American Cichlid lake salt – salt for American cichlids
Mineral salt for American cichlid aquariums that raises GH and adds calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium…
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This salt is intended for keepers of American cichlids who want to bring general hardness up to the level these fish need, without changing the pH or carbonate hardness of their water. It is dosed at setup or during routine water changes, with separate amounts for South and Central American species.
Why it matters
- Raises GH only: the mineral content increases general hardness, and the salt contains no buffers, so pH and KH stay as they were in the tank.
- Defined mineral profile: per 1 g, calcium is 15.0–17.0%, magnesium at least 3.0%, potassium at least 6.0%, and sodium 8.0–10.0%.
- Trace elements: the analysis includes aluminium (at least 0.90 mg per 1 g) and iodine (at least 0.02 mg per 1 g).
- Dosing by origin: the recommended amount differs by the fish's region of origin, so the same product can be applied to South American or Central American species at different rates.
Specifications
- Brand: Seachem
- Product: American Cichlid Salt
- SKU: XXX SEACHEM AMERICAN SALT
- EAN: 000116146609
- Net weight: 0.25 kg
- Dosing basis: 110 L of water
- South American cichlids: 2.5 g (1/2 teaspoon) per 110 L
- Central American cichlids: 1.25 g (1/4 teaspoon) per 110 L
- Calcium: 15.0–17.0% per 1 g
- Magnesium: min. 3.0% per 1 g
- Potassium: min. 6.0% per 1 g
- Sodium: 8.0–10.0% per 1 g
- Aluminium: min. 0.90 mg per 1 g
- Iodine: min. 0.02 mg per 1 g
What it works with
The salt is designed for freshwater aquariums housing American cichlids, where the goal is higher general hardness with stable pH and KH. Dosing figures are given for 110 L, so for larger or smaller tanks the amount should be scaled proportionally. It can be combined with the other water-preparation products in the tank's routine, provided the target parameters are checked with a test kit.
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Frequently asked questions
No. It contains no buffers, so it does not change pH or KH. Its purpose is to raise GH by adding minerals.
It contains calcium (15–17%), magnesium (min. 3%), potassium (min. 6%) and sodium (8–10%), along with trace amounts of iron, aluminium and iodide.
The dosage for 110 L is 2.5 g (1/2 teaspoon) for South American species and 1.25 g (1/4 teaspoon) for Central American species.
It is meant for setting up a new aquarium or for adding during water changes.
Yes. The formula is designed so that the dosage varies according to the species' region of origin, and the instructions give separate doses for South and Central America.
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