Getting Started
To establish an aquarium it is necessary to start with a cycled tank. Cycling a tank means much more than cycling water through a filter. It is the process of populating essential bacteria. Read about the nitrogen cycle to understand what "cycling a tank" does. It can be a slow process unless you start with seeded products. With our quick cycle kit, you can safely take your axolotl home the same day you set up your tank. Check out our prices.
Don't live in the Tulsa area? Although we don't ship our axolotls or tanks, we can still help you get your tank cycled. Text or email to receive an estimate. We will ship them to you!
axolotlstulsa@gmail.com
918-629-1853
Quick Cycle Starter Kit
The quick cycle kit contains a seeded filter and aquarium water, so you can get your tank cycled immediately. The water will be transported in 5 gallon buckets with lids.
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Tank $50 or $110
Pump $30
Filter (seeded) $15
Tubing (6') $5
Aquarium Water (bucket deposit) $16 or $32
Prime Water conditioner $6 or 12
Test Strips- 25 pack $12
20 gallon quick cycle kit $134
40 gallon quick cycle kit $236
When setting up the quick cycle kit, the seeded filter is usually sufficient to populate the tank with enough bacteria to keep the cycle in balance with the axolotl waste. Test strips will be used to monitor the bacteria population in case there may be a mini crash. If nitrites are detected, a measured dose of the water conditioner will be added to the tank to protect the axolotl until the bacteria population adjusts. Seachem Prime Water Conditioner- detoxify nitrites.
Recommended Full Setup
This package contains our preferred items for setting up a beautiful and healthy axolotl tank, which enables you to take home the axolotl at the same time. Setting everything up generally takes 30-60 minutes.
Quick cycle Kit $134 or $236
Siphon $15
Bulb Syringe $6
Net $4
Thermometer $12
Light-Hygger (Lunar setting) $50-$60
Hide $15 or $30
2 Live plants $16
4 River rocks $4
Decoration- 2 colorful imitation plants $12
Worm Tub- Red Wiggler (3 dozen) $6
Axolotl $70-90
20 gallon full setup $344
40 gallon full setup $541
Axolotls require a 20 gallon tank for each adult. If you plan to have two axolotls in a tank together, they will require a 40 gallon tank. We carry tanks and stands, aquarium supplies, toys and merchandise. Estimates are available and can be customized to fit your needs.
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Budget Friendly Setup
If you arent ready to purchase everything, this package contains the most important essentials including the axolotl. Other decorative and maintenance items can be add later.
Tank $50 or $110
Pump $30
Filter (seeded) $15
Tubing (6') $5
Aquarium Water (bucket deposit) $16 or $32
Prime Water conditioner $6 or $12
Test Strips- 25 pack $12
Siphon $15
Hide $15
Worm Tub- Red Wiggler (3 dozen) $6
Axolotl $70-90
20 gallon setup $240
40 gallon setup $325
Additional Needs
Stands- 20 gallon $125, $195, $240
Stands- 40 gallon $250
Covers-Glass or Screen $25 & $45
Cooling Fan $30 (ZooMed Aquacool)
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