Contains all the trace elements required to create a healthy environment for African cichlids without altering pH. African Mineral Salts Cichlid is a free flowing powder sold with its own measuring scoop for more convenience. It recreates the natural hardness of African rift lakes (lake Tanganyika, lake Malawi, lake Victoria). Use with Buffer Max Cichlid to achieve the desired water hardness (general hardness or GH) and alkalinity (or KH).