parameters for platies

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emma.b

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I've been today to buy some test strips to check my levels etc...and this is what I'm getting

Nitrate - 80
Nitrite - 1
pH - 8
KH - 180
GH - 180

From what I have read the pH, KH and GH whilst high are acceptable for a platy? I've treated some water to do a weekly water change but imy wondering how much should I change?

I've also been to the store to buy a couple of small java ferns as I've read this will help with levels is this correct?

Any info would be greatly received, thanks for reading
 
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