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I did as told... large water change, swished around filter media in some tank water during the change... and vac'ed the gravel really well. My nitrates are down again. Thank you so much everyone!!! I went to Petsmart today and got my water tested. I also found out today that my test kit runs WAY higher than their tests, which is kind of strange. Not to discredit their tests, but I think my vials may need a thorough cleansing.
5 gallon planted tank - 1 female betta and one HUGE mystery snail
60 gallon planted community 3 marble lyretail mollies, 3 creamsicle mollies, 9 lampeye tetras, 5 bloodfin tetras, 4 black skirt tetras, 1 rubberlipped pleco, 3 peppered corys, 3 bumblebee catfish, 3 emerald green corydoras, 2 gold danios, and 2 giant danios