The type of fish you have will dictate what ph/gh(general hardness)/kh (alkalinity or carbonate hardness) you need. Thats your first step in knowing what is too high or to low. Nitrite should read 0 after your tank has cycled. Try to keep Nitrate below 40 or less with your weekly water changes. I'm guessing the strips that ou have are the Jungle brand. Thats the type in my local Wallyworld anyway. They are a bit a pain to read sometimes. I'll use them just to get a quick idea at where my water parameters are at, but if I really want to know I'll use a test tube type. Presently I'm using Aquarium Pharmaceutials tests kits.
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