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Hello,

does anyone know where can i get seawater instead of salt mix?

used to get it from reborn many years back but i believe they have stop their business. =(

any other sources that you guys know?

appreciate!

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Hello,

does anyone know where can i get seawater instead of salt mix?

used to get it from reborn many years back but i believe they have stop their business. =(

any other sources that you guys know?

appreciate!

Aquamarine at Paya Lebar also sell.

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thanks for sharing guys.

mind sharing the cost also? cos i saw online selling $6 for 20litres inclusive of delivery.

i stay in the west so aquamarine and iwarna might be bad.. =(

Aquamarine at Paya Lebar also sell.

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Iwarna selling $2 per Jerry can. The rest the norm is around $3. Think CF is ard $5 plus minus(must ask a bro here who buy from CF). Think lck also sell. Think u better get those big Jerry can, think is ard 20 to 25 litres. I have spare or u can go jalan besar or iwarna side to buy. All the best.

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Iwarna, LCK201 all selling $2 per 20 litres, you bring your own jerry can.

CF at $4, might need to add GST, depends on auntie.. :)

Iwarna, Ah Beng do sell by packets, also $2 each.

Jireh do sell NSW inclusive of jerry cans but I dunno the price. Maybe $14 or so...

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Iwarna, LCK201 all selling $2 per 20 litres, you bring your own jerry can.

CF at $4, might need to add GST, depends on auntie.. :)

Iwarna, Ah Beng do sell by packets, also $2 each.

Jireh do sell NSW inclusive of jerry cans but I dunno the price. Maybe $14 or so...

has the individual packets gone up in price?

i've always bought from iwarna at $1 per packet or ahbeng at $1.50

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thanks for sharing guys.

mind sharing the cost also? cos i saw online selling $6 for 20litres inclusive of delivery.

i stay in the west so aquamarine and iwarna might be bad.. =(

wow thats cheap, $3-4 for delivery

may i know where?

thanks

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thanks guys! didnt know we have so much options now to get seawater.

after considering i decided to try reef systems because they do free delivery with purchased. need quite a few so don't want to carry... haha

dnsfpl: you can find them at www.reefsystems.sg/eshop or the blue banner above ^^

i am getting my water this friday!

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thanks for the info

yup, my delivery arrived this morning. came in oceanic salt blue tubs, ~20 liters for each tub. good thing is, not messy. tubs comes closed with lids, no spills :thumbsup: still have to see how the water quality is ...

25 Gal Micro Ocean

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my delivery arrived not too long also.

it is exactly what poomoon described. also friendly service from the lady who did the delivery.

yup, my delivery arrived this morning. came in oceanic salt blue tubs, ~20 liters for each tub. good thing is, not messy. tubs comes closed with lids, no spills :thumbsup: still have to see how the water quality is ...

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Get from LCK Vincent better.

Cheaper n more punctual in time.

Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean!

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I just got my saltwater from Reefsystems.

Great service.

Here's what the tubs look like for those who want to know.

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FOWLR Tank : Decom

Invert Tank: Decom

Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly

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Sorry for the newbie question: May I know what is the difference between sea water and pre-mixed salt water from LFS?

If I use sea water, will it contain ammonia and other harmful bacterial?

Thanks

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-Reactor – TLF150 with Rowaphos


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thanks for sharing guys.

mind sharing the cost also? cos i saw online selling $6 for 20litres inclusive of delivery.

i stay in the west so aquamarine and iwarna might be bad.. =(

Hi Bro, You can get from Jireh beside Qian Hu... free transport from CCK station

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