Recent content by tookyfl

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    Nitrates through the roof!

    I'm using the API Master Test Kit. I follow the directions exactly (as you stated)... shaking bottle #2 vigorously for at least 30 seconds and then the test tube vigorously for at least 60 seconds. I've tested my tap water... and it's about 5ppm (which lines up with what the water company...
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    Nitrates through the roof!

    I should also note, my other water parameters are in check. pH is 7.0, Ammonia is 0, Nitrites are 0.
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    Nitrates through the roof!

    Hello! I am completely baffled... I have a 75g freshwater aquarium with one Fluval C4 HOB filter and one Fluval 406 canister. My nitrates are through the roof (160ppm) no matter what I do... They have been this high for months and months... maybe a year. After attempting the normal stuff to...