kjones8000
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We are getting our first axolotyl when the tank is ready. New hobbyist.
Starting with the tank/filter to start cycling.
We have a location in the basement that should stay cool.
Looking at purchasing these items to start. Let me know if I am going overboard or on track.
20 gallon long/shallow tank
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/aga-20g-30x12x12-lng-bk-tank-170933
Fluval C4 Filter (largest available - i think - for back of tank) Prefer not to use sponge filters
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003SJXTIU
Fluval sponges, carbon pack, amonia removal pack, biomax (and mesh pouch/es)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HHSG5M
Mesh cover
Thermometer (mercury)
Place/s to hide - typical aquarium fare/turtle cave or shale
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/north-american-pet-zebra-rock
Possibly black sand
Turkey baster
Water bucket specific to the tank
Feeding tongs
Water dechlorinator
Siphon vacuum - large
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/aqueon-siphon-vacuum-aquarium-gravel-cleaner-10
Water testing kit (are the strips enough?)
Future considerations:
Aquarium fans if needed (4 pack on Amazon)
LED black light
Live plants (tank will be near a basement window well and will get indirect light)
Is it worth getting any other chemicals to kickstart the water?
Starting with the tank/filter to start cycling.
We have a location in the basement that should stay cool.
Looking at purchasing these items to start. Let me know if I am going overboard or on track.
20 gallon long/shallow tank
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/aga-20g-30x12x12-lng-bk-tank-170933
Fluval C4 Filter (largest available - i think - for back of tank) Prefer not to use sponge filters
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003SJXTIU
Fluval sponges, carbon pack, amonia removal pack, biomax (and mesh pouch/es)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HHSG5M
Mesh cover
Thermometer (mercury)
Place/s to hide - typical aquarium fare/turtle cave or shale
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/north-american-pet-zebra-rock
Possibly black sand
Turkey baster
Water bucket specific to the tank
Feeding tongs
Water dechlorinator
Siphon vacuum - large
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/aqueon-siphon-vacuum-aquarium-gravel-cleaner-10
Water testing kit (are the strips enough?)
Future considerations:
Aquarium fans if needed (4 pack on Amazon)
LED black light
Live plants (tank will be near a basement window well and will get indirect light)
Is it worth getting any other chemicals to kickstart the water?