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product_id: 328965185
title: "Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt, 4 kg / 8.8 lbs, Aquarium Salt, For Tanganyika, Malawi, Victoria Cichlids, 9.04 pounds"
brand: "seachem"
price: "₨72573"
currency: LKR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Seachem"
url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/328965185-seachem-cichlid-lake-salt-4-kg-8-8-lbs-aquarium
store_origin: LK
region: Sri Lanka
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# Precise dosing per 10 gallons 4.1 kg premium salt blend Replicates Rift Lake chemistry Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt, 4 kg / 8.8 lbs, Aquarium Salt, For Tanganyika, Malawi, Victoria Cichlids, 9.04 pounds

**Brand:** seachem
**Price:** ₨72573
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧪 Elevate your cichlid’s world with precision-crafted lake salt — because your aquarium deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt, 4 kg / 8.8 lbs, Aquarium Salt, For Tanganyika, Malawi, Victoria Cichlids, 9.04 pounds by seachem
- **How much does it cost?** ₨72573 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/328965185-seachem-cichlid-lake-salt-4-kg-8-8-lbs-aquarium)

## 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

- • **Customizable Dosage:** Tailored salt amounts per lake type ensure exact water chemistry replication with every water change or setup.
- • **Balanced Mineral Profile:** Includes essential elements like magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium plus trace iron and iodide for optimal fish health.
- • **Selective Hardness Boost:** Increases general hardness without altering pH or alkalinity—perfect stability for sensitive aquatic ecosystems.
- • **Authentic Rift Lake Habitat:** Scientifically crafted salt blend mimics natural Tanganyika, Malawi, and Victoria waters for thriving cichlids.
- • **Trusted by Hobbyists & Experts:** Backed by 30+ years of Seachem’s science-driven innovation and a passionate community of aquarium enthusiasts.

## Overview

Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt is a 4.1 kg scientifically formulated blend designed to replicate the natural mineral composition of African Rift Lakes (Tanganyika, Malawi, Victoria). It enhances general hardness without affecting pH or alkalinity, supporting healthy cichlid environments with essential minerals and trace elements. Ideal for aquarium setups and water changes, it offers precise dosing tailored to each lake’s unique chemistry, trusted by hobbyists for over three decades.

## Description

Cichlid Lake Salt is a chemically sound blend of salts designed to replicate the natural environment of Rift Lake African Cichlids. For over three decades, Seachem has been a company rooted in sound science. Our experience in the hobby and an educated staff of chemists and biologists are part of the package when you purchase Seachem products. Seachem remains as one of the few surviving independent and privately owned pet care companies. Seachem is owned and operated by hobbyists. All of our employees are hobbyists who maintain aquariums at home and at the office. Seachem itself was started because one such passionate hobbyist - Dr. Leo G. Morin (Founder) - recognized that the available solutions to aquarists problem wanting. This resulted in Seachem’s very first product: Cupraplex (today known as Cupramine). Over thirty years later Seachem is still approaching old problems in a new way. Seachem’s philosophy is that the knowledgeable hobbyist makes the best customer. This is reflected in solid and reliable customer education and support as well as products proven in science and performance. While Seachem has grown rapidly into a national and international firm, it retains the culture of a small company and is readily available to its customers.

Review: Seems to help my fish
Review: Highly recommended! You can’t go wrong with this product!

## Features

- NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: Cichlid Lake Salt is a chemically sound blend of salts designed to replicate the natural environment of Rift Lake African Cichlids.
- BLEND OF SALTS: 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.
- HARDNESS: Cichlid Lake Salt affects General Hardness only, it will not affect alkalinity or pH.
- DOSAGE: 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.
- 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).

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002A5W74 |
| Allergen Information | Yam Free |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Color | white |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (61) |
| Date First Available | 9 August 2012 |
| Item Form | Granules |
| Item Weight | 4.1 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 279 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pet Life Stage | All Life Stages |
| Product Dimensions | 20.32 x 20.32 x 19.05 cm; 4.1 kg |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | 4 kg/ 8.8 lb |
| Specific Uses | Active |
| batteries required | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Seachem
- **Item form:** Granules
- **Item weight:** 9.04 Pounds
- **Liquid volume:** 8.8 Liters
- **Manufacturer:** Seachem Laboratories, Inc.

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***T on 14 January 2025*

Seems to help my fish

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***Y on 14 January 2024*

Highly recommended! You can’t go wrong with this product!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***S on 18 March 2021*

Must have for cichlids. Dissolve easily.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-12*