Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt & Cichlid Trace - The Need To Know
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Seachem Cichlid Lake Salt and Seachem Cichlid Trace are two widely used products in the hobby.
They are also two widely misunderstood products. Until now!
In this video, I break them down so you can understand the benefits of each and whether you should be using one or the other...or both!
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Most beginners in the hobby get so excited with their new tanks, and then the cloudy water comes in.
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Bro you are the best at explaining the required parameters of cichlid tanks, the official Bill Nye of fish keeping
🤣🤣 Thank you my bro!!
You are absolutely right Kev. My wife is chemist and I tested my water with and without salt and trace. Huge difference in color which pops out.
Keep going very informative video. Take care brother and be safe.
Thanks bro! Glad you and the wife enjoyed it! 😁
I agree Kev i use cichlid lake salt + trace every water change (70%) . My mbuna’s are always happy , breeding and colored up and my water parameters are always on point.
Awesome! Glad to hear it!
Lol the prairie dog got me. Great info kev👍
Glad you enjoyed it 😁
What a great explained and perfect video for me … a beginner to know about keeping my cichlids thriving 👍🏽 Thanks bro it helped me a lot !!!!
Glad to hear it! 😁 This playlist loaded with tons of info on African Cichlids should be helpful as well - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__
From one Marine to another, I cant say thank you enough for these videos! You explain everything and make it easy to understand for us beginners. Keep up the good work brother!
My pleasure Devil! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
You are a good salesman for seachem. I talked to many in the fish businesses and who breed raise and sell cichlids and many different kinds for many many years and they say you don’t need theses 2 products. Don’t waste your money folks.
Your ignorance is sad.
I use both in my tank also. I think the salt is helping a mangrove grow I planted in the hob filter. It's growing pretty fast and helps a little with the nitrates. Your videos definitely helped me with my cichlid tank. Not new to fish keeping just never had african cichlids. Super cool fish there's always action in the tank.
Thank you so much for all of your insight. I just started caring for African Cichlids and you have helped me so much. You're the best, Kave Man!
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪 and thanks for supporting with your membership!!
Thank you this very helpful for Central amecian cichlid
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
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My 55 Gallon African Cichlid tank is doing well! Watched many of your videos and others, but come back to yours! 10 cichlids all doing well now for almost 7 months. :^)
Very Happy to hear that! 😁💪
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I have reef tanks and still watch kaveman....he knows his stuff. Thx.for all u do ,your grace‐---------
Thank you my lady lol
I definitely needed to see this video bro,very educational...I just set up my 75 gallon African Cichlid Tank and didn't know if I could use the Cichlid lake salt and trace for my tank I'll be getting some tomorrow
How much did you use
I just got my first Tanganyikan cichlids and some multifasciatus. I hadn't planned on the cichlids, my brother bought some and I'm the fish guy so...haha. This helps to reassure me on what i'm doing right and tips on keeping them healthy.
Your videos are fantastic, learning a bunch of you thank you 👍🏼
Thx kev...everytime you put out a new video i keep learning..
Glad to hear it 😁
I have a hell of a time getting the Cichlid Salt to dissolve …I put it in a glass and stir it up like you do but I can leave the glass sitting for hours , stirring it several times and there is still a bunch of salt at the bottom of the glass
Try your best but dont stress it too much. It will eventually dissolve on its own in the tank. Try dropping the salt in one location like behind a piece of decor so you wont see the chunks. After a few hours they'll be gone 😁
I mix a small amount of Cichlid salts in some hot water & that helps dissolve it. Then I add cold water & prime after to fill up the bucket.
It’s not perfect but it works better than mixing in just cold water. I had to stop adding it without dissolving as my idiots try and eat it (& it is a little corrosive so probably not great for them to eat).
Thanks mate, I was looking for a vid to check and see if my pre mix process was okay. I do it pretty much the same as you and add little amounts as I’m filling the tank continually storing the container because the salts sink and harden. A word of caution ⚠️ to people is that the salts react with water and heat up. They can cause minor burns and skin irritation as well as bleach clothes. The amount of times I’ve looked at my shorts only to discover little bleached spots from splashes…😧
got lucky with my water source. my house is setup on we'll water. out of the tap, no chlorine and pH level 8+
Thats awesome!!
Great advice as I'm waiting for my seachem cichlid lake salt to come in. You should do a video explaining more of GH and KH and how to raise and lower the levels whereas cichlid lake salt helps with GH levels.
Hey brother just set up our first cichlid tank 3 weeks ago they've been doing good but I had no idea about the salt or the trace im a ignorant newbie just bought some thanks to your video I'm subscribing keep kicking ass I appreciate it
Glad you found the video! Your guys will improve with color and growth once you start using these! 😊
@@KaveManAquatics I've already seen a difference in activity since starting to use them a couple days ago I wish I could send you a picture on here it's awesome!
@@seanthousand3234 Post it in the Facebook group! 😁 Koji.to/kaveman_aquatics
Hey man. Love all your videos! Setting up my 75g malawi tank. Do you use the salt amd trace regardless of what you gh is?
I already use aquarium salt in my cichlid tank. Purchased the cichlid lake salt haven’t opened it yet because the tank is African and South American. Thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😁
@@KaveManAquatics how would you change the tank from api aquarium salt to cichlid lake salt. Should I start mixing a small amount with the api salt to acclimate them or just do a full dose on my next water change?
Today I changed my water in my 150 gallon african cichlid tank and added seachem lake salt 🧂 and cichlid trace....with my low quantity fishes my nitrate goes above 40ppm barely 2 weeks once
Good video. I use Malawi buffer + cichlid lake salt every weekly water change. Too lazy to mix up the cichlid Lake salt with water before adding to tank lol. Will have to try trace. Thanks for the info!
My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful 😁
Good info Kev! Well done
I use both products on my mbunas and they seem to love it
Nice!
I never used to use the lake salts but I started last year and for the first time my fish started breeding! Maybe that was a coincidence but more likely the fish felt healthier and happier with the salts. So I’m on board!
I do find it interesting - these 2 products are produced by the same company and could probably easily be combined as one product?
Just like Fluval have never figured out how to do an all purpose plant food - despite competitors being able to no problems!
Gotta make them dollars! ;-)
Lol could be that…but there’s a lot involved in chemically combining things…I’m learning a lot about this from Seachem myself because I ask them so many questions lol. Like the copper in Trace is a safe form of copper found in dog and cat foods called copper sulfate and it’s used for the metabolic process….science is crazy lol
Thanks again kev 👍 another great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Never thought about adding minerals to American cyclids before. Thanks so much. I wonder if this might be the same kind of stuff as Co ops vita chem? I think they have a product also whete its like adding vitamins in the water.
Great video like always Kave. Thanks! I want to start using this products but not sure how much to dose on my 150 gallon. Do you happen to know how much I need ? Thanks brother for all wonderful and information videos. GOD Bless you and your family.
The dosage amounts are on the bottle, just keep in mind you only want to dose for the amount of water thats changed, not the entire volume of your tank.
Good day , another information filled video thanks for the content.. I have one question hope I didn’t miss it in your previous video but the question i have is do/should I do the same thing for my fresh water tank..I have two acara that I got from my local fish store. I currently have them in my community tank along with couple green barbs,3 angels, and 1kissing girami
You dont need the cichlid lake salt for them. You can keep your waters PH at where ever your source water currently is. But Cichlid Trace will absolutely benefit them.
I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er
So, when I'm setting up my African cichlid tank should I use trace, lake salt, prime, and stability? when first setting it up or what? I'm still learning about what chemicals and bacteria I need to use for cichlids.
When you say first setting it up theres things the tank needs first to get cycled. Then theres things the Africans need as well. Not sure which you meant. I would start here if you're interested in African Cichlids, it'll be very helpful - ruclips.net/p/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__
Great info Kev!
Glad it was helpful!
Very nice video Kev!!
Thanks bro, Glad you enjoyed it
Hey Kev! You're sooooo incredibly helpful and I rely on your advice for my cichlid tank! I do have one question. I used libe arogonite sand for my tank. I bought the cichlid lake salt but haven't added it yet. I really wanted to ask you if I should dose the salt as the label says if my phone and hardness is already where it should be?
Glad you're finding the channel helpful! So if your PH and hardness are in check then no, I wouldnt dose the cichlid lake salt. While it does contain beneficial minerals for your fish its also intended to raise your hardness (GH). Instead, go with Seachem Cichlid Trace to add those minerals while not effecting your hardness much at all 😊
I’m new to Cichlid i went to petco in my area in Maryland ..the tank was called assorted cichlids. I got 6 of them a solid bright yellow and orange and 1 has black stripes going up and down and 1 has black stripes going sideways….but they are really small babies…bout the size of a quarter… how do i know what kind they are from what lake??? The people at the store had no clue.. but i had them for a month so far..they seems very happy 😊i want the best for my fin babies and i watch your videos all the time ..i have a lot of seachem product its the only product i like…
It’s a truly brilliantly put together video, as always. I’ve never really bothered with Seachem Trace or Salt - my PH and hardness (uk) are very high already. But would cichlid trace in any way I wonder. I guess I’d need to test my water to be sure.
Thank you bro! If your waters already hard then sticking with just the Trace every water change would be fine.
Trace is good as a precaution but not necessary in most cases
A lot of things in this hobby arent necessary, you're right. But Steak isnt necessary when you have chicken either. 🤷♂️
@@KaveManAquatics true, I don't eat steak anyway lol supplements might not be necessary if one has the knowledge of what fruits to eat 🤘 peace of mind in such instances can be better than not adding additional minerals just in case. That I agree too
Does anyone also notice that their fish get irritated when dosing buffers and cichlid salts ?
My fish scratch themselves Every time i add it
Would flower horn or any other cichlids benefit from the 2 products
I do use cichlid trace every water change and would love to use cichlid salt as well but my water is a little hard from tap and directions on bottle are a little confusing. I want to give them what they need but also dont want to harm them either.
I hear you. If your water is already hard I would stick to just using the cichlid Trace. Your guys will be fine with that 😁
Brilliant video!!
Thank you!!! 😁
Hey Kev! First and foremost thank you for all your videos and information for noobs like myself in this hobby! You are much appreciated 🙏🙏. My first question is, when adding the lake salt do you add it before adding water or after? And second, Do you just dump it all in at once?
Preferably you would want to add it into a container where the new tap water can be mixed with it before adding to the tank. But thats not practical for everyone. If you cant do that I would wait until your tank is about 50% full and then add in the amount you need straight in the tank.
Keep in mind that the salt dosage should be calculated based on the water change volume, not the entire tanks volume.
Please tell me if they actually expire? Do Cichlid Salt and Cichlid Trace Expire?
My water in San Antonio TX is very high in pH. I wonder if I really need to use these two products? I do weekly water changes in my 75g overstocked African cichlid tanks. I have an FX6 in there. Hehe
Hey man great videos!! But I'm curious. I have a 125 and never put cichilid lake salt in. Do I dose the entire tank all at once or do I slowly introduce it? 🤔
Dose the amount required for the entire tank the first time. After a water change only dose the amount of the water you replaced.
@@KaveManAquatics thank you !!!
How about if I have bala sharks, clown loach and a red tail shark with this cichlids. Can I still use this products?
Is this safe to use if you have other type of fish in the tank? For example I have a bristle nose pleco would it be ok?
Have you noticed your blood parrot’s coloration dull out when keeping him with African cichlids? Wondering if this is due to the aggression or due to the water. (higher PH/ cichlid lake salt etc) I used to have mine in with my African cichlids but I now have him with South American cichlids. Lower PH due to driftwood etc, his coloration is wayyyyyy better
I have seen it, he gets dull sometimes but then brightens up rapidly too. And it happens so random I can’t pin point it to any one reason. I think he’s just moody lol usually when he’s well fed he’s on Fire 🔥
@@KaveManAquatics gotcha. I noticed it with mine but once I moved him to the S.A tank he is wayyyyyy more colorful all the time. Just seems happier in general I think
I considered moving him to the American Tank when I first set it up. But hes been acclimated to the African Tank for so long, didnt want him to go through another acclimation. That and he runs all the Africans, lol Hes the real tank boss in there.
Hey Kev, love the videos. You've talked/shown me into going with African cichlids. I'm currently cycling my new 6t gallon aquarium now. My question is, I'm going with mbunas and I'm seeing that most are herbivores, but some are omnivores. Is there a food pellet or flake that'll suit both, or is there a special way I should feed them separately? I'm reading conflicting things on forums. Love the channel. Thank you
Most of the mbuna we keep in our tanks are all Herbivores. There are very few species that are omnivores. So we tend to focus on feeding a veggie-based diet to all our mbuna. Even if you ever did have one of those few omnivores, feeding him veggie-based will be just fine.
@@KaveManAquatics thank you
Hey kev quick ? What are your gh and kh readings?
Thanks.
My pleasure! 😁
Great video!! Just what I wanted to hear. You said bi-weekly to add Cichlid Trace if not doing water change every week. Do you mean every 2 weeks and not twice a week?
Every 2 weeks 😊
Thank you so much. Another question, please - I bought your book, which is great, and you write about plants in a cichlid aquarium. What about artificial plastic/silk plants? Are these ok to put in an African Cichlid tank? @@KaveManAquatics
Always late to the party! 😆 great vid kev, now hopefully those will learn that aquarium salt and cichlid salt are not the same.
Only the sodium chloride 🤣
Are both of these safe for Plecos and Clown Loaches in my cichlid tank?
Absolutely. I have plecos and loaches in my African Tank too 😊
@@KaveManAquatics Thank You so much for the quick response. Im doing my 1st cichlid tank so its gonna be a learning experience
Can I use my Seachem American Cichlid salt in the African Cichild tank?
Hello Kevin! Thank you for all of the information. So I have a established peacock cichild tank. Now, I am interested in adding the cichild lake salt. My question is. For my initial does, should I dose the entire tank or wait until I do a water change and does to the amount of water I change.
I currently have fish in the tank. I'm just wondering if adding this product will shock them. Thank you!
How do you know when you have the right dose of cichlid trace? And dosing is that after what water i change or complete volume?
I dose trace for the total water volume after a water change. 😊
i wonder how the new california toilet water minerals are going to work with cichlid tank.
How about lowering nitrate?
Water changes, live plants, or this - ruclips.net/video/0GnyT25S0yQ/видео.html
So has anyone used all three products mentioned (lake salt, trace and Malawi buffer)? Where I live, water is soft and I make my own buffer recipe (Epsom salt, marine salt and baking soda), same idea, I use for only the new water at every water change.
Those can raise water hardness and PH, but they dont add the minerals found in Lake salt and Trace.
Most people don’t no maybe u can do a video on gh and kh levels and test kit if your gh and kh levels are good then ph levels will be fine I keep my gh in 17dkh range and kh in 13dkh range
Verry awesome video , can i use seasalt ? Instead of cichlid lake salt
You can, but it doesnt have the same benefits
@@KaveManAquatics oke cheers will buy the lake salt then , just cleaned my fx6 the way you have showed , worked really pleasant ! Again cheers for that much easier that way
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
Awesome videos I read alot and realised cichlids are hard work but after ssing your video I had to set mine up, can I use the lake salt only and be ok or do.i have to use cichlid trace aswell, I see you have clearly explained on both but if I could save nit getting the trace will be better, what is tlyour suggestion please? Can I just use the lake salt and not the trace, I have 6 cichlids. Thanks
What if you have well water? Is that enough hardness?
All water can be different. You should test your water for hardness and PH.
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All my backgrounds are from aquadecorbackgrounds.com Tell them KaveMan sent you, lol Also use code Kaveman10 at checkout for a 10% discount 😊
How do we dose a tank that's already been running. I just bought some salt but neednto start adding this stuff. I got a 45g mbuna tank
If the fish are already in, you should dose very slow throughout multiple days when it comes to the lake Salt. The Trace can be dosed the full amount immediately.
If you already have hard water should you use the lake salt ?? And also is the Cichlid trace elements for allergy ?? I am really new to this !!!
No need for the lake salt if you already have hard water. Just use the trace and your guys will be in great parameters! 😁
Cichlid Lake Salt’s Pro Tip: avoid getting/leaving / it directly on your skin - it is mildy corrosive when it gets damp.
Great tip! 👍
I have a water softener on my home. But all my tanks DON'T have Cichlids. Should I be dosing ALL of my tanks? Or just the ones with my Blood Parrots?
Cichlid trace is great to remineralize RO water for any fish. I wouldn’t use the Cichlid lake salt for your non Cichlid fish though. The blood parrot also doesn’t require it.
I’m adding Cichlid Lake Salt for the first time, so I dose for the entire 55 gallons?
For the first time yes, after that only dose your water change amount.
If the salt stays in the water and doesn't evaporate then why we should add in every water change ? And second if you put every two weeks salt and you forget it just one time with a water change then your fish suffer a shock because of the difference or all is ok? I mean isn't dangerous to just chaice the right parameters all the time?
Chasing is not good...but the definition of chasing is vague. Dosing required elements and supplements on a scheduled basis is not "chasing"
You need to add it every water change because the new water you add in does not have salt.
@@KaveManAquatics l know Kevin but it's the money issue too. If you start with seachem you never stop and it's you that you teached all of us to don't spend a fortune for our hobby!
This entire hobby is a money issue. Cichlid Salt and Trace are not necessary but are very beneficial to African Cichlids. It's your choice whether to use them or not.
Will Cichlids’s lake salt kill my pathos plant ?
No it wont. I have pothos growing above my African tank and they're growing just fine 😁
Hey caveman can I put cichlid Trace in Oscar tank
Absolutely! Oscars are Cichlids 😁
Can I use Chiclid lake salt with Oscars because i have chiclids with Oscaers
I wouldnt, its going to harden your water, while Oscars prefer softer water.
If my water test at 15 degrees genral hardness then how do i get malawi water parameters being already way above reccomended dGH
You're not "way above" Your Malawi will be fine in 15 DGH but if you feel like you wanted to lower it try adding some Peat Moss in a bag in your filter.
What about adding salt too africans with a texas cichlid? Just have the one in my tank. He was the og first buy and i had to keep him when i swapped to africans
Don’t have much experience with them. But Salts will raise water hardness and PH higher than Texas cichlids prefer. He may adjust to it though, every fish is different.
I apologize if someone has asked this question already, I went through and couldn’t find it. Is it better to add the prime to the tote and then pump the water. Or does it hav the same effect as putting it straight into the tank? I have a 20gal so I don’t have to worry about keeping the water running as it pumps. Thanks in advance 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Is cichlid lake salt okay for clown loaches
Yes, but make sure its diluted well before adding to the tank. I keep clown loaches with my Africans and they do fine with the cichlid salt.
Hello, new subscriber here and new to seachem thanks to you lol just wondering if I can or even need to use cichlid lake salt as my tap water comes out at a ph of 8 and gh and kh of 180. The recommended gh is 71-143, but each dose will raise it by 4.4. How do I lower my hardness while giving my cichlids the minerals they need to THRIVE!?
Hi Brother! Can I use Seachem Cichlet trace for my red head tapajos geophagus tank? Kindly Response Brother.
Absolutely! I use it with my Geo's during every water change! 😁💪
@@KaveManAquatics Thank You Brother! I have around 200L water capacity 3.5*1.5*1.5 feet tank . How many geophagus can I keep this tank for long term? Kindly Response Brother
Kevin I have arragonite crushed coral as a substrate. How long will it last? As far as buffering the water.
Depends on many factors, especially nitrate levels in your tank. In general anywhere from 1-2 years.
What if I have very hard tap water? Will it effect the dosing of these products?
Not these, you would still use the same dosage needed for volume of water removed for each one. If your PH is also already high then you wouldn’t need to add any buffer.
@@KaveManAquatics Thank you for your help and reply! I love your channel!
Hey Kevin I know this video is older but how many times a week do you put cichlid trace in? As In between water changes.
I do cichlid lake salt and trace once a week after 80% water change as well.
So do I have to use all 3 at the time every water change ? I mean Malawi Buffer, Cichlid Salt and Cichlid trace ?
You dont HAVE to use any of them if your water parameters are already set for African Cichlids. If your PH is not correct for them there are a few methods that can raise your PH, like aragonite sand or crushed coral. But you could also use malawi buffer for that. Cichlid salt also isnt necessary if you already have hard water, if not use cichlid salt. And trace is just an additional benefit to ensure they have everything they need...but again not necessary. With all that being said...Yes, I use all 3 during every water change 😊
@@KaveManAquatics thanks 👍
My neither, so I've changed feom gravel to sand. Imagitaroum sand to be exact. I have a 75 gallon. I have 6 cichlids, 3 male 3 female, a juvenile eel, and a ropefish. A red eared slider turtle as well. Thwy all seem to do well togeth3r. It's been a while they've been together. Ao my question IS, would it be ok if I ass aragonite sand over the sand already in the tank?? Please help me out bro
Yes, adding arogonite over the original will still do the trick! 😊👍
@KaveMan Aquatics man thank you so much for taking the time to reply bro I greatly apreciate it. Is there any way I can send you a video of my cichlids I need help identifying the species. Please lmk 🙏🏼
Also, sorry about all those misspellings lol
should I use sand as my substrate with buffer? or just buffer? how do they both work together and is it necessary.
If you use ARAGONITE sand then no you don’t need to add additional buffer. Search for “kaveman PH” for a great video.
Can you use active Carbon with these? I read online they have metals in them and wondering if my active Carbon will filter it out?
You can use activated carbon with these without any problems.
@@KaveManAquatics but if there metals in the liquid that the fish need won't the carbon filter is out?
And another one! Appreciate it bro! You know I can brag on you without another question….. 😀
5:46 Is that a clown loach in your tank?
Thank you my bro! Yes sir, I have 5 in the African tank and 5 in the American tank.
Hi can I only use the lake salt and get away without using the trace?? Thanks
I do have coral dried rocks in the tank and crushed coral in filter
Sure you can. Trace is not a necessity. It's an additional optional benefit 😁 I would always use the cichlid salt to keep your water hard if you have soft water to start.
Hi kave, Do these salt corrode aquarium glass due to its power ?? 🤔🤔
No they dont 😊
What’s dosage for salt? Is it the same as API aquarium salt, there’s dosage is 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons. Thanks
No, dosages are on the bottle based on your water change amount.
So Kev I got a question I thought by raising GH and KH of course that is the hardness but I didn't think that would add to the longevity of the substrate buffering potential. I just thought this helped with PH stability and swings in water parameters. I didn't think that would actually make the substrate buffering capacity last longer. I am not doubting you by any means was just wondering if you could expand on that a bit.
Just like the benefital bacteria in our tank, only as much as is needed to maintain the cycle. Therefore if we're supplementing the buffering power, the substrate won't have to leave out as much natural buffering. Thurs allowing it to last longer. However out of everything we do, it's consistancy that allow these fish the thrive. Hope this helps.
@@patrickscerra8149 so I am going off well water with an already high GH and KH and ph is coming out 7.8 out the tap. I use Carib sea to bump it up to a stable 8.2. Do you think it is still beneficial to use the lake salt? Or should I just stick to Trace only. Thanks in advance for your help!?
@@giozambito1754 as kev said it is more then just salt it houses all sorts of minerals the fish need to thriv
Yes its still beneficial for the mineral salts and will help on keeping your PH stabilized which is always a good thing.
I have dwarf cichlids. But with tetras. Could i still use trace?
Absolutely. The minerals in Trace wont harm any fish
Hey man, have a question on this. Do you mix these with reverse osmosis water or just normal dechlorinated tap water? Thanks bud
You can mix them with either one. With RO water you absolutely need these to re-mineralize.
Hey kev can I use trace for Sout American cichlids?
Absolutely! I use it every water change.
Thanks Kev
Hiw can tiu tell what kind of cichlids you have!?... I di have that one big yellow bluish one you got!
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Is this intended exclusively for African Cichlids or all Cichlids?
Cichlid trace can be used with all cichlids, but cichlid lake salt makes your water harder by adding calcium and magnesium and should only be used with hard water fish like African Cichlids
@@KaveManAquatics no doubt bro, much respect, shout out from New Britain CT
As I keep discus would you use the Seachem cichlids trace?
Yes, They will definitely benefit from it 😊