PH, Amonia, nitrite and nitrate .

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Im getting a axolotl soon and im about to start cycling my tank it is 14 g and im getting 1 axolotl and im getting a water test kit and i was just wondering how i can keep my PH amonia nitrite and nitrate down.
i'm using a filter from my fish tank and then putting it back in the fish tank and putting my new filter in and possibly some water as well
I'm getting my axolotl in 1 month but ive already got my tank.
and with my water tester should i try to keep amonia ph nitrate and nitrite all down to 0
i also am getting real plants and im using driftwood, and the filter i am using is a sponge filter.
if you can help it would be great :D
 
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Water changes. If your ammonia is 0, your tank will never cycle. And if you're adding filter media from an old tank, that's basically an instant cycle.

Your pH should be neutral, 7, not 0. But axolotls will tolerate a range from 6-8ish.
 
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Yes it would help. If you have a filter in your fish tank you could take some of the media out and put it into the new filter which will introduce the bacteria you need. If you have any gravel in your fish tank you can take that out and hang it in a stocking which also contains the bacteria.
 
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