Ammonia Keeps Spiking

Api test kits aren't the most reliable. And for whatever reason they always seem to register some sort of ammonia. I'd look into getting the salifert or red sea test kit. More accurate.

Agreed. Nitrate test is a joke if nothing else. These vids explain why API isn't the best:



 
Finally received my seachem ammonia badge after a headache of shipping issues with amazon lol it has been in for about 4 hours and is reading 0 ammonia
 

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