tested my water for Nitrates guess what

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by PoonTang

what brand of test kit are you using? did you add more volume to your system or do a partial water change?

I have those Nitrate strips. I really don't believe that it would work that fast. i did do a 25 gal water change around 2 days ago and I did add another 15 gal to the system , but that shouldn't make that much of a difference. I think it s may of been the test kits where you have the range is so open. like thereading is showing 0-20-40-60-80 so there is alot of play in the kits

[PoonTang]

I wouldnt believe those strips. Try to get a sample tested at LFS or a friend using a good test kit. As for the drop, yes with the water changes and added system volume i think you may have removed/diluted enough to have a positive reaction on your reading.