Adding Axolotls to Newly Cycled Tank

[Zobug]

Hello! I currently have a 40gal breeder cycling, and I have two juvenile axies reserved for me that will be arriving at the same time. My question is this: if I wanted to add another, would that be too much bioload for the new cycle to keep up with? What're the opinions of 3 adult axolotls in a 40gal breeder? I know that I would like to end up with three in this specific 40gal tank, however if I wait too long between purchasing the third one I know there will be a size difference issue...

 

[AngelMR2]

I'm really new to the axolotls but from what I've read you need 20 gallons for the first and 10 gallons for each additional. So theoretically I would think 3 would be ok, but no more than 3.

I have a 55 and I'm topped out at 4.

 

[Zobug]

That is the rule of thumb that I have heard as well. I'm also relatively new, aha. Maybe an older member can confirm this for us? What I'm mainly concerned about is the bioload increase from 0 axolotls to 3 axolotls being too much for a newly cycled tank.

 

[auntiejude]

Once a cycle is established it should adjust to different bioloads quite quickly. You'll need to test daily and change water accordingly, but it shouldn't take too long.

 

[Zobug]

Alright, so I'm gathering that it would probably be fine to add three as long as I tested the water parameters and made sure nothing went out of whack?