Fast cycling?

[Neurus]

Hi,
I have just bought a 40" x 18" tank for Neurus and Kiro, I am sooooo spoiling them lol. Anyways it currently has tap water in it, i know this will take at least 2 days to be degassed. However at the moment it has Neurus's big plant in and a load of the pebbles from the main tank. Should i add Axie poo to it to get it kick started?

 

[Kal El]

Neurus,

Adding axolotl fecal matter would definitely kick-start the nitrification process because it is form of ammonia, hence giving the bacteria something to thrive on.

Also, you should add a water conditioner/ager to the water in your newly established tank. This will eliminate any uncertainty as to whether all the chlorine/chloramine molecules have evaporated from the water.

Best of luck your new tank and axolotl.

Jay.

 

[ianclick]

Hi Neurus did you transfer water from the old tank?

There are many quick fixes available for tank cycling none better than adding something like meat or fecal matter and time.

Good Luck