Seachem Laboratories Cichlid Lake Salt 8.8-oz
Seachem Laboratories Cichlid Lake Salt 8.8-oz
Key Benefits
- Replicates African Rift Lake mineral balance.
- Provides key minerals for cichlid health.
- Customizable dosing for specific lake types.
- Increases water hardness without pH change.
- Complete blend beyond simple salt mixes.

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Description
Description
Enhance your aquarium’s natural beauty with products that support vibrant fish and pristine water conditions. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned aquarist, reliable water chemistry is key to success. Seachem Laboratories Cichlid Lake Salt 8.8-oz is specially formulated to replicate the natural mineral balance of African rift lakes. Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt helps maintain ideal hardness and pH levels for cichlids. As part of your marine supplements, it ensures a stable and healthy aquatic environment. Give your fish the care they deserve with trusted, high-quality solutions that promote vibrant health, stable water conditions, and long-term aquatic harmony.
KEY BENEFITS
- Replicates the mineral composition of African Rift Lakes like Tanganyika, Malawi, and Victoria.
- Provides calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and vital trace elements for cichlid health.
- Allows flexible dosing to match specific lake origins and desired general hardness (GH).
- Affects only water hardness without altering pH or alkalinity.
- Offers a complete and balanced blend beyond basic salts like Epsom and bicarbonate.
Ingredients & Analysis
Ingredients & Analysis
Ingredients:
magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium sulfate, sodium chloride, aluminum sulfate, iron sulfate, potassium iodide
Guaranteed Analysis:
Nutrients | Amount per 1 g |
Calcium (min) | 3.24% |
Calcium (max) | 3.50% |
Magnesium (min) | 11.83% |
Potassium (min) | 10.08% |
Sodium (min) | 3.53% |
Sodium (max) | 3.75% |
Aluminum (min) | 0.90 mg |
Iodine (min) | 0.02 mg |
Iron (min) | 0.20 mg |
Selenium (min) | 0.00002 mg |
Zinc (min) | 0.007 mg |
Attributes OR Specification
Attributes OR Specification
Mineral salt supplement
Crystalline powder
Replicates Rift Lake African Cichlid environments
Water hardness adjustment only
safety and precautions
safety and precautions
- Causes serious eye irritation; avoid contact with eyes and skin.
- Wear protective gloves when handling.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Direction
Direction
- Use only when setting up an aquarium or during water changes.
- Dissolve salt in freshwater before adding to the tank.
- Dosage per 40 L (10 US gal):
- Tanganyika: 11 g (1.5 tsp) – raises dGH by 8.8 units
- Malawi: 5.5 g (¾ tsp) – raises dGH by 4.4 units
- Victoria: 3.6 g (½ tsp) – raises dGH by 3 units
- Tanganyika: 11 g (1.5 tsp) – raises dGH by 8.8 units
Do not use salt when replacing evaporated water.






