{"product_id":"drtims-one-and-only-axolotl-2oz-live-nitrifying-bacteria","title":"DrTim's Aquatics One \u0026 Only Axolotl 2 oz | Live Nitrifying Bacteria, Cycles 36 Gal","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .aq-pd { font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; }\n  .aq-pd h2 { font-size: 1.45em; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; border-left: 4px solid #FF5722; padding-left: 12px; margin: 2em 0 0.6em; }\n  .aq-pd p { margin: 0.5em 0 1em; }\n  .aq-callout { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 1.6em 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.93em; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .aq-callout strong { color: #f5c518; }\n  .aq-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 1em 0 1.6em; }\n  .aq-feature-card { background: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 3px solid #FF5722; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.9em; }\n  .aq-feature-card strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .aq-feature-card span { color: #555; }\n  .aq-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 1em; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.93em; }\n  .aq-specs-table th { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.82em; }\n  .aq-specs-table td { padding: 8px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top; }\n  .aq-specs-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f9f9f9; }\n  .aq-specs-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; width: 45%; color: #444; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-pd\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrTim's Aquatics One \u0026amp; Only Axolotl Live Nitrifying Bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e is the axolotl-specific version of DrTim's classic bottled-bacteria starter — formulated to \u003cstrong\u003einstantly cycle a new axolotl tank\u003c\/strong\u003e in 24 hours and to rescue an existing tank from ammonia or nitrite spikes. Real, pure-cultured \u003cem\u003eNitrosomonas\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNitrobacter\u003c\/em\u003e bacteria — the same species that establish in a fully-cycled biofilter — bottled and ready to seed your filter the day the tank goes wet. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003ewater additives \u0026amp; supplements\u003c\/a\u003e or shop all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-callout\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAdd fish (or axolotls) on day one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Real \u003cem\u003eNitrosomonas\u003c\/em\u003e + \u003cem\u003eNitrobacter\u003c\/em\u003e bacteria — no clones, no Bacillus, no smoke. Pour the bottle into a new tank, add your axolotl, and the biofilter is already there. \u003cstrong\u003e2 oz treats 36 gallons.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAxolotls produce a lot of ammonia for their size, and they're sensitive to it — ammonia and nitrite burns will damage gills before you've finished googling \"is this normal.\" Traditional fishless cycling takes 4–6 weeks of dosing ammonia and waiting. \u003cstrong\u003eDrTim's One \u0026amp; Only short-circuits the wait\u003c\/strong\u003e: the bottle contains live, active nitrifying bacteria already in the species that colonize freshwater biofilters. Pour the recommended dose into the tank, add the axolotl, and the bacteria immediately start oxidizing ammonia → nitrite → nitrate. After 24 hours your filter is functionally cycled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIt's also the fastest fix for an \u003cstrong\u003eestablished tank crashing on ammonia\u003c\/strong\u003e — after a filter change, a long power outage, or losing your bio-media. Dose it, and the biofilter recovers in hours instead of days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Tank Cycling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCycles a new axolotl tank in 24 hours — add the axolotl the same day.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Nitrifying Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePure-cultured \u003cem\u003eNitrosomonas\u003c\/em\u003e + \u003cem\u003eNitrobacter\u003c\/em\u003e — the actual freshwater biofilter bacteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAxolotl-Formulated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimized for the cool-water, high-ammonia bioload axolotls produce.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrash Recovery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestarts a biofilter after filter changes, power outages, or med-induced die-offs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 oz \/ 60 mL Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreats up to 36 gallons (140 L) of new tank water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; Refrigerated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive bacteria — keep cool, never freeze, use before expiry.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCycling a new tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the tank with dechlorinated water, get the filter running, and dose the entire 2 oz bottle (treats up to 36 gal — use 1 oz per 18 gal for smaller tanks). Shake the bottle well first; pour directly into the tank in front of the filter intake. \u003cstrong\u003eAdd your axolotl the same day.\u003c\/strong\u003e Test ammonia and nitrite at 24 and 72 hours — both should read 0 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter a filter change or crash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dose 1 oz per 18 gallons of tank water immediately. The bacteria will recolonize the new media within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate after opening (don't freeze). Live bacteria — do not dose if the bottle smells like spoiled milk or has been sitting hot in a shipping truck. Check the expiry date on the cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"aq-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrTim's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne \u0026amp; Only Axolotl Live Nitrifying Bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 fl oz \/ 60 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 36 gallons (140 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLive \u003cem\u003eNitrosomonas\u003c\/em\u003e + \u003cem\u003eNitrobacter\u003c\/em\u003e nitrifying bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCycling new tanks; rescuing ammonia\/nitrite spikes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerate after opening; do not freeze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater (axolotls, fish, amphibians)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01140\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eammonia \u0026amp; nitrite test kit\u003c\/a\u003e — confirm the cycle worked (both should hit 0 ppm at 24 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA water conditioner — always dechlorinate tap water BEFORE dosing bacteria (chlorine kills them)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eadditives \u0026amp; supplements\u003c\/a\u003e for full axolotl water-care\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this safe for axolotls?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — that's exactly what it's formulated for. The bacteria are amphibian-safe and the formulation is specifically designed for axolotl tanks, which run cooler than tropical tanks and have higher ammonia loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between this and regular One \u0026amp; Only?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base nitrifying bacteria are the same species, but the axolotl version is dosed and formulated for cool-water amphibian setups. Either version cycles a tank, but if you keep axolotls, this is the formulation made for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I really need to add the axolotl the same day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can wait — but the bacteria need ammonia (from livestock waste) to survive long-term. If you cycle and then leave the tank empty for weeks, the bacteria population will starve down. Best practice: dose, dechlorinate, add the axolotl, and feed lightly for the first week while testing daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in a tank treated with medication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Antibacterial medications (especially methylene blue, antibiotics, copper) will kill the nitrifying bacteria. Finish the med course, do a water change, run carbon for 24 hours to remove residue, THEN dose One \u0026amp; Only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with chloraminated tap water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly if you've already dechlorinated. Chloramine kills nitrifying bacteria. Always dose your tap water with a chlorine\/chloramine-neutralizing conditioner BEFORE adding One \u0026amp; Only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"DrTim’s Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48510374183131,"sku":"01140","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_0ae341fa-eff6-4cd9-83e9-07d99e447250.png?v=1774440757","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/drtims-one-and-only-axolotl-2oz-live-nitrifying-bacteria","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}