ok since i set my tank up my nitrates have been excess of 25 ppm and a not really over 35 ppm, nevertheless they should, optimally (sp?) be zero..... everything in my tank is doin fine, ive had a ball of macro in my tank about 9-10 in in diameter for about 3 months now, i just put in some other plant i have no idea what it is lol , looks like a fern...... do water changes on time, clean my filter and skimmer on time........and no matter what my nitrates consistently measure out to be at least 25 ppm........ i think im gunna switch my test kit, what brand do you guys use?

check your test kit read my post on out of date test kits blue.

i cant find a date anywhere on the kit lol

these are the way to go - -im going to start ordering these a couple at a time, there pretty pricee - -but ask around lately, how much does a tank crash cost .....right?

well... the only date i could find on any of the bottles was the copyright symbol and 2006.... idk how long those things are good for but im def gunna look into a new kit.... btw pom pom crabs are awesome

holy crap, do u think theyll let me finance those test kits?