Cichlid Lake Salt 4kg

Description

Cichlid Lake Salt

Cichlid Lake Salt is a specialised blend of mineral salts formulated to replicate the natural water conditions of African Rift Lakes where many cichlids come from. It’s made to provide essential minerals without harmful additives often found in generic aquarium salts.

Why It’s Used

  • Adds essential minerals like magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium, plus trace elements like iron and iodide — all important for fish health.

  • Helps mimic the hard, mineral-rich water cichlids evolved in, which can reduce stress and support health.

  • Unlike some other salts, it’s not just Epsom salt or baking soda—it’s specifically balanced for cichlid needs.

How It’s Used

You add it when:

  • Setting up a new tank

  • Doing water changes (to maintain mineral levels)
    It’s not for replacing evaporated water.

Dosage (per ~40 L of water):

  • Tanganyika cichlids: ~11 g (about 1.5 tsp)

  • Malawi cichlids: ~5.5 g (¾ tsp)

  • Victoria cichlids: ~3.6 g (½ tsp)
    These amounts help adjust general hardness (GH) closer to natural levels.

 Important Notes

  • It adjusts hardness but doesn’t buffer pH so you might need a separate buffer if you want to hit specific pH target. Best dissolved in freshwater before adding to your tank.

Great for hobbyists keeping African cichlids (e.g., Malawi, Tanganyika, Victoria species) who want water chemistry closer to their natural habitats.

Cichlid Lake Salt 4kg

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R 2,133.00 Incl. VAT

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    SKU: ZSEA0731
    Barcode: 000116027908

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    Description

    Cichlid Lake Salt

    Cichlid Lake Salt is a specialised blend of mineral salts formulated to replicate the natural water conditions of African Rift Lakes where many cichlids come from. It’s made to provide essential minerals without harmful additives often found in generic aquarium salts.

    Why It’s Used

    • Adds essential minerals like magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium, plus trace elements like iron and iodide — all important for fish health.

    • Helps mimic the hard, mineral-rich water cichlids evolved in, which can reduce stress and support health.

    • Unlike some other salts, it’s not just Epsom salt or baking soda—it’s specifically balanced for cichlid needs.

    How It’s Used

    You add it when:

    • Setting up a new tank

    • Doing water changes (to maintain mineral levels)
      It’s not for replacing evaporated water.

    Dosage (per ~40 L of water):

    • Tanganyika cichlids: ~11 g (about 1.5 tsp)

    • Malawi cichlids: ~5.5 g (¾ tsp)

    • Victoria cichlids: ~3.6 g (½ tsp)
      These amounts help adjust general hardness (GH) closer to natural levels.

     Important Notes

    • It adjusts hardness but doesn’t buffer pH so you might need a separate buffer if you want to hit specific pH target. Best dissolved in freshwater before adding to your tank.

    Great for hobbyists keeping African cichlids (e.g., Malawi, Tanganyika, Victoria species) who want water chemistry closer to their natural habitats.

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