ok i went to the lfs today to look at test kits and they want almost 60$ for all the a/ni/na i wish i could but i can not afford them right now.a couple days ago i had them test some water for me and they said it was healthy but my fish have still been having problems and seem to be a little happier every time i do a wc.when they tested my water they only used one of the color test strips they wouldnt do a free liquid drop test.just another thing to add is the i happened to smell the bucket i use for wc and even after rinsing it it was so strong with something it made my nose burn. coulod this be amonia? what i mainlyu want to know is if my levels where high could io get away with doing a 50% water change every other day or so to lower it?or what do you recoomend to someone who is curently unemployed and can not afford a kit?