Guest Ocean Arcade November 5, 2007 Share November 5, 2007 Starting to get close. Need alot of salt to set up my tank. What is the "best" salt, and who has it locally for the best price? I live in NOVA thanks! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman November 5, 2007 Share November 5, 2007 Instant Ocean In VA go to BRK or in MD Aquarium One and get the 200g boxes. A1 is the cheapest but a hike for a VA person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger November 5, 2007 Share November 5, 2007 From where you live I would make the trip out to BRK (Right off of 66 located in Manassas) besides it will give you a good idea on what you would like to stock your tank with also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gastone November 5, 2007 Share November 5, 2007 I live in Fredricksburg. For me it is easier and more cost effective to go to Petsmart. They price match their online prices. I just print out the price from their website and take it in. Sorry Johnny, if you guys were closer I would give me money to BRK. Garrett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller November 5, 2007 Share November 5, 2007 I buy I O in the 50g bags by the case, 4 to a case in a box. You should not have to pay more than $35.00 a case but make sure it's been stored inside away from the sun. You will have trouble with salt kept outside because it will collect moisture in the bag and will not mix up properly. For us in NoVa, either place is the same distance. There's a nifty BBQ place by A1 I like to go to. Fins & Feathers (another WAMAS supporter) also sells it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak November 5, 2007 Share November 5, 2007 IO at BRK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrubberbandman November 5, 2007 Share November 5, 2007 I live in Fredricksburg. For me it is easier and more cost effective to go to Petsmart. They price match their online prices. I just print out the price from their website and take it in. Sorry Johnny, if you guys were closer I would give me money to BRK. Garrett. uhggggg i know the pain...especially with 2.70 gas....and MARU leaves alot to be desired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnguyen4007 November 5, 2007 Share November 5, 2007 I believe A1 has 200 gal box of IO for $35 and that's tax included. If you buy couple of boxes or more, then it would be worth the drive. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gastone November 5, 2007 Share November 5, 2007 (edited) uhggggg i know the pain...especially with 2.70 gas....and MARU leaves alot to be desired Let's just say that I prefer to take my business elsewhere. Garrett. Edited November 5, 2007 by gastone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk_market November 5, 2007 Share November 5, 2007 no one use reef crystal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller November 5, 2007 Share November 5, 2007 no one use reef crystal? Many of us are adding with reactors that there's no need. I like to use IO and get my Kalk and Ca reactors going strong coupled with a consistant water exchange routine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite November 5, 2007 Share November 5, 2007 is there any benefit at all to using "reef" salt as opposed to regular IO? I know that I haven't been having to add any calcium or kalk or anything to my tank, at least given that I don't have more than a few little frags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zotzer November 5, 2007 Share November 5, 2007 I use RC. Started adding two-part and my CA became too elevated. Speaking of which, I need to do some tests tonight after yesterday's water change! Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy November 13, 2007 Share November 13, 2007 Let's just say that I prefer to take my business elsewhere. Garrett. Hey man, i work at maru. I've been there for 2 years and I haven't seen you in there before. I'm not saying we are f'burg's BRK by any means but you should check us out if you haven't been in recently. We've cleaned up a little bit in the past months. There is still much more I think we can do with our coral section (we have lots of leathers) but we're getting better. Also about 2 years ago the ownership changed. The new owner is usually willing to work with people. Another employee and I would like to set up our own SPS frag tank there maybe sometime in the future. I don't blame you for thinking that some stuff is maybe a bit on the pricey side, but we also have really good deals sometimes. I just figured since there isn't much on the forums about Maru so I would put in my 2 cents. Sorry to call you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla November 13, 2007 Share November 13, 2007 Been very with I.O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigJPDC November 13, 2007 Share November 13, 2007 ooooooooohhh this is an oldie but a goodie . . http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/sept2004/feature.htm Sean #2 got me hooked on the Bio-Assay they sell at F&F. HTH jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gastone November 13, 2007 Share November 13, 2007 Hey man, i work at maru. I've been there for 2 years and I haven't seen you in there before. I'm not saying we are f'burg's BRK by any means but you should check us out if you haven't been in recently. We've cleaned up a little bit in the past months. There is still much more I think we can do with our coral section (we have lots of leathers) but we're getting better. Also about 2 years ago the ownership changed. The new owner is usually willing to work with people. Another employee and I would like to set up our own SPS frag tank there maybe sometime in the future. I don't blame you for thinking that some stuff is maybe a bit on the pricey side, but we also have really good deals sometimes. I just figured since there isn't much on the forums about Maru so I would put in my 2 cents. Sorry to call you out. I disguise myself when I come in. Real incognito like. I'm batman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_tooth_decay November 13, 2007 Share November 13, 2007 That Fish Place has oceanic, instant ocean, reef crystals, and coralife salt: Buy 3 buckets, get 1 free right now. Would you believe I walked out of there with 8 buckets yesterday? (And 3 Jager heaters, too, heh) tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnguyen4007 November 13, 2007 Share November 13, 2007 That Fish Place has oceanic, instant ocean, reef crystals, and coralife salt: Buy 3 buckets, get 1 free right now. Would you believe I walked out of there with 8 buckets yesterday? (And 3 Jager heaters, too, heh) tim That is about 3 to 4 hours drive, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_tooth_decay November 13, 2007 Share November 13, 2007 (edited) That is about 3 to 4 hours drive, isn't it? From Alexandria it's 2 hours or a little less each way. 121 miles from my house. Most of it going 70-80 mph The world's best 5 guys is close to the store, too. The savings are worth it. Wally's has the Jager 250w heater for $40. I paid $20 at That Fish Place. The savings I achieved on a single heater paid for gas for the entire trip. tim Edited November 13, 2007 by extreme_tooth_decay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefmontalvo November 13, 2007 Share November 13, 2007 I was just wondering can anybody break down the acronyms. I have no clue what BRK is or MARU. I mean I thought this forum was to help others find out where and what there called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gastone November 13, 2007 Share November 13, 2007 I was just wondering can anybody break down the acronyms. I have no clue what BRK is or MARU. I mean I thought this forum was to help others find out where and what there called. BRK = Blue Ribbon Koi, store located in/around Manassas MARU = MARU, store located in Fredericksburg, VA HTH - hope that helps Garrett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefmontalvo November 13, 2007 Share November 13, 2007 Great that was perfect, but are there any good LFS, I live near Centreville Aquarium, and know of the two big stores, Petco and Petsmart I used to go to this one in Leesburg, but I heard they shutdown are there others around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z November 13, 2007 Share November 13, 2007 There is always Marine Scene in Herndon, there stuff can be a bit pricey though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_tooth_decay November 13, 2007 Share November 13, 2007 There is always Marine Scene in Herndon, there stuff can be a bit pricey though. MS...OMG...FWIW: $$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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