flowerseller February 22, 2005 Share February 22, 2005 I can get 8# ARM calcium reactor media for $22.00 including tax and shipping. I'll get a group order together and pick it up. It may take a few days after we order it to get it. Please let me know if you want any because I want it now. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelg February 22, 2005 Share February 22, 2005 would this be cheaper than buying the 50lb bags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller February 22, 2005 Author Share February 22, 2005 I didn't price it because I was told they didn't have it. Plus when I asked I was told the shippping was killer if it was even still available somewhere else. Where do you get yours and how much do you pay? I see it around for $28.99 plus tax. We may even be able to get a $1.00ish off if the amount grows. I ordered 2 - 8# tubs already. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelg February 22, 2005 Share February 22, 2005 I think I got it last time from Champion Lighting. Normal price is $15.95/ 8lbs. Don't know how much shipping was, but don't think it was $6. Maybe though.... Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbartco February 23, 2005 Share February 23, 2005 MRC has 50lb for $58, plus shipping. previous thread not too long ago 'bout this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefMon February 23, 2005 Share February 23, 2005 I had Scott at Marine Scene order me a 50# bag about a year ago. I think they charged me around $75 for it. Might want to talk to Mike or Grim at TRT and see if we can get a few bags and how much he would charge us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller February 23, 2005 Author Share February 23, 2005 I just checked a web site ereeftank.com and they have it for $19.00 + shipping and tax so it's a little more. They also offer a 50# bag for $66.00 + S&T. The shipping would be costly plus I don't really want several years supply now. I did see now that Champion has it for 15.95 + T&S so again pretty much the same price but they can be hot & cold about sending stuff promptly. I went ahead and ordered 2 - 8# containers anyway since I want it now. I like to buy from the local guys away. If I spent a buck more, it's worth it. Lesson learned about telling you guys of a good LOCAL price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelg February 23, 2005 Share February 23, 2005 That's not a very fair comment chip. When you started the thread, you mention the price with shipping! which IMPLIES a mail order. Now, Glenn specifically mentioned 2 local shops on top of that and giving business to them if they can work with us! AND- hey, we are all just looking out for each others wallets when trying to save a couple bucks. It is only a couple bucks after all- nothing in the big picture, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller February 23, 2005 Author Share February 23, 2005 I guess I need to re read my posts before I let em go. I can get 8# ARM calcium reactor media for $22.00 including tax and shipping.I'll get a group order together and pick it up. I fixed up a typo in ashjoipping, covered up the "no", but then offered to pick it up. I certainly didn't mean to be "unfair" as you said or even decieve the group, I thought it was a good price, and actually thought I was helping out. Sorry man, if I offended you or anybody else for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelg February 23, 2005 Share February 23, 2005 Please don't take what I said the wrong way. Most of what I said was just in jest. I actually laughing. I fully appreciate you trying to help- you do a WHOLE lot of it, and many of us appreciate it! I too am just trying to help. Seriously, no offence taken. As a jesture of peace and goodwill I will have a frag for you at the meeting. Seriously. And most certainly, do not be deterred from posting up good prices you come across. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craby February 23, 2005 Share February 23, 2005 IF we do a group order, I am in need of some ARM. I have an old MRC CR6 which is a 6" dia x 20" tall, and a 4" dia x 20" tall. Any idea how many pounds it can hold? Also, I just emptied out the old ARM as the lids are cracked & leaking. When I did this I noticed that the old ARM is soft and crumbly. Any idea on if I should put new ARM in first, and top off w/ old, or just throw away old ARM? I think it would be best to put new in first so that it doesn't pack down as fast, a potential problem w/ the MRC CR6 as the water flows down in the 6" dia recirculation tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tang-away February 26, 2005 Share February 26, 2005 I use the CaribSea florida crushed coral, its all agragonite, why pay for the expensive stuff. I have been using it for 6 months and all my levels are perfect. Bought 50lbs for like 25 bucks. And no I have not had an algae increase with using this, it does not have phospates in it. I learned this off of RC. There are many threads about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craby February 26, 2005 Share February 26, 2005 I believe the difference between the crushed coral & ARM is that crushed coral breaks down @ a higher acidity level than ARM, hence requiring more CO2, & more undisolved CO2 being released into the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller February 27, 2005 Author Share February 27, 2005 I heard the same thing and is the main reason I am not using the CC. They say the A.RM. disolves closer to 7. Plus I bought this at that $22price and I'm ready to put the reactor online this Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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