Question: Introducing a new Axolotl into an unestablished tank

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Hi guys, I'm wondering whether it's safe or not to introduce a new animal into an unestablished and uncycled tank? I've kept tropical fish before but if you've seen my earlier posts, even though I've been doing a lot of research this is still my first caudate so I'm still a stranger to the set-up process and I'm want to make sure I don't kill the poor thing!

Also obviously I wasn't thinking of just dropping it in without acclimatisation.
 
A lot of people will say that cycling is absolutely necessary. It's not. It's preferred, but if you're experienced with water quality you're likely capable of keeping up with it.

An axolotl can be kept in a tub or tank of non cycled water easily - it just requires frequent water changes and an eye on ammonia spikes. I never cycle my tanks first. Axolotls are a lot simpler than tropical tanks, in my mind. Just keep the water clean and cold. Don't over-complicate it. If you search for them, there are threads about cycling your tank with the axolotl in it.
 
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