My extensive youtube research tells me I need more plants (by the high nitrates?) and to just wait till my system balances. My PH is a 'wee bit' high and my nitrates really aren't bad for how new the system is. A few months ago, I would have said, "English, please. Nitrate WHO?" Hopefully, I'll catch on.
In conclusion, I think I can get fish and keep them alive. right? Not sure how to get the ph down. Ugh, surely, I don't just have to wait...