Geradmg513
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My tank has been up and running for awhile now and all of my levels are spot on: Ammonia, Nitrite, PH, Salinity, and temp are all stable. My nitrate readings are what has me kind of baffled. I can use the API test tube kit and it shows 80-140 off the chart levels however if I use the Seachem Nitrate test it shows 5ppm. I have used 2 different API nitrate solutions and both showed the same result and both do not expire until 2017-2018. I am almost inclined to believe the Seachem because I have not lost any crabs, shrimp, snails, star fish, or fish. Everything appears active and happy and eat very well. Any thoughts?