Hi firstly id like to say what an excellent post!

the presance of nitrates mean that your cycle is underway and the
nitrifying bacteria are doing there job.

a series of partial but regular water changes will correct the
problem.but remember to make sure they are partial.any major change in
water chemistry will shock the fish.

i think you made the transition between the 2 places as well as anyone
could have done.now you just have to hold tight and hope the fish
settle ok.remember fish will tollerate high levels of nitrate,so dont
be too alarmed.

good luck..jay



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