How much does a 160 gallon pail of instant ocean salt weigh?

trilinearmipmap · #1 09-02-2010, 04:47 PM

I want to bring it back on the plane in my luggage, I think it is around 45 to 50 lbs, if it is over 50 lbs I can't take it in my luggage.

2pts · #2 09-02-2010, 04:52 PM

44.8 lbs off my bucket of instant ocean reef crystals.

lastlight · #3 09-02-2010, 05:37 PM

Mixed to 1.025 or dry? Just trying to be thorough here =)

globaldesigns · #4 09-02-2010, 05:47 PM

I want to see you get that into your luggage, take a pic.

I can't see that fitting into a normal suitcase.

Ross · #5 09-02-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by globaldesigns

I want to see you get that into your luggage, take a pic.

I can't see that fitting into a normal suitcase.

Take it out and put it in ziplock baggies for 5 gallons at a time.

Honestly officer, its salt for my fish, not a banned substance.

globaldesigns · #6 09-02-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross

Take it out and put it in ziplock baggies for 5 gallons at a time.

Honestly officer, its salt for my fish, not a banned substance.

HEHE, that would just be too funny.

Doesn't IO sell salt in boxes now? If so, you could take it out of the box, as it would be in a bag, then you could flatten it out.

But again, what if you get caught, they would not believe it was salt at first. Could cause you alot of grief to save a few bucks.

lastlight · #7 09-02-2010, 08:06 PM

I think even in a sealed pail...they hear a bunch of granules/powder rolling about in it and you might be in for some hassle.

whatcaneyedo · #8 09-03-2010, 12:42 AM

My bathroom scale isn't super accurate but one weighed just a hair over 50 lbs on it... If you do manage to bring one on the plane let us know. Its something I've thought about doing many times before as well. My concern would be the airline luggage handlers accidentally smashing it...

Lance · #9 09-03-2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

My concern would be the airline luggage handlers accidentally smashing it...

My concern would be the airline luggage handlers chasing after it with straws in hand!

trilinearmipmap · #10 09-03-2010, 02:35 AM

IO salt locally costs $100.00 per pail.

Previously I dealt with this through neglecting water changes but now I am going more SPS so I guess some water changes would be a good idea.

I will put the bucket of salt in a duffel bag. I will bring along an extra container so it if weighs a few pounds over the limit I will carry some of the salt in my other piece of luggage.