{"product_id":"fritz-rift-lake-cichlid-probiotic-salt-african-gh","title":"Fritz Rift Lake Cichlid Probiotic Salt | Trace Minerals \u0026 GH Booster for African Cichlids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFritz Rift Lake Cichlid Probiotic Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates the high-mineral, high-hardness water chemistry of Africa's Rift Lakes — Tanganyika, Malawi, and Victoria — using a blend of essential trace elements with added beneficial probiotic bacteria. Dose at every water change to lock in the GH levels your mbuna, peacocks, haps, frontosa, shellies, and other African cichlids evolved in, while supporting biological filtration and gut health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fritz\"\u003eFritz Aquatics\u003c\/a\u003e buffers and minerals, browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eAdditives \u0026amp; Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eWhy Choose Fritz Rift Lake Cichlid Probiotic Salt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-lake formula\u003c\/strong\u003e — one product, three dose rates for Tanganyika, Malawi, and Victoria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaises GH (general hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e to the elevated levels Rift Lake species need for color, slime coat, and osmoregulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrace elements\u003c\/strong\u003e — calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and other minerals replicate the natural lakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded probiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e diversify beneficial bacteria for stronger biological filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse alongside \u003cstrong\u003eFritz Rift Lake Cichlid Buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e for the complete Rift Lake chemistry package (GH + KH + pH).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eDosing — per 10 US gallons (37.85 L)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLake Tanganyika\u003c\/strong\u003e — 11 g (1.5 tsp) per 10 gallons → raises GH by ~9 units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLake Malawi\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5.5 g (¾ tsp) per 10 gallons → raises GH by ~4.5 units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLake Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3.6 g (½ tsp) per 10 gallons → raises GH by ~3 units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd when refilling water during every water change. For best results, mix with \u003cstrong\u003eRODI water\u003c\/strong\u003e. If using dechlorinated tap, test GH first and adjust your dose to match the target for your lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFritz Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRift Lake Cichlid Probiotic Salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGH \/ mineral salt + probiotics (dry powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCalcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium \u0026amp; trace minerals + probiotic bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater African Rift Lake cichlid tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFritz Rift Lake Cichlid Buffer (for full pH + KH + GH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e080531849101\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-rift-lake-cichlid-buffer-african-cichlid-ph-kh\"\u003eFritz Rift Lake Cichlid Buffer\u003c\/a\u003e — the pH \u0026amp; KH companion for this salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-general-hardness-gh-test-kit-freshwater\"\u003eFritz GH Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — dose with confidence by testing GH before and after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eWater Testing\u003c\/a\u003e — GH\/KH\/pH kits for hard-water systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-cichlid-gold-pellet\"\u003eHikari Cichlid Gold\u003c\/a\u003e — color-enhancing pellet for African cichlids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/peacock-fancy-african-cichlid\"\u003eFancy Peacock African Cichlid\u003c\/a\u003e — see our in-stock African cichlids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this aquarium salt or marine salt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeither. It is a freshwater mineral blend with trace elements tuned for African Rift Lake cichlid water — not a substitute for sodium chloride \"tonic salt\" or saltwater reef salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need a buffer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Rift Lake cichlids, yes — the salt raises GH and minerals, while the Buffer raises KH and pH. Use both for full Rift Lake chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the probiotics survive in chlorinated water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways dechlorinate tap water before adding to the tank — chlorine and chloramine will kill the probiotic bacteria as well as your tank's biofilter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a 1.25 lb jar last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a 55-gallon Malawi setup with weekly 25%% water changes, roughly 18–20 weeks. Tanganyika tanks use it faster due to the higher dose rate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48354303246555,"sku":"84910","price":12.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_d39c9c6a-1013-4053-b686-eba83dc49b39.png?v=1773320199","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-rift-lake-cichlid-probiotic-salt-african-gh","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}