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esquared
03-08-2006, 01:23 PM
I was buying my salt on boxing days from BA in Calgary at about $30 a pail. I go through over 600 gallons of mix a year, 4+ pails of Instant Ocean so where is everyone getting/going to get their salt from now?

Have a great day

OCDP
03-08-2006, 03:33 PM
I get mine from Gold's ... I think it varies from person to person, and from brand to brand... some stores have one brand while others do not, etc...

Gold's for me.

SJSobczyk
03-08-2006, 03:52 PM
Gold's for me as well.

Steve

Delphinus
03-08-2006, 04:07 PM
Although what with the situation with Kent lately, this may be a moot point, but I think you can get Kent up at Pisces.

I've been a Kent user for a couple years, used IO before that, but am now starting to think about switching back or trying one of the others. Not really sure what my next bucket is going to be now. :neutral:

esquared
03-08-2006, 04:37 PM
On that note and maybe I should start another thread, but has anyone had issues with ph (using distilled/di water) and Instant Ocean salt?

adidas
03-08-2006, 07:57 PM
whats the cost at golds?

Invigor
03-08-2006, 08:27 PM
Not really sure what my next bucket is going to be now. :neutral:

I've been wanting to try seachem's new mix, or tropic marin

Skimmer Juice
03-08-2006, 09:05 PM
I get mine from golds reef crystals.The best salt at the best price as usual.

fvlewg65
03-08-2006, 09:20 PM
I have been using IO salt and DI water for the last year and have had no problems. My fish love it! Golds and Ocean Aquariums both sell IO salt for $60 a bucket.

AndyL
03-08-2006, 11:38 PM
Personally I'm keeping my eyes open for seachem's new salts - haven't spotted them locally yet.

Watch the calgary and edmonton forums - semi annually there are people travelling to vancouver for big group orders, much cheaper to get salt then and stock up.

Andy

i have crabs
03-09-2006, 12:40 AM
since your all talking about golds they just got a bunch of purple tangs in wich have been real hard to find for quite a while so get them while the gettins good.

G1GY
03-09-2006, 02:52 AM
I get my salt from Gold also. I never bothered to go to the BA's madhouse on boxing day to save a few bucks. (The huge crowds aren't something I enjoy.)

Pescador
03-09-2006, 02:55 AM
I think BA's was the only supplier for Tropic Marin in Calgary, so I ordered the new TM Pro from Reef Perfection (Thanks Ruth). Hopefully enough for a year.

adidas
03-09-2006, 02:59 AM
I get my salt from Gold also. I never bothered to go to the BA's madhouse on boxing day to save a few bucks. (The huge crowds aren't something I enjoy.)

I went and i only got one bucket, i should have bought more.

G1GY
03-09-2006, 03:08 AM
Just a little secret for everyone.

Dennis at Gold never said no to anyone who wanted the Ba's boxing day salt price matched! (I did see lots of people getting their salt there for the same price.)

:)

esquared
03-09-2006, 03:29 AM
Thank you for all the great responses. I guess a thanks is not needed on a forum designed to provide feedback for everyone and hopefully everyone gets as much as they put in. However, its nice to say it anyways because I really do appreciate it.
Have a great day
Eric