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product_id: 5670668
title: "Seachem Laboratories Cichlid Lake Salt - 1 Kilograms"
brand: "seachem"
price: "$121"
currency: NZD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Seachem"
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# Easy dissolution Precise dosing per lake Complete mineral blend Seachem Laboratories Cichlid Lake Salt - 1 Kilograms

**Brand:** seachem
**Price:** $121
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌊 Elevate your cichlid’s habitat to legendary lake status!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Seachem Laboratories Cichlid Lake Salt - 1 Kilograms by seachem
- **How much does it cost?** $121 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/5670668-seachem-laboratories-cichlid-lake-salt-1-kilograms)

## Best For

- seachem enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted seachem brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Authentic Rift Lake Chemistry:** Replicates natural mineral balance of African Rift Lakes for thriving cichlids.
- • **Tailored Dosage for Every Lake:** Customizable salt concentrations for Tanganyika, Malawi, and Victoria lakes ensure perfect water conditions.
- • **Trusted by Aquarists Worldwide:** Highly rated with 4.8 stars and proven to boost fish vitality and tank ecosystem stability.
- • **Essential Trace Elements Included:** Contains magnesium, calcium, potassium plus rare elements like iron and iodide for optimal fish health.
- • **Effortless Aquarium Setup & Maintenance:** Dissolves quickly and doses easily during water changes or tank setup—no guesswork needed.

## Overview

Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt is a scientifically formulated salt blend designed to mimic the unique mineral composition of African Rift Lakes, providing essential macro and trace elements like magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron, and iodide. It supports healthy pH and hardness levels tailored for Tanganyika, Malawi, and Victoria cichlids, ensuring optimal water chemistry for freshwater aquarium success.

## 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.

Review: 5 star's seller. - Good quality.
Review: Fish are thriving. - Fish are thriving and it’s mostly because of the water! I keep the ph around 8.2 with this product. It dissolves well in the water and it is easy to dose. It’s lasting me awhile so definitely worth the money.

## Features

- Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt- Natural Environment of African Cichlids Treatment for Freshwater Aquariums
- Cichlid Lake Salt is a chemically sound blend of salts designed to replicate the natural environment of Rift Lake African Cichlids
- The blend of salts contains all physiologically essential elements such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, and includes traces components such as iron, aluminum, and iodide

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000255PJY |
| ASIN  | B000255PJY |
| Age Range Description | all stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #46,758 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #453 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Brand Name | Seachem |
| Color | white |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (559) |
| Date First Available | August 18, 2004 |
| Date First Available  | August 18, 2004 |
| 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 unit… |
| Included Components | all |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.75 x 3.75 x 7.75 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.03 x 3.74 x 3.66 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.1 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 277 |
| Item model number  | 277 |
| Manufacturer | Seachem Laboratories, Inc. |
| Manufacturer  | Seachem Laboratories, Inc. |
| Model Name | Cichlid Lake Salt 1kg |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 3.75 x 3.75 x 7.75 inches; 2.43 Pounds |
| Size | 1 kg/ 2.2 lb |
| Specific Uses for Product | Active |
| Target Audience Keyword | fish;algae-eaters; betta-fish; bottom-feeder-fish; cichlid-fish; goldfish; invertebrate-fish; mollusks; octopuses; rays; sharks; snails |
| Warranty Description | As Labeled |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Seachem
- **Item Form:** Powder
- **Item Weight:** 1.1 Kilograms
- **Liquid Volume:** 2.2 Liters
- **Manufacturer:** Seachem Laboratories, Inc.

## Images

![Seachem Laboratories Cichlid Lake Salt - 1 Kilograms - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513+8KHL7rL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Question abou the size of the bottle, is the 1kg just a big bottle or 4 of the 250g bottles?**
A: 1 kg more convenient in long run

**Q: I have used proper ph 8.2 in my tank, if i change to cichlid lake salts will i no longer have to use proper ph?**
A: I always use baking soda with the Cichlid liane salt. The lake salt does not change my PH. I’ve been using this salt for about nine years.

**Q: Is there a shelf life or expiration date on a product such as this?**
A: I don't believe there is an expiration date. If there is it's probably years. If it hardens then I believe you might have lost some of the nutrients from moisture but still usable.

**Q: Can someone please explain the seachem cichlid products to me? do i need the salts and the trace elements?? i already got the buffer .**
A: I have had African cichlid for years and I use the cichlid lake salts and malawy buffer I never have used trace elements and my fish have thrived and shown great color and have young

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 star's seller.
*by M***N on October 16, 2025*

Good quality.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fish are thriving.
*by A***Y on July 3, 2021*

Fish are thriving and it’s mostly because of the water! I keep the ph around 8.2 with this product. It dissolves well in the water and it is easy to dose. It’s lasting me awhile so definitely worth the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great stuff - Highly Recommend
*by D***T on March 2, 2019*

This stuff is amazing!!! My fish are vibrant, healthy, and thriving ever since I added it to my aquarium. keep in mind that if you use this product there's no reason to add Trace in addition to it. There are more than enough Trace elements in this mixture to keep your fish happy.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Cichlid Lake Salt, 1 kg / 2.2 lbs
- Seachem Cichlid Trace Elements 500ml
- Malawi/Victoria Buffer, 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs

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*Last updated: 2026-02-09*