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

lockrookie · #1 09-03-2010, 03:37 AM

i would think the airline ticket would cost more than 100 bucks but i guess if your going anyways. personally i buy my instant ocean salt from petsmart for 49.99 and on sale for 39.99 if i catch the sale.

intarsiabox · #2 09-03-2010, 04:16 AM

I plugged a pail into Jlaquatics website and it comes up to $78 shipped to Sherwood Park, Alberta incl. taxes and freight. Maybe you should see what it costs through them before buying locally again.

trilinearmipmap · #3 09-03-2010, 04:38 AM

I'm not sneaking it on, just putting it into my duffel bag which is my normal luggage I use anyways. There are no laws against putting aquarium salt mix into your checked luggage. J & L charges $93.00 for one pail of salt shipped to me. Up to now I have never bought salt locally just had people bring salt up when they are driving here. Anyway I will put it in my duffel bag and see how it goes. I don't have the greatest experience dealing with Air Canada so I am not keen on phoning to ask their permission as they are right up there with Telus and Rogers in terms of abusive customer service.

Jeff_ · #4 09-03-2010, 05:22 AM

I always just ship the pail as luggage. Usually comes to just under 50lbs. I think my last one came to around 49lbs? Its fine, just have them tag it as heavy and tape the lid real good so it doesn't open.

trilinearmipmap · #5 09-04-2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_

I always just ship the pail as luggage. Usually comes to just under 50lbs. I think my last one came to around 49lbs? Its fine, just have them tag it as heavy and tape the lid real good so it doesn't open.

Thanks.