Water for new setup

[Tjc]

In our area the tap water is:

pH 7.54
Alkalinity mg/l CaCO3 150
mg/l HOC3 183
Calcium mg 92
Magnesium mg 8.5
Total Hardness mg/l CaCO3 264
Clark° (UK)18

I was planing to treat it with Tetra brand Aquasafe I already had but then i wasn't sure because of the iodine

I am planning to cycle the tank empty before adding axolotls.

Any advice about what if anything to add to the tap water whilst I cycle the tank

Thankyou

 

[axiekeeper]

an ammonia source! its better to not add much to your water, just dechlorinate it, as far as the mention of Iodine, I think its to be avioded, does the Tetra Aquasafe have Iodine in it?

 

[Tjc]

It says it adds iodine amongst other stuff..... spoke to someone who sells and keeps them who recommends it anyway....

I am also wondering about what water testing kits are reliable which are sold in the uk

 

[Olivia97]

API master freshwater test kits are great, showmaster dechlorinator is a winner for me. Also frozen brine shrimp are a great source of ammonia.