GROUP BUY------>SALT ?

[oncebitten]

GROUP BUY, how about a SALT BUY, I can always use MORE.
GOOD LUCK GOOD REEFIN :p

[KAS2]

Good idea, but keep in mind that in February a lot of us took advantage of a Petsmart glitch that essentially gave free shipping. So there's a lot of salt warehoused around here.

Rich

[Scuba_Dave]

I only have 1/2 dozen or more buckets left :D

[Paula]

I agree - I could use a Salt group buy. I did not get in on the Petsmart buy because of the trouble some of you had with credit cards. It didn't seem worth the risk. I just paid a fortune for a bucket . . .

[Armando]

I have 3 buckets left but lots of it will be used when i setup my 180

[NeO]

I'm using oceanic salt and now that my 120 is up and running I will need some more salt too.

Gustavo

[stocker]

Dave,
Does that mean that you would be willing to sell one?
Bob

[rocky bottom]

NeO, your in MARLBORO TO. WOW w/ the new site up we can see where everyone is, nice to see there's more guys close by.
GOOD LUCK GOOD REEFIN :cool:

[rocky bottom]

SCUBA DAVE, if you can spare a bucket! Id be glad to get one from you, will be needing one by the end of the month!
GOOD LUCK GOOD REEFIN :cool:

[Keith Sheridan]

I do not think nearly enough people got in on the salt glich for PetSmart. They quickly fixed their problem, either way. There are always hoards of reefers in the market for a good deal whether they need it or not. If someone can facilitate a group buy for buckets of Instant Ocean, I am sure we can get a bunch of people to buy some at the next meeting.
I would be good for two buckets.

So will any local places chime in and see if we can get a deal going?

[Moe_K]

Just to make things clear: any BRS sponsor can post in our forums.
So if you're a sponsor and you're reading this - feel free to jump in.

[denvig]

I'm going to need a bucket soon. I Scott working on this?

[ScottM]

waiting for an agenda from Moe. in the meantime heres a good read
anyone testing their water change mix? curious what the results are vs what the MFG states.

http://web.archive.org/web/20030608135355/http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/aqfm/1999/mar/features/1/default.asp

[montec24]

I would be good for two buckets of IO

[KevK]

I could use 2 buckets of the 200 gallon.

[Groove]

I need a couple

[Scuba_Dave]

I'm not sure if the 200g buckets of IO are available any more. They downsized to 160g

[SMS76]

I could use one IO bucket.

[ScottM]

I will cotact IO to see if they still distribute the 200g. if not we may have better luck with the 160.
i will also contact our tier 3 BRS sponsors to see what they can offer us.
once i hear back on size and price i will update thread.

so far i have:
Paula 1
Keith Sheridan 2
Rockey bottom 1
Denvig 1
Montec24 2
KevK 2
Groove 2 (a couple)
Shoeib 1

Please post if here if you are unable to participate.

thanks

[etszoo]

Thanks for the article.

[AbbeyRoad]

I would take a bucket depending on details.
:) abbey

[TheUltimateNoob]

i will take one as well scott. thanks.

[Moe_K]

i'll take a bucket too.

[Paula]

Scott, If you are able to get a good price I would probably get more than 1 . .. I am pretty sure the 200 gallon buckets are available - Jeremy at CRA was able to get them.
Thanks for doing the legwork on this.
Paula

[~Flighty~]

I'm setting up a 120 gallon with a basement sump, so I would be in for at least 3 buckets if the price is good.
~Cindy~

[wrassefan]

I could use a bucket or 2 depending on price.

[sivlem]

Same here.

Thanks

Elvis

[ScottM]

should have final pricing on tues.
Paula
Keith Sheridan
Rockey bottom
Denvig
Montec24
KevK
Groove
Shoeib
abbyroad
ultimate noob
moe_k
Flighty
Wrassfan
sivlem

[mantishunter]

RobboT
I would love to know the laymans version of what the article is about.

[Keith Sheridan]

RobboT
I would love to know the laymans version of what the article is about.????

[etszoo]

Is this something we can pick up at the next meeting? If so, put me down for 1.
Eric

[JMAC]

Mirroring etszoo's post, if its available for the meeting, I would also be interested in a bucket.

Thanks,
Joe

[Deafasa]

I'm interested in a bucket, but I would need to know price and brand first.

Jeff

[DSOUZA]

I am going to need 2 buckets.

[RobboT]

RobboT
I would love to know the laymans version of what the article is about.

All I can say really is that the important part of this article to non-chemists in my opinion is the series of graphs showing the concentrations of the various parameters. There are three things about this article that bother me though. First is that it was done based on single containers of each mix. Statistically, not a great way to ensure that the data is representative of each company's mix. Second is that it was done in 1999 and chances are the manufacturers have changed their mixes since then.

And third is that the people who conducted the method didnt mix their water the way most aquarists do. Their article says that since NSW is 35 parts per thousand salt they mixed 35 grams of salt with 1 liter of water and analyzed those samples. IMO it would have made more sense to use whatever quantity of salt mix was required to get to 35ppt and analyze that sample.
They say they adjusted their data to 35 ppt but that doesnt seem to be reflected in the tables either that or they could have done a better job showing the adjustments that were made.

To me the study proves nothing. What it generally tells me is that all the salt mixes are similar based on one bucket of each bought from one store back in 1999.

Does this make me cynical :) :confused:

[Tstone]

Does this make me cynical :) :confused:
Yes :D

[tmorsey]

I'm interested in 1 bucket - price and brand?

tmorsey

[TheUltimateNoob]

hopefully IO. :)

[Syris]

I am in for 2 depending on price + pu arraingments.

[ScottM]

brand is Instant Ocean
i requested quotes from our LFS and online vendors. online was less $$ but with shipping added in, put us over the LFS quotes.

all three LFS that responded we fairly close in price but,
Aquaddicts came in at the lowest price of 40.00 per bucket for the 200g. thier regular price is 55.00.
due to the weight (~50 lbs), pickup will need to be at their store
they are located at:
www.aquaaddicts.com
please confirm qty:

Paula
Keith Sheridan
Rockey bottom
Denvig
Montec24
KevK
Groove
Shoeib
abbyroad
ultimate noob
moe_k
Flighty
Wrassfan
sivlem
Dsouza
tmorsey
syris

if we have a total count by tomorrow at 12:00. they will have the order thursday

[Moe_K]

Moe confirms 1 bucket.

[Armando]

Scott can I play too? I'd like 2 buckets.

[TheUltimateNoob]

sweet. i will take 1. thanks for the hard work scott.

[etszoo]

Alright alright I'll make the drive. Put me in for 1 bucket of IO. Anyone else in my area
wishes to hop on I would be more than happy to pick yours up this Saturday. Just let
me know.

[etszoo]

Alright alright I'll make the drive. Put me in for 1 bucket of IO. Anyone else in my area
wishes to hop on I would be more than happy to pick yours up this Saturday. Just let
me know. Need to check out this weeks orders anyway. Any fan worms?

[Armando]

etszoo can you pick mine? :D

[IffersTankSlave]

IffersTankSlave for 3 buckets, please.

[KevK]

Confirm 1 bucket. I already picked up a bucket at AA while getting some great live rock.

[KevK]

Do a group buy when you get in a bunch of Acro's. I bet all the Acro's will be gone by the time everyone picks up thier salt.

[wrassefan]

Confirm 2 buckets.

[montec24]

2 for me

[denvig]

It's a go for me. I would like one
Thanks Scott

[AbbeyRoad]

I'm in for one bucket.
thanks,
abbey

[Ray]

I will take a bucket

[Groove]

Confirming 2 buckets

[Syris]

Confirming only 1 bucket for me.
(my living expenses are cutting into my reef expenses this month:mad: , I hate when that happens :D )

[Armando]

Confirming only 1 bucket for me.
(my living expenses are cutting into my reef expenses this month:mad: )
You should never let living expenses interfere with reefing. Gotta have priorities, reefing comes first! :D

[Syris]

Thats what I try to tell my wife but she just throws stuff at me:confused: ;) :)

[SMS76]

I will take one bucket.

[jacko]

i'll take one.
confirmed.

[alsie1]

I could use 2

[etszoo]

:rolleyes: Sure Armando! I'll pick it up and carry it to your car for ya. :D
However, I will pick up Iffer's if they want.

[Armando]

etszoo, can you bring it up to my apartment? :D

[etszoo]

Where do you live?

[Armando]

If you could bring to the meeting would be great!

[etszoo]

Sure! I owe ya for the last group buy. Is this order a done deal? Want to make sure I
confirm my order (1)

[Paula]

I would like 3 buckets of the 200 gallon IO salt. Am I too late? Should we call AA directly or post here?

[Antimony1019]

Hey Everyone!
I just talked to Mike, he placed an order for 30 buckets of salt that will be here tomorrow. So far I count 26 buckets that are accounted for, up to and including Paula, so there are 4 more buckets left in this order that can be sold. Just wanted to give people a heads up before 10 more buckets were wanted and AA could only fulfill 4 of them. If there is still a large interest (25-30 more buckets) Mike can try to work something out for next week and hopefully get the same price as this week. If people have any questions you can PM either Mike (Aqua Addict) or I.
:)

[BigCrowd42]

I would like a 200g bucket of Instant Ocean also if it is not to late. Do we pick this up at Aqua addicts?

[TheUltimateNoob]

yes. pick up at AA.

[Deafasa]

While I need salt, I think I am going to have to pass, but I don't think I was on the list. It is unlikely that I could get to NH for at least three week. Can anyone closer to Boston pick up a bucket for me?

[Aqua Addict]

As you all know I have 30 coming tomorrow. I will take orders for more and they will be here next Thursday. The cut off for ordering salt is Sunday at Midnight. So the first 30 can pick up Tomorrow, and all after that can get them next Thursday.

Thanks,

Mike

[tmorsey]

tmorsey confirming 1 bucket - is one of the 30 buckets you ordered targeted for me? I was on your most recent list posted yesterday.

Does Mike at AA have the list of names and bucket counts? I don't want to drive all the way up and find nothing there for me - like the scarlet crab group buy a couple of months ago.

Thanks

tmorsey

[~Flighty~]

3 200 gallon Buckets for me. I don't have my tank up yet and we're close to Salem, so I can wait for the next delivery if the first 30 are spoken for.
~Cindy~

[Antimony1019]

Just for further clarification, the numbers that I calculated were based on the people who had confirmed after Scott's last post (post #40).
tmorsey you are all set with a bucket, you are on the list.

Cindy, there were 28 buckets spoken for when you posted, you can pick up 2 this week if you want, or just wait till the next order, just let me know so I can put you on this weeks list or next weeks.

Mike said that as long as he can pull 15-20 buckets together for next week he'll be able to sell them for the same price (which shouldn't be a problem), so keep the orders coming, I'm going to be starting a list for next weeks orders. Here is a list of people who are confirmed for the salt buy this week:

Moe K--- 1
Armando--- 2
UltimateNoob--- 1
etszoo--- 1
IffersTankSlave--- 3
KevK--- 1
wrassefan--- 2
Montec24--- 2
Denvig--- 1
AbbeyRoad--- 1
Dudge--- 1
Groove--- 2
Syris--- 1
Shoeib--- 1
jacko--- 1
alsie1--- 2
Paula--- 3
BigCrowd42--- 1
tmorsey--- 1
flighty ??

[etszoo]

Armando. Do you still want me to pick up your buckets on Saturday? And Iffer, I could
pick yours up as well. Let me know.
Eric

[IffersTankSlave]

etszoo, thank you very much for your offer, but we both work in the Andover area, so we can grab it on the way home tomorrow. BTW, what time do they open?

[IffersTankSlave]

Never mind...I got the hours.

[Armando]

Eric, thank you for offering. I should go to AA on Saturday and pick them up. Those things are heavy for you to bring to the meeting.

[etszoo]

I don't mind really. I was going to make the trek anyway.

[rocky bottom]

QUESTION on the salt, I havent been around an woun't be able to attend the meeting saturday BUT my daughter will be there, can she pick up a bucket at the meeting? FOR ME. if so Ill give her the money,
thank you. GOOD LUCK GOOD REEFIN :cool:

[TheUltimateNoob]

the salt is not being picked up at the meeting. it's suppose to be picked up at Aqua Addicts. they are coming in today.

[~Flighty~]

Ok, I'll take the two and put me down for one on the next shipment also :)

[wrassefan]

I won't be able to pick up salt this week. If you can, please move me to the next order and give someone else in line my 2 buckets. I would still like 2 buckets but works insane at the moment. Thanks.

[Antimony1019]

Sounds good flighty and wrassefan, you are both all set.

There are still 2 buckets available for pick up by this weekend :)

[Aqua Addict]

The salt is here... All this weekends salt accounted for..... But please sign up for next weeks round.... So "COME AND GET IT!!!!!!!" Please, 30 Buckets take up alot of room in this little store :)

Steph, Thanks for your help with this... I will make it up to you later ;).

Later,

Mike

[TheUltimateNoob]

hey now. keep that stuff to yourselves! haha. ;)

[Antimony1019]

I'll hold you to that Mike :D

[drtrey42]

Hello,
I'm a newbie and I'm wondering if anyone living w/ in the reach of the T is planning on picking up a bucket for next week's shipment. I'd like to get in on the buy but I'm w/o a car and can't attend this month's meeting.
Trey

[TheUltimateNoob]

picked mine up today. should last me a couple years. hehe. :)

[Syris]

I should be picking up mine Sat or Sun latest. Thanks.

[IffersTankSlave]

Mike, Stephanie, this is a family forum! (JK). Thank you much for the opportunity for a discount with the group buy on the salt. Much appreciated. Nice store, Mike. My wallet feels lighter.....

[Keith Sheridan]

I am still in for two, I hope I am not to late inn confirming.

[Keith Sheridan]

Oh well, I can wait til next week.

[Cliff Tishler]

I could use one bucket

[Cliff Tishler]

I don't mind picking up a few buckets for other people if they need a hand. Although at this moment it's not clear to me where I amon the list and when the pu actually is. I can be flexible on my pu day.

[montec24]

I will pick up mine on Sunday. I live in W. Roxbury and have a big truck so if anyone want's me to pick up theirs just let me know

dana

[Armando]

montec24 if you could pick up for me would be super.

[Antimony1019]

Cliff, you're on the list for pick up on May 20th :)

[rocky bottom]

MONTEC24, if your going to the meeting on saturday 22 my daughter will be there an can pick it up from you, Ill give her the moneys, that would be GREAT, ( if you can) if NOT ill have to wait till next time.
just let me know so I can tell her who to LOOK for, AT the meeting.
GOOD LUCK GOOD REEFIN :cool:
p.s. should be on list as -----> Rocky Bottom, or my daughter---> oncebitte :rolleyes:

[TheUltimateNoob]

the list is on the previous page.

[drtrey42]

I'd like one bucket from the 2nd shipment

Thanks,
Trey

[Antimony1019]

rocky bottom, I added you to the list for salt coming in on the 20th, just make sure whoever picks up your salt from the store lets someone know they are picking up yours too :)
Thanks!

[Cliff Tishler]

Thanks Steph. I'll pick up on May 20th unless you tell me its ready earlier.

[montec24]

I am pickin up my two buckets, Armandos bucket and drtrey42's bucket.
rocky bottom, I can pick up yours as well but I will not be at the meeting (golf & Gamble trip) Anyone else needs picked up let me know.

Dana

[rocky bottom]

MONTEC24, thank you, if you can get one thats great,BUT seems I was taken off the list. GOOD LUCK GOOD REEFIN :cool:
P.S. HAVE A NICE TRIP :)

[rocky bottom]

SEEMS I was taken off the list for the SALT group buy, an will not be around to pick any of them up at the TIME/DATES LISTED, SO if any one has an extra bucket of salt from the group buy an would like to sell it , my daughter will be at the meeting Saturday 22, w/ cash an can pick it up for me there, thanks you.
GOOD LUCK GOOD REEFIN :cool:

[jackie]

That's a good price, put me down for the 2nd shipment also. Thanks!

[Brimc]

Hi Mike,
I finally figured out how to post. I sent you an E-mail also but I wanted to verify here. I would like 2 buckets also. Thank you, Brian.

[jackie]

That's a good price, put me down for the 2nd shipment also. Thanks!
Ooops, since you can't read minds :D put me down for one bucket.....

[Antimony1019]

rockybottom,
I apologize for any confusion that happened with the list. When Scott put the list together he said that we needed a final count the 12th at noon because that was when we needed to order the salt by for delivery on Thursday, so unfortunately the people who didn't reply by noon (or shortly thereafter) were not included in that weeks group buy. We knew that everything moved very fast which was why we tried to accommodate with a group buy for the following week with the same deal. We didn't want to place an order based on the people who wanted the salt before the details were finalized because we didn't want to get stuck with a bunch of buckets at the store that people couldn't or didn't want to pick up. Sorry again for the confusion...

[Antimony1019]

You're all set Jackie :)

[jackie]

Thanks Steph!

[wrassefan]

Mike/Stephanie
Will the salt be in this week on the group? Was thinking about coming up on Friday after work.

[Groove]

Sorry I've been off the boards. I hope I can pick up some time this week. I will call you before I come to pick up to confirm you still have salt for me. Thanks.

[Antimony1019]

The salt will be here on Thursday, so Friday should be fine wrassefan. I will post here if there are going to be any problems with the order, but it should be fine :)

Groove, your salt is still at the store, and congratulations on the new baby!!

Jackie, you're welcome :)

[Ray]

Just wanted to throw a thanks out to AA for the group buy, Shoeib picked mine up for me and just in time for a much needed, long overdue water change :)

[Keith Sheridan]

So I can pick up my two buckets this weekend right?

[Antimony1019]

Hey Keith,
There are 40 something buckets waiting to be picked up at the store, so pick them up as soon as you can!!! :) (this weekend is fine :) )

[Brimc]

Hi Stephanie,
Can the salt be picked up tomorrow afternoon? Brian

[ScottM]

wow! with 40+ we would have gotten a better price on the box pack...... :(

[Aqua Addict]

Hey Brian,
The salt is here and ready to go, the sooner you pick it up the better :) they are taking up a lot of room in here :)

[Stanley Wong]

Mike,

Have you order any extra bucket of salt ? I haven't sign up for group buy but would like to have a bucket or two ! Any problem ?

Stanley

[Scuba_Dave]

All that salt....are you serving Margarita's now too..?? :D

[Piscevore]

Same here Mike, if there are any unclaimed buckets, I would be interested in picking one up :)

[Aqua Addict]

To all interested... We will do the Salt Group Buy for one more week.... Anyone interested please email groupbuy@aquaaddicts.com all orders must be in by Tuesday at Noon... I have some extra for Stanley and Piscevore but any others will have to wait till next Thursday. So everyone interested please reply to the email...

Thanks,

Mike

[DSOUZA]

I emailed for three buckets, if the order is in on Tuesday, when will the salt be in?

[Aqua Addict]

Thursday the 27th......

Thanks,

Mike

[Moe_K]

I guess I'll ride up this weekend and fetch my salt. :)
Sorry I've taken so long.

[Aqua Addict]

Its ok Moe... There have been several sliders so far with this Group Buy....

Mike

[Aqua Addict]

Hey Everyone... As far as the Group buy goes there are several people that have not picked up their salt. They (and you know who you are) have until the end of the day Sunday (unless you make arrangements with me) to get your salt from the Group Buy. Then the salt goes back to its original price. I can't sit on the stuff so starting Tuesday of next week it will be back to $55.

Thanks to those who have picked up their salt,

Mike

[Piscevore]

Is there anyone heading up that way who I can make arrangements with to grab my salt for me ?? Someone who lives in the boston area?

[ScottM]

Piscevore ,
i was thinking of heading up tues. want me to pick up for you?
mike,
did eveyone pick up or do you have some left? i never ordered one but would love a bucket or 2.

thanks

[Clownfishie]

Id be interested in a group buy on some salt, like someone said "One can always have salt!" So let me know!

Christine :D

[Piscevore]

Scott, that would be great if you don't mind.