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Just checked the tanks water parameters and there is apparently nitrite! I'm not entirely sure I trust this test but just in case i wanted to know what I can do to reduce it. The tank was cycled for several moths (i kept putting it off) before I moved the axi in there and he has been in there since jan/feb and I haven't had any problems. I have recently changed the substrate to sand and although I gave it a quick wash could this have caused it? My axi seems fine and is eating etc etc. It could just be that the test is dodgy but I want to be sure.
 
A recently changed substrate can cause a mini-cycle in your tank. A 20-30% water change should bring your nitrite levels down. I would also take the sample to a pet shop and get a second opinion, and to give you a basis on whether your test kit is off.
 
Hi Panpan, my tank did the same after I added more sand and a few more plants, then it started to mis behave. I had been using 5 in 1 dip sticks but this prooved too unreliable, so now I regularly check nitrite, nitrate and ammonia. I did the 30% daily water changes and it seemed to take longer to cycle than it did when I first set it up! but now it is running fine. Luckily the axolotl appeared fine through out this. All the best.
 
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