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julia
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I test my tank regularly for ammonia and this has always been clear, then looking through various sites realised that I should test my water for nitrates/nitites. So I bought a 5 in one tetra test dip stick style..when I tested the aquarium it appears I have dangerously high levels of both. so the last few weeks I've been doing daily 20-25 % water changes and the readings have not altered at all. In my enthusiasm I also tested all our water sauces..taps/water butts and filtered water..the warm tap I hopes would be good for the emergency use but that had noticeble level in it too ( figured as this water is held in a loft tank it would be chlorine free). My question is just how important is the nitrite/nitrate testing..a couple of sites said the most important one to worry about is ammonia.. So before I rush out yet again I'll risk looking stupid and ask!