store.

bassettmd · 07/11/2008, 11:03 AM

dcombs44 - I do the same thing 30-35 for a bucket of Instant Ocean from Petsmart as long as you bring the internet coupon in.

discocarp · 07/11/2008, 11:05 AM

Quote:

I actually buy mine at petsmart. If you print the product page from any other vendor (including petsmart online which is cheaper than the store) they will match it.

This is what I do too. IO at petsmart with the online price match.

reefergeorge · 07/11/2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by areze
DR foster smith here as well.

I buy it in the bags, a bit more expensive, but I mix 50gallons of water at a time, simplifies things.

If you buy the 200 gallon box. It has 4 50 gallon bags in it.

Slakker · 07/11/2008, 02:23 PM

I paid almost $90 for a 200 gallon bucket of Tropic Marin Pro Reef...

I should probably find a cheaper LFS for my drygoods...

Overland04 · 07/11/2008, 06:25 PM

Its amazing how much more I spent in salt over the years....I should have searched a little better before I assumed that $70+ was normal.

MarkGP · 07/11/2008, 07:20 PM

I get the 200 gallon box of IO at the local LFS for 31.99. I still haven't figured out why they have it so cheap!

m.gumbert · 07/11/2008, 07:51 PM

Oceanic 90g (26lbs)32.99 (at lfs)

07/10/2008, 07:25 PM	#1
Overland04 Wisher of the redo button Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Red Hook, NY Posts: 614	How much do you pay for salt? and where? I'm just trying to get an Idea of what the prices of salt were around the world. For instance, I buy my salt in 5 gallon buckets at Animal Kingdom. I only use Reef Crystals and I pay $69.00 plus tax in New York. Are there any cheaper places? Thatâ€™s what I hope to accomplish with this thread. With the ever raising cost of fuel I'm willing to try to save anywhere I can. I know there are lots of brands and people don't all buy 5gal at a time but letâ€™s see if we can help each other out. Thanks! __________________ What do you call a fish with no eye?....... ......... ......... ......... Fsh Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless

07/10/2008, 07:31 PM	#2
downhillbiker Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 2,831	i paid $100 for 3 buckets of reef crystals shipped to my door from drs foster and smith. so about $33 a bucket. there is a LFS in a close town that has them for $36 so i will be going there from now on. __________________ The friendliest GIANT you'll ever meet. Current Tank Info: 200g Marineland Deep Dimension (Lumenmax Reflectors/Dual PFO 400w/Radium 20K) and 2xFrag Tanks (One TEK T5 fixture and one MH, Galaxy/Phoenix) on same system w/100g sump w/6"x100g DSB, AquaC EV-1000 Skimmer, Reeflo Barracuda return pump

07/10/2008, 07:39 PM	#5
Overland04 Wisher of the redo button Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Red Hook, NY Posts: 614	WOW...I feel dumb, I love RC! __________________ What do you call a fish with no eye?....... ......... ......... ......... Fsh Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless

07/10/2008, 07:46 PM	#6
Nano Chris Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,758	Crap lol, at dfs its: Instant Ocean 160 gallon mix $27.69 Reef Crystals 160 gallon mix $29.99 And to think i had paid $50 at my lfs a few weeks ago. I wish i would have known this lol. __________________ Chris ------- 34 Gallon Red Sea Max 130! Setup (Just got back into the hobby) Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon RedSeaMax!

07/10/2008, 09:08 PM	#8
downhillbiker Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 2,831	drs foster and smith offers the $33 a bucket sale every so often with $7-10 shipping. find yourself a $5-10 off coupon and order 3+ buckets and you have yourself a smokin deal. __________________ The friendliest GIANT you'll ever meet. Current Tank Info: 200g Marineland Deep Dimension (Lumenmax Reflectors/Dual PFO 400w/Radium 20K) and 2xFrag Tanks (One TEK T5 fixture and one MH, Galaxy/Phoenix) on same system w/100g sump w/6"x100g DSB, AquaC EV-1000 Skimmer, Reeflo Barracuda return pump

07/10/2008, 07:32 PM	#3
abulgin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,664	OMG that is outrageous--you are getting ripped. I use Reef Crystals and I buy it in 5 gal buckets (160 gallons) as well and I pay $32 plus about $10 in shipping (i usually combine it with something else I need). www.thatfishplace.com.

07/10/2008, 08:40 PM	#7
mrbill70 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 97	I have been paying $60 per 5g bucket of Reef Crystals here in Kansas. I was going to order it from Marine Depot for $35..but they add $20 per bucket shipping. It wouldn't have made a difference. I wish I had known about Dr F&S. I'm going to order several buckets for the same price I was paying for one.

07/10/2008, 09:26 PM	#9
reefergeorge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 4,222	I buy the 200 gallon box of IO from my lfs for $43 after tax. Not as good as online, but I like going to the lfs. __________________ $35-50 for a <1" frag of some stupid named thing that came from a colony you bought for $40-60 wholesale and chopped into 20-40 pieces? No thanks. "JasonH" Current Tank Info: 125 aggressive reef, DIY led lighting, swc cone skimmer, 33 gallon sump, posiden Ps3 return.

07/11/2008, 10:16 AM	#10
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	I get reef crystals delivered to my front door from Dr Foster & Smith. It's cheaper to get it delivered then It is for me to go and buy it locally. Plus it kinda sux lugging those heavy 5 gallon containers around.

07/11/2008, 10:37 AM	#11
areze Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,048	DR foster smith here as well. I buy it in the bags, a bit more expensive, but I mix 50gallons of water at a time, simplifies things. __________________ current tanks:240g of wallet draining capacity.

07/11/2008, 10:57 AM	#12
fishysteve Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,804	I pay about $43 / 5 gallon (200 gallon ) bucket of Tropic Marin Pro Reef at the Frazer Zoo. __________________ On a break

07/11/2008, 11:01 AM	#13
dcombs44 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 2,913	I actually buy mine at petsmart. If you print the product page from any other vendor (including petsmart online which is cheaper than the store) they will match it. I always search around for the best price, print it, and drive 5 minutes to petsmart. Usually get it around $30 or so for a 5 gallon bucket of IO. They usually don't have reef crystals in store. __________________ Current Setup: 10 Gallon Skimmerless Zoanthid Tank Lighting: Single 175 Watt Metal Halide (14,000 K Hamilton Lamp) Filtration: 10 gallon sump/refugium and Phosban Reactor Return: Mag Drive 700 Controller: ReefKeeper Lite (Basic Version) Circulation: TBD Age of System: Build is in Progress

07/11/2008, 11:03 AM	#14
bassettmd Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NorthEast Posts: 710	dcombs44 - I do the same thing 30-35 for a bucket of Instant Ocean from Petsmart as long as you bring the internet coupon in.

07/11/2008, 02:23 PM	#17
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	I paid almost $90 for a 200 gallon bucket of Tropic Marin Pro Reef... I should probably find a cheaper LFS for my drygoods... __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

07/11/2008, 06:25 PM	#18
Overland04 Wisher of the redo button Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Red Hook, NY Posts: 614	Its amazing how much more I spent in salt over the years....I should have searched a little better before I assumed that $70+ was normal. __________________ What do you call a fish with no eye?....... ......... ......... ......... Fsh Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless

07/11/2008, 07:20 PM	#19
MarkGP Why do I do this? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bristol, RI Posts: 1,015	I get the 200 gallon box of IO at the local LFS for 31.99. I still haven't figured out why they have it so cheap!

07/11/2008, 07:51 PM	#20
m.gumbert Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Levittown, Pa Posts: 67	Oceanic 90g (26lbs)32.99 (at lfs)