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In our area the tap water is:

pH 7.54
Alkalinity mg/l CaCO3 150
mg/l HOC3 183
Calcium mg 92
Magnesium mg 8.5
Total Hardness mg/l CaCO3 264
Clark° (UK)18

I was planing to treat it with Tetra brand Aquasafe I already had but then i wasn't sure because of the iodine

I am planning to cycle the tank empty before adding axolotls.

Any advice about what if anything to add to the tap water whilst I cycle the tank

Thankyou
 
an ammonia source! its better to not add much to your water, just dechlorinate it, as far as the mention of Iodine, I think its to be avioded, does the Tetra Aquasafe have Iodine in it?
 
It says it adds iodine amongst other stuff..... spoke to someone who sells and keeps them who recommends it anyway....

I am also wondering about what water testing kits are reliable which are sold in the uk
 
API master freshwater test kits are great, showmaster dechlorinator is a winner for me. Also frozen brine shrimp are a great source of ammonia.
 
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