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Hello and Please HELP...

I did the water test from the tap water and Nitrites are 0PPM. I also tested my tank several times in the past 10 days. Here are the results:

Chlorine/Chloramine/Ammonia levels are at 0PPM
PH is within range @ 7.8-8.4.
Nitrite are OFF the chart @ 2.0PPM+

How is it possible to have such a high Nitrite count when I have done 2 water changes within the last week and tap water was clear of Nitrites. Replaced the filters (I have not touched the Bio Wheels)

I have also added Cycle, Stability, Bio Sphera, Prime and Nitrifying Bacteria recommended by my fish store in order to lower the Nitrite levels in case of an emergency and all it looks like it may be counteracting and increasing the levels.

Here is my tank set-up:
Bow Front 54 gallon tank with 2 Biowheels (Penguin 170 & 200) enough to cycle 370 gallons per hour and 100 gallon tank. I have 2 Whisper 40 air pumps enough to erriate 80 gallon tank.

Here is my list of fish: (1) Placo, (1) Upsidedown cat, (1) Red Zebra, (2)Blue Cobalts, (2) Albino Zebras, (1) Yellow Lab, (2)Dubuosis and (5) unknow colorful Malawi cichlids and (1) Bolivian Ram. All are Juveniles and medium in size except the Placo, Upside down Cat and the Bolivian ram.

I feed them a combination of "TetraCichlid" flakes & Mini Granules and "New Life Spectrum" Cichlid Formula. I feed them once per night enough to enjoy the frenzy. However I have reduced the feedings this week in order to reduce the Nitrites to once every 2-3 days.

I have no idea what to do. I can' explain the nitrites and I need a viable/quick solution to the High Nitrites! I look forward to your reply!

check the experation dat eor see if that prodeuct was supposed to be refrigerated... also , look to see if you have any dead fish sanils or shrimp etc in the tank... also decaying plant matter... what type of substrate? someone more experienced my be able to be a better help, but these are important questins that will need to be answered... also when was this tank esatablished, what is your routine of mantinence, and what are the complete water specs!

hope i and others can help...

\\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\"

I back up brandeeno's statements, how long has this tank been up and running?

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