{"title":"Brightwell Water Care Bundles","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrepare their palace one measured step at a time. Compare three Brightwell kits for water conditioning, an animal-free aquarium cycle, or RO water mineral preparation. Check each bundle for the exact included sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"axolotl-start-bundle","title":"Axolotl Start Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Brightwell essentials for preparing water, establishing biological filtration, and ongoing bacterial maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Axolotl Start Bundle brings together one 125 mL bottle each of Erase-Cl, MicroBacter Start XLF, and FlorinBacter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErase-Cl — 125 mL:\u003c\/strong\u003e water conditioner for chlorine and chloramines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicroBacter Start XLF — 125 mL:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater nitrifying bacteria for establishing biological filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlorinBacter — 125 mL:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater bacterial maintenance after cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse in three stages\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Erase-Cl as directed on its label before introducing the starter bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle the empty aquarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use MicroBacter Start XLF according to its label. Keep your axolotl out of the tank during fishless cycling. A suitable ammonia source and water testing are required and are sold separately. Do not add another bacterial product during this stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMove to maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use maintenance bacteria only after the cycle is complete. Brightwell's Start XLF directions name FlorinBacter Clean or FlorinBacter7 after cycling and one additional week; consult the current FlorinBacter label or Brightwell before choosing this bundle's maintenance schedule. Follow the FlorinBacter label for ongoing use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you begin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a three-product water-care bundle, not a complete aquarium setup. A filter, suitable biological media, ammonia source, and test kit are not included. Cycling time varies; bottled bacteria do not guarantee an instant cycle. Confirm the aquarium is fully cycled with water testing before introducing an axolotl. Follow every bottle's current instructions and dose for your actual water volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBundle details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 bottles × 125 mL. Product images may show other bottle sizes; the included size is 125 mL for each item. Products are fulfilled through Brightwell Direct; shipping and any separate packages are shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose your next step\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit does not include cycling ammonia. Compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fishless-cycling-kit\"\u003eFishless Cycling Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for an animal-free cycle with QuikCycl included, or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/axolotl-ro-water-kit\"\u003eAxolotl RO Water Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for purified water preparation. Browse individual \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brightwell-bacteria-fishless-cycling\"\u003eBrightwell cycling supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axolotl Kingdom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68149697380589,"sku":null,"price":28.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/0742\/8077\/files\/MicroBacterStartXLF_10in_cfc6b504-4241-435d-b1cc-fd727dea2b4a.png?v=1793669847"},{"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\u003ePrepare their palace\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare individual \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brightwell-bacteria-fishless-cycling\"\u003eBrightwell cycling supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brightwell-bio-media-filtration\"\u003ebiological filter media\u003c\/a\u003e. For conditioning and later maintenance, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/axolotl-start-bundle\"\u003eAxolotl Start Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axolotl Kingdom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68149697413357,"sku":null,"price":24.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/0742\/8077\/files\/1x1EraseCl-01_1d150f51-f5be-4a41-9a69-1ceeb6abf798.png?v=1793669849"},{"product_id":"axolotl-ro-water-kit","title":"Axolotl RO Water Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare RO\/DI water with separate control over general hardness, carbonate hardness, and mineral replenishment.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Axolotl RO Water Kit contains three Brightwell freshwater supplements for a measured water-preparation routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlorin Delta GH+ — 250 g:\u003c\/strong\u003e general-hardness mineral supplement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlorin Delta KH+ — 250 g:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbonate-hardness and alkalinity supplement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemineraliz — 250 mL:\u003c\/strong\u003e mineral replenishment for purified water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTest, mix, and recheck\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure GH, KH, and pH before dosing. Prepare replacement water in a separate clean container and follow each current product label. \u003cstrong\u003eGH+ and Remineraliz both increase GH; account for their combined contribution rather than automatically adding a full dose of each.\u003c\/strong\u003e Recheck after mixing and match the aquarium's temperature and intended water chemistry before use. TDS alone does not replace GH and KH testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKH+ is formulated for freshwater systems targeting pH 7.8 or below. This kit provides adjustable supplements, not a fixed universal recipe or a guarantee of particular readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn RO filter, water, test kits, measuring tools, and dechlorinator are not 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\u003eBuild a measured water routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare individual \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brightwell-minerals-water-supplements\"\u003eBrightwell mineral supplements\u003c\/a\u003e and browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brightwell-for-axolotl-water-filtration\"\u003ewater preparation and filtration supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for your little royal's aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axolotl Kingdom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68149697446125,"sku":null,"price":34.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/0742\/8077\/files\/FlorinDeltaGH__10in_bfcf953d-52c0-496b-819c-60764adf9e39.png?v=1793669849"}],"url":"https:\/\/axolotlkingdom.com\/collections\/brightwell-water-care-bundles.oembed","provider":"Axolotl Kingdom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}