1st reading of relocated FOWLR tank

[happytank3]

Ph 8.0
Ammonia .25
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 80 <----I've read this is way high!
hydrometer 1.022
I was told by the tanks previous owner to use tap water to fill the tank. From what I've read here this is a big NO-NO. How do I go about getting my Nitrate level down? Water changes are not a problem, I just need to know what filter to buy so I can put some better filtered water in. Thanks for your input.

 

[keith burn]

At this time you need to look at the ammonia.
You are cycle the new tank.
Do w/c as the ammonia go's up.
This will take time weeks and you will get water lvl ok after cycle is over.
And look at a r/o sys or buy water from lfs.