I've tested the water and the stats are ammonia (0?) nitrite 0.3, nitrate 7.5 and ph 7.5 Though I have to say that the ammonia is debatable as there is bog wood leaking tanin in the tank which has made the water colour look exactly the same as 1.3 on the ammonia chart. However on the chart it does say that if the water is discoloured so long as it doesn't change when the testing chemicals are added that it should read 0. Whether this is correct or not I can't be sure but the fish all seem healthy - very active and feeding well so I've just got to keep my eye on them and my fingers crossed!!
Jue
A slight thread hijack here Jue,
If you have bogwood staining the water sample, use two tubes -one with reagent & one of just water - that way you can see if there is any difference -you won't know the exact reading but you'll know if there is any change.
The only thing I keep in the cupboard is carbon & a polyfilter -these are to remove toxins or meds. I get meds as needed and I keep a spare thermofilter running so I can set up a quaranteen or hospital tank at a moments notice.
Sue