I went out to Petco (was in Boston for 6 days) and got a master freshwater API liquid kit! (After being told strips were better 1294 times by employees.) Idiots.
ANYWAY
I tested my water and I got these results and I think my 30g just may be near its cycling end?
Strange for you to have ammonia and nitrates but not nitrites. Test your tap water. You need 0 ammonia and nitrites to be able to introduce fish (or more fish, whichever your method). And good job standing up to the Petco people, I'd be embarrassed to work there I think.
It is always odd to see weird numbers. Give it time and make sure you have 0 nitrites and ammonia before adding cories. They don't like bad water at all.
I agree on the waiting, Pandas are particularly sensitive to good water. They also ship REALLY badly so make sure you buy ones that have been in the store for a while. Also, if you're in the Boston area, Skipton's Pet in Roxbury is amazing. Like, super awesome extremely responsible. Much better than PETCO.
Okay. I'll do a water change and dechlorinate and wait a few more days then test
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