{"product_id":"fishless-cycling-kit","title":"Fishless Cycling Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition the water, feed the cycle, and establish freshwater biological filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e This three-product kit pairs an ammonia source with water conditioner and live starter bacteria for an empty aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErase-Cl — 125 mL:\u003c\/strong\u003e chlorine and chloramine conditioner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicroBacter QuikCycl — 125 mL:\u003c\/strong\u003e ammonia-based nutrients for fishless cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicroBacter Start XLF — 125 mL:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater nitrifying bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you begin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuikCycl is for an aquarium with no animals or live plants. Never add it to an occupied tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e Condition the water first, then follow the current QuikCycl and Start XLF labels together. Test pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate throughout cycling; do not add extra ammonia simply to chase a reading. Introduce an axolotl only after cycling is confirmed complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA test kit, aquarium, filter, and suitable biological media are required and sold separately. Cycling time varies. This freshwater kit does not include a maintenance bacterial product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree 125 mL bottles included. Supplier images may show alternate sizes. Brightwell Direct fulfills the component products; shipping is calculated at checkout and items may arrive separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFollow the fishless cycling guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/about-axolotls\/fishless-cycling-axolotl-tank-brightwell-guide\"\u003eBrightwell fishless cycling guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains product roles, testing and readiness checks. Compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brightwell-bacteria-fishless-cycling\"\u003ecycling supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brightwell-bio-media-filtration\"\u003ebiological filter media\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axolotl Superstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67719839318268,"sku":null,"price":24.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4874\/1884\/files\/1x1EraseCl-01_88a76b06-d39d-4495-a1d4-87998064dbc9.png?v=1792092931","url":"https:\/\/axolotlsuperstore.com\/products\/fishless-cycling-kit","provider":"axolotlsuperstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}