The update is there was a bit of a minicycle regardless... nitrites
went to .25, nitrates remained at 40. I removed the media cartidge
containing activated charcoal and replaced it with nitra-zorb
("downstream" of the main filter). I salted a bit more, but I think
I'm going to steer away from meds f
Try adding Stability to your tank for a few days every day to reseed
your aquarium with good biobugs!

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