TIP: Finding best priced salt

[ps2cho]

Don’t think I’ve ever shared this before-

I only buy salt on rock bottom pricing using CamelCamelCamel which tracks amazon prices.

instant ocean link for 200g supply

Instant Ocean Sea Salt for Marine Aquariums, Nitrate & Phosphate-Free, 200-Gallon (B003SNKMVI)

Amazon price tracking & price history for Instant Ocean Sea Salt for Marine Aquariums, Nitrate & Phosphate-Free, 200-Gallon (B003SNKMVI)

camelcamelcamel.com

but also watch for the 160g buckets they can be cheaper on PPG basis!!

Instant Ocean Sea Salt (160 gal) (B000256EUS)

Amazon price tracking & price history for Instant Ocean Sea Salt (160 gal) (B000256EUS)

camelcamelcamel.com

right now 160g are at near cheapest price ever with the coupon $0.18/gal

just enter your price and Email and they will let you know. It also includes a price chart so you know how cheap it’s been in the last 2-years.

FYI !!!

 

[andrewey]

Shhhhh! Don't share that secret Love CamelCamelCamel! Thanks for sharing and helping others out . I would also add that if you're buying in bulk, check with your local reef club or LFS. I've been able to get the best price after a group of us bought a few pallets.

 

[jda]

Before you buy on Amazon, just do a quick check on Chewy... sometimes they are still cheaper.

 

[92Miata]

And if you're into doing nice things - use smile.amazon.com and a couple percent will go to the charity of your choice. (at no cost to you)

 

[jda]

I also try and find the delivery person and take my 2 wheel dolly down there to help, if I am home. Find that they don't toss the boxes around as much when they don't have to carry 10+ of them to my door. This way, the boxes are not crushed and stack well for storage.

 

[ichthyogeek]

Wait what coupon? Right now, I'm only finding the 160 gallon bucket for 31.49 USD (5.08 USD/gallon), which is more expensive than the 200 gallon salt box (3.68 USD/gallon)

 

[92Miata]

Wait what coupon? Right now, I'm only finding the 160 gallon bucket for 31.49 USD (5.08 USD/gallon), which is more expensive than the 200 gallon salt box (3.68 USD/gallon)

Your units are backwards.

31.49 for 160 Gallons (5 gallons per dollar).
54.29 for 200 gallons. (3.x gallons per dollar)

 

[ichthyogeek]

Your units are backwards.

31.49 for 160 Gallons (5 gallons per dollar).
54.29 for 200 gallons. (3.x gallons per dollar)

Welp. That's my oops of the day. Thanks for catching that!

 

[andrewey]

In addition to the great tips above, always check out the price on the smaller quantities. For example, you can buy the 50g bags for 8.97, meaning the equivalent to the 200g box would be $35.88. I once ordered 40 bags when the price dropped into the $7's, but I called up the post office and told them I'd pick them up myself so as not to make the mail carrier lug 600lbs.

 

[ps2cho]

Wait what coupon? Right now, I'm only finding the 160 gallon bucket for 31.49 USD (5.08 USD/gallon), which is more expensive than the 200 gallon salt box (3.68 USD/gallon)

I see a "$4.30 extra savings coupon applied at checkout under it"
This makes it extremely cheap - $0.1832/gal incl tax.

The 50gal bags are $.181/gal right now too, even cheaper...all time low for 5-years. I just ordered 3 bags (limit 3).
Nows the time to snap em up boys!

 

[jda]

I got 20 boxes a little while back when they were $32 shipped.