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Reef Discussion => Reef Discussion => Topic started by: micki on July 08, 2006, 12:16:43

Title: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 08, 2006, 12:16:43: I'm going to be placing an order from Dr.'s Foster and Smith soon. They have instant ocean 160 gallon buckets for $31.99. They don't charge weight fees. If the order is $225.00 or more there is no shipping cost at all. Anyone interested in going in on an order?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=4856&cm_mmc=LiveAquaria_DFS_Links-_-Fish_Supplies-_-LiveAquaria_Gen_Page-_-Salt_Mixes&ref=3969&subref=AA&N=2004+113009

They have other things to order as well.
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: REDPYRO on July 08, 2006, 12:27:31: with the amout of water you change you probably need $225 worth
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 08, 2006, 12:46:01: Quote from: REDPYRO on July 08, 2006, 12:27:31
with the amout of water you change you probably need $225 worth
I can usually get almost 2 changes per bucket. But if I start going to monthly changes one bucket would last me 2 months versus 1 month. :) I'm sure I'll get to the $225.00 on my own. I just thought I would offer the free shipping to anyone else.
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: REDPYRO on July 08, 2006, 13:14:28: i used to go through a bucket a year if i was lucky...i had my tank 6 years i think i have 5 salt buckets
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 08, 2006, 13:15:53: Quote from: REDPYRO on July 08, 2006, 13:14:28
i used to go through a bucket a year if i was lucky...i had my tank 6 years i think i have 5 salt buckets
Not the case here. :D
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: Slicktrax on July 08, 2006, 14:16:08: when are you ordering?
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 08, 2006, 14:30:58: Quote from: Slicktrax on July 08, 2006, 14:16:08
when are you ordering?
Probably Monday. I could wait a little longer if need be.
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: verper on July 08, 2006, 16:06:39: I might be interested. I'll let you know.
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 08, 2006, 16:07:54: cool!
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 09, 2006, 14:00:47: I'll be placing my order tomorrow. Anyone need anything? It will be free shipping. :)
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: verper on July 10, 2006, 17:27:41: Did you already order?
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 10, 2006, 17:30:48: Quote from: verper on July 10, 2006, 17:27:41
Did you already order?
Yes, but you didn't miss out on anything... I called them as ask about frozen food shipping and she told me the free shipping was for live aquaria not the Dr.'s... It didn't help that she was extremely rude to me! UGH!!!
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: verper on July 10, 2006, 17:32:36: So you didn't get the free shipping?
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 10, 2006, 17:36:10: Quote from: verper on July 10, 2006, 17:32:36
So you didn't get the free shipping?

Nope that is only on fish and live things. I read the add/e-mail to her it said sand and rock could not have free shipping. I said it doesn't say anything aobut salt or dry goods. She said that's for live aquaria only. I told her salt is listed in there. She said that's from the Dr.'s. we went back and forth and I finally said whatever... So no free shipping, but they don'thave a weight fee any more. It's been like that for a few years now.
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 10, 2006, 17:39:21: Here is the add. It even shows salt on the front page!

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/newsletters/?nl=lan&ref=4070&subref=AB&cm_mmc=Email-_-LAN-_-06_July_7-_-Web_Page
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: verper on July 10, 2006, 17:39:42: Too bad, I was looking at getting some more. Maybe even the Reef Crystals. Anyone heard good or bad about them?
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: verper on July 10, 2006, 17:41:14: Quote from: micki on July 10, 2006, 17:39:21
Here is the add. It even shows salt on the front page!

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/newsletters/?nl=lan&ref=4070&subref=AB&cm_mmc=Email-_-LAN-_-06_July_7-_-Web_Page

Yeah, typical advertising.
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 10, 2006, 17:42:23: Quote from: verper on July 10, 2006, 17:39:42
Too bad, I was looking at getting some more. Maybe even the Reef Crystals. Anyone heard good or bad about them?
I haven't heard good or bad about the crystals, but for me I don't want to change mid stream. You are just starting out so it might be a good time to try it.
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 10, 2006, 17:42:44: Quote from: verper on July 10, 2006, 17:41:14
Quote from: micki on July 10, 2006, 17:39:21
Here is the add. It even shows salt on the front page!

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/newsletters/?nl=lan&ref=4070&subref=AB&cm_mmc=Email-_-LAN-_-06_July_7-_-Web_Page

Yeah, typical advertising.
Typical rip off! UGH!
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: Slicktrax on July 10, 2006, 17:51:20: interesting article on various elements found in different salt mixes

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/11/aafeature1
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 10, 2006, 18:13:34: Very interesting article Rick. I'm moving to the ocean to save my critters! :D
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: REDPYRO on July 10, 2006, 18:27:01: 1. some of thing things are bad and in the ocean and you dont want them
2. most of that is listed in ppb...parts per billion... most test kits can only read in millions
3. to use ocean water you have to pump it in from way out at sea...the stuff close to shore is nasty bad
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: Secondgen on July 10, 2006, 19:37:18: I've read in a salt comparison though I don't remember where that Reef Crystals provide extra measures of certain elements, but did not make a notable difference in the tank status during the test. As far a Instant Ocean Patsmart has the 160 gallon bucket for $31.99. They are located at 8281 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights.
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: Secondgen on July 10, 2006, 19:39:11: Hey Micki I know Jacks says they price match. It would be a whole lot closer of a drive. Just a thought.
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: REDPYRO on July 10, 2006, 20:43:35: Quote from: Secondgen on July 10, 2006, 19:39:11
Hey Micki I know Jacks says they price match. It would be a whole lot closer of a drive. Just a thought.

how many buckets does jacks stock? 1? 2?
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: Secondgen on July 10, 2006, 21:05:03: I know they only have 1 or 2 out on the floor, but I think they have more in the back.
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 10, 2006, 22:04:36: Never thought about Jacks price matching. I'll remember that next time. Thanks! :)

Matt maybe I should order ahead to make sure they ahve what I need. ;)
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: ohioreef on July 12, 2006, 18:04:58: But, will Jack's price match to the internet? I believe the PetSmart price is internet pricing, not their normal in-store price. ( I could be mistaken, though)
Title: Re: Instant Ocean Salt
Post by: micki on July 12, 2006, 21:08:32: Quote from: ohioreef on July 12, 2006, 18:04:58
But, will Jack's price match to the internet? I believe the PetSmart price is internet pricing, not their normal in-store price. ( I could be mistaken, though)
I don't know and it will be a while before I have to find out. ;)