Seachem, Cichlid Lake Salt, 250 g / 8.8oz

Product Description Cichlid Lake Salt Replicates the environment of African Cichlids. Contains proper amounts of calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. Affects hardness only, not alkalinity or pHA chemically sound blend of salts designed to replicate the natural environment of Rift Lake African CichlidsContains all physiologically essential elements such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, and potassiumIncludes trace components such as iron, aluminum, and iodide Product Benefits Ingredients Suggestions Battery Required: NoBatteries Included: NoUse Instructions: 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. Special Note Warnings DisclaimerPeta2z.com offers nationally branded products that are produced according to manufacturing standards set by regulators at everyday low prices. Do not use unproven, unbranded products, which can pose serious risks to your health.