A chemically sound blend of inorganic salts designed to simulate the natural waters of the rift lakes. It contains all essential elements such as magnesium calcium potassium sulfate chloride including trace elements such as iron manganese iodide. It does not include unnecessary or harmful constituents such as nitrates phosphates cadmium lithium arsenic. Specific dosing is suggested for lakes Tanganyika Malawi and Victoria. South and Central American Cichlids from alkaline waters will also benefit from the use of this salt. The salt should be used with Seachem's Tanganyika Buffer™ or Malawi/Victoria Buffer™. A 250 g bottle treats 160 Tanganyika gallons 350 Malawi gallons or 500 Victoria gallons.