Rift Lake Cichlid Buffer

Dry KH Supplement

Multi-lake carbonate KH dry supplement
  • Raises alkalinity (KH) and pH
  • Multi-lake formula
  • Use with Rift Lake Cichlid Buffer to help your cichlids thrive

Overview

Fritz Rift Lake Cichlid Buffer is a special blend of carbonate salts formulated to replicate the natural chemistry/habitat of the African Rift Lakes by increasing buffer capacity, alkalinity and pH. Fritz Rift Lake Cichlid Buffer will help your cichlids thrive and reproduce while promoting health, growth and intensified color.

Directions

  1. Use the amount indicated for the lake you are wanting to simulate.
  2. Initially add daily until the desired pH is reached and maintained.
  3. Use as required to maintain pH, usually every 2-3 weeks.

Dosages are per 10 U.S. gallons (37.85 liters): Tanganyika: Use 5 g (1 tsp); Malawi: Use 2.5 g (1/2 tsp); Victoria: Use 2.5 g (1/2 tsp).

Measure KH level with Fritz KH test kit before and after dosing. Limit change in KH to a maximum of 1 dKH (18 ppm KH) per day when fish are present.

When used as directed, Fritz Rift Lake Cichlid Buffer will maintain a pH of 7.8 – 8.4 for Malawi and Victorian Cichlids, and 9.0 – 9.4 for Tanganyikian Cichlids.

Notes

  • Dry products measured by volume (teaspoons, cups, etc) will always give approximate results – use a gram scale if available. If a gram scale is not available, be sure to test for correct concentration after use and observe for any changes in fish behavior.
  • To reduce KH levels, perform partial water changes with untreated RO or RO/DI water.
  • Do not change pH by more than 0.2 units per 24 hours. Test with a reliable pH test kit before and after use
  • For best results, use RODI water. If using dechlorinated tap water, measure KH with a suitable test kit, and adjust dose to accommodate current alkalinity level
  • For best results, add Rift Lake Cichlid Buffer to RODI water in a separate container before adding water to aquarium.

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Product documents and dealer resources

Item #SizeCase QTYUPC
750849131.25 lb (567 g)6080531849132
750849143 lb (1.3 kg)4080531849149

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