Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt 250 gm

Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt replicates African cichlids’ natural environment with proper calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium, affecting hardness without altering pH.

• Replicates the environment of African Cichlids
• Contains proper amounts of calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium
• Affects hardness only, not alkalinity or pH

Size : 250 gm

Description

Cichlid Lake Salt™ is a chemically sound blend of salts designed to replicate the natural environment of Rift Lake African Cichlids. It contains all physiologically essential elements such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, and includes trace components such as iron, aluminum, and iodide. Although the major Rift Lakes contain basically the same mineral salts, they do so in greatly differing concentrations. Cichlid Lake Salt™ is formulated so that dosages vary depending on the lake of origin and need only be added when setting up an aquarium or with water changes. Many competing products are little more than combinations of Epsom salt and bicarbonate of soda. This will not provide a complete replication of the mineral salts that are contained in the lakes of Africa, in particular calcium and potassium. Seachem’s Tanganyika Buffer™ (pH 9.0–9.4) and Malawi/Victoria Buffer™ (pH 7.8–8.4) should be used to adjust carbonate hardness and pH.

Directions

All doses given for 40 L (10 US gallons).

• Tanganyika: Use 11 g (1.5 teaspoons).
• Malawi: Use 5.5 g (3/4 teaspoon).
• Victoria: Use 3.6 g (1/2 teaspoon).

Dosages are based on DI or RO water; for other water, measure hardness (GH) first, then add according to need. For reference, the Tanganyika dose raises dGH by 8.8 units. The Malawi dose raises dGH by 4.4 units. The Victoria dose raises dGH by 3 units. We recommend the following GH ranges:

• Tanganyika: 3–5.5 meq/L (8–14 dGH)
• Malawi: 1.5–3meq/L (4–8 dGH)
• Victoria: 1–2 meq/L (3–6 dGH)

TIPS: Use when setting up an aquarium and when making water changes. To add salt to an established tank, base dose on water being changed. Do not use salt when simply replacing evaporated water. It is best to dissolve the salt in freshwater before use.

Specifications

A blend of magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium sulphate and sodium chloride, with trace aluminium, iron, iodine, selenium and zinc. It raises general hardness without touching alkalinity or pH — those are the buffers' job.

Dose per 40 L (10 US gallons), and the hardness it gives:

• Tanganyika: 11 g (1½ teaspoons) → +8.8 dGH; target 8–14 dGH
• Malawi: 5.5 g (¾ teaspoon) → +4.4 dGH; target 4–8 dGH
• Victoria: 3.6 g (½ teaspoon) → +3 dGH; target 3–6 dGH

Dissolve it in fresh water first and add it at setup or with a water change — never to replace evaporated water. It causes serious eye irritation and may burn skin: keep it away from children and wear gloves.

Freshness & Storage

Every batch we dispatch carries a minimum of 6 months' remaining shelf life. Store this product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with the cap or inner foil closed tightly after each use.

Filter media and substrates carry no manufacturing or expiry date — their working life begins on first contact with water, not on the shelf.

Returns & Replacement

Returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery, provided the item is unused and in its original packaging. Manufacturer-sealed items cannot be returned once the seal is broken, and sale-priced items are not refundable.

If your item arrives defective or damaged, message us on WhatsApp with your order number — or email us, if you would rather — and we will replace it. Approved replacements are delivered within 3 to 5 business days. Transit damage is covered by insurance on every shipment. If tracking shows delivered but nothing reached you, tell us within 72 hours, which is the reporting window Indian couriers allow. Damage caused during installation or use is not covered; replacement spares for such cases are chargeable.

Full terms are on our Cancellation & Returns page.